Installation

1. Install cooling module support grommets into cradle.

NOTICE: Make sure that the following parts are correctly positioned when raising cradle into vehicle:

a. Lower corner arm ball studs to knuckle.
b. Cooling module support grommets.
c. Engine strut cradle bracket.
d. Transaxle mount.
2. Using a powertrain support dolly, carefully position cradle into vehicle.
3. Install two rear cradle-to-body fasteners.





IMPORTANT: Do not tighten fasteners at this time.

4. Position cradle to body at the two front cradle alignment holes using a 9/16 inch rod and install fasteners.
5. Tighten four cradle-to-body fasteners.
- Torque: 205 Nm (151 ft. lbs.)

IMPORTANT: Check cradle to body alignment after tightening. If alignment is not correct, loosen fastener, align cradle and tighten.





6. Remove powertrain support dolly.
7. Lower vehicle enough to allow underhood access and remove engine support bar.
8. Install transaxle strut-to-midrail bolt.
- Torque: 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.)
9. Remove cooling module support wire.





10. Install air box with three fasteners.
- Torque: 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
11. Install resonator and secure with plastic push pin.
12. Connect electrical connector at the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.
13. Install air cleaner housing cover and clean air inlet tube.
14. Connect fresh air hose at cam cover.
15. Secure clamp at throttle body assembly.





CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMPONENTS WILL BE REMOVED FROM.

16. Raise vehicle on hoist.
17. Install a new transaxle mount-to-cradle fastener.
- Torque: 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
18. Tighten transaxle strut cradle bracket-to-cradle nut.
- Torque: 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)





19. Install new engine strut cradle bracket-to-cradle fasteners.
- Torque: 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)





20. Remove steering gear support wire.
21. Install steering gear-to-cradle attachment bolts and new nuts (power steering gear shown, manual steering gear similar).
- Torque: 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)





22. Attach brake line bracket to rear of cradle with fastener (base brake shown, ABS similar).





IMPORTANT: Lower control arm ball stud threads must be thoroughly cleaned and lubricated before tightening nut.

23. Install ball joint stud castle nuts and install new cotter pins.
- Torque: 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)

IMPORTANT: Do not loosen nut to align slot in castle nut with hole in stud. Always tighten nut when necessary to install cotter pin.





24. Position front exhaust pipe into vehicle.
25. Install front exhaust pipe-to-exhaust manifold fasteners and tighten.
- Torque: 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.)





26. Install front exhaust pipe-to-catalytic converter fasteners.
- Torque: 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs.)
27. Install front exhaust pipe isolators.





28. Install front engine splash shield onto vehicle.





29. For coupes, install right and left lower fascia brace-to-cradle J-nuts.
30. For coupes, install right and left lower fascia braces with fasteners.
- Torque: 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)





31. Install left and right side splash shields.

IMPORTANT: For left side, install rear section of shield first, then front. For right side, install front section of shield first, then rear.

32. Install tabs in body cut-out.
33. Align molded-in shield fasteners with holes in cradle. Push straight in to install.
34. Install push pins.

IMPORTANT: Make sure shield flaps are tucked in at body locations.

NOTICE: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors/drums. Failure to do so can cause wheel lug nuts to loosen in service.

35. Position wheel onto hub.
36. Install wheel nuts and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat tightening pattern to make sure torque is correct.
- Torque: 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.)
37. Lower vehicle from hoist.
38. Perform vehicle alignment. (Refer to Wheel Tires and Alignment)