Installation
INSTALLATION1. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE
a. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt end.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent
b. Install the front spacer, drive plate and rear plate on the crankshaft.
Sequence:
c. Install and uniformly tighten the 8 bolts in several passes, in the sequence shown.
Torque: 83 Nm (61 ft. lbs.)
2. INSTALL TRANSAXLE TO ENGINE
a. Attach the transaxle to the engine.
b. Install the ground strap and 8 bolts.
Torque:
A bolt: 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
B bolt: 37 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)
Other bolt: 66 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)
c. Install the LH exhaust manifold stay with the bolt and nut.
Torque: 20 Nm (14 ft. lbs.)
3. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH BOLTS
a. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent
b. Hold the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench, and install the 6 bolts evenly.
Torque: 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
HINT: First install the dark green colored bolt, then install the others bolts.
c. Install the flywheel housing under cover and exhaust pipe support stay with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 7.8 Nm (69 inch lbs.)
4. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE TO TRANSAXLE
Connect these connectors and clamps:
- Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch connector
- Solenoid connector
- Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) temperature sensor connector
5. INSTALL STARTER
6. CONNECT THROTTLE CABLE TO THROTTLE BODY
7. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
Install the mounting insulator with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.)
8. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
Install the mounting insulator with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.)
9. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
a. Connect the rear engine mounting insulator with the 4 nuts.
Torque: 66 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)
b. Install the 2 hole plugs.
c. Connect the front engine mounting insulator with the 3 bolts.
Torque:
Green color bolt: 66 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)
Silver color bolt: 44 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)
d. Install the engine mounting absorber with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
e. Connect the LH engine mounting insulator with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.)
10. INSTALL PS VANE PUMP
a. Install the PS vane pump with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 43 Nm (31 ft. lbs.)
b. Install the drive belt.
c. Connect the PS pressure tube with the nut.
d. Connect the heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 1) connector clamp.
e. Connect the PS oil pressure switch connector.
11. INSTALL ENGINE TRANSAXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER ASSEMBLY IN VEHICLE
a. Attach the engine sling device to the engine hangers.
b. Lift the engine into the engine compartment.
12. INSTALL LOWER BRACES
Install the 4 lower braces with the 6 bolts and 4 nuts.
Torque:
Bolt A: 181 Nm (134 ft. lbs.)
Bolt B: 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.)
Nut C: 36 Am (27 ft. lbs.)
13. INSTALL NO.2 ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET AND ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD
Install the No.2 engine mounting bracket and mounting moving control rod with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.)
14. INSTALL RH ENGINE MOUNTING STAY
Install the RH mounting stay with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 32 Nm (23 ft. lbs.)
15. REMOVE ENGINE SLING DEVICE
16. CONNECT FENDER APRON SEALS
17. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
18. CONNECT PS HOSE TO PS RESERVOIR PIPE
19. CONNECT PS HOSE TO PS OIL RESERVOIR
20. CONNECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
21. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFTS
22. CONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK
23. INSTALL ENGINE FENDER APRON SEALS
24. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
a. Temporarily install 3 new gaskets and the front exhaust pipe with the 2 bolts and 6 nuts.
b. Tighten the 4 nuts holding the exhaust manifolds to the front exhaust pipe.
Torque: 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.)
c. Tighten the 2 bolts and 2 nuts holding the front exhaust pipe to the tailpipe.
Torque: 56 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)
d. Install the bracket with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.)
e. Install the support stay with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.)
f. Connect the heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 Sensor 2).
HINT:
^ Before installing the oxygen sensor, twist the sensor wire counterclockwise 3 and 1/2 turns.
^ After installing the oxygen sensor, check that the sensor wire is not twisted.
If it is twist, remove the oxygen sensor and reinstall it.
25. CONNECT A/T SHIFT CONTROL CABLE TO TRANSAXLE
26. INSTALL A/C COMPRESSOR
a. Install the A/C compressor and drive belt adjusting bar bracket with the 4 bolts and nut.
Torque:
Bolt A: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Bolt B: 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
Nut C: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
b. Install the drive belt.
c. Connect the A/C compressor connector.
27. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE TO CABIN
a. Push in the engine wire through the cowl panel. Install the grommet.
b. Install the ECM.
28. CONNECT CONNECTORS, CLAMP AND HOSES
- Igniter connector on cowl panel
- Noise filter connector on cowl panel
- Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) connector for vapor pressure sensor
- Vapor pressure sensor connector and clamp
- Generator connector and wire
- Starter connector and wire
- 2 ground strap connectors to RH fender apron
- Ground strap to LH fender apron
- Brake booster vacuum hose to air intake chamber
- Engine coolant reservoir hose to water outlet
- Heater hose to intake manifold
- Heater hose to water inlet housing
- Fuel inlet hose to fuel filter
Connect the fuel inlet hose with 2 new gaskets and the union bolts.
Torque: 29 Nm (21 ft. lbs.)
- EVAP hose to pipe on emission control valve set
- 2 vacuum hoses to vacuum tank for Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS)
29. CONNECT A/T OIL COOLER PIPE
a. Install the A/T oil cooler pipe to the frame with the bolt.
b. Connect the A/T oil cooler hose to the Aft oil cooler pipe.
30. INSTALL RADIATOR
31. INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
32. INSTALL CHARCOAL CANISTER
33. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP ASSEMBLY AND AIR CLEANER CASE
34. INSTALL BATTERY TRAY AND BATTERY
35. INSTALL HEATER AIR DUCT
36. INSTALL OUTER FR COWL TOP PANEL ASSEMBLY
a. Connect the wiper motor connector and install the cowl top ventilator louver with the 11 bolts.
b. Connect the window washer hose, and install the cowl top ventilator louver with clip. Install the RH and LH ventilator louvers.
c. Install the cowl panel hole cover.
d. Install the head to cowl panel top seal.
e. Install the wiper arm and blade assemblies with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 20.5 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
f. Install the 2 wiper arm head caps.
37. INSTALL HOOD
38. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL
39. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
40. BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM
41. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
42. PERFORM ROAD TEST
Check for abnormal noise, shock, slippage, correct shift points and smooth operation.
43. RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT AND OIL LEVELS