Installation

INSTALLING:

- Engine and transaxle installation is the reverse of removal.

Torque Converter Positions:

- On models with automatic transmission, make certain during reassembly that the torque converter has not slipped from its support. Refer to image above for torque converter positions. Top: converter slipped off support; pilot projects at left arrow, pump driveshaft may be disengaged as at right arrow. Bottom: converter correctly positioned on support (arrow).

- The engine-to-transaxle bolts are two sizes, 10 mm and 12 mm. Torque the larger (12 mm) bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft lb) and the smaller (10 mm) bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft lb). On models with automatic transmission, torque the bolts holding the engine drive plate to the torque converter to 30 Nm (22 ft lb). Torque the starter mounting bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft lb), and the cover plate mounting bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft lb).

- With the engine and transaxle in position, install the left transaxle mount first. Roughly align the engine/transaxle assembly, then install the remaining mounts. Do not fully torque the mounting bolts. Torque the horn mounting bolts to 18 Nm (13 ft lb).

- On cars with air conditioning, adjust the tension of the compressor drive belt.

- Following installation of the remaining engine and transaxle parts and fluids, the assembly should be aligned in its mounts.

ALIGNING ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY:

- It is normally necessary to align the engine and transaxle mounts only after the assembly has been installed, or after the mounts have been loosened as part of another repair. However, a misaligned engine/transaxle can be one of the causes of excessive engine vibration, indicated by buzzing noises in the passenger compartment.

To Align:

Engine/Transaxle Mounts:

1. Loosen the mounting bolts and nuts as indicated in the image above.

-A- Front mount bolts
-B- Rear mount nuts
-C- Left mount center bolt
-D- Right mount center bolt

Rear Transaxle Mount Correctly Aligned [lines]:

Correct Alignment [lines] Of Left & Right Engine/Transaxle Mounts:

2. With the car sitting on the ground, move the engine and transaxle assembly until the rear transaxle mount is straight as shown in the image above, and the left and right engine and transaxle mounts are centered as shown in the image above. Then torque the rear mount nuts and the left and right center bolts to 35 Nm (26 ft lb). Recheck the mounts to make sure that there is no twisting or strain.

Front Engine Mount Being Aligned:

3. Move the front mount on the body until the rubber core is centered in the mount as shown in the image above, then torque the nuts to 52 Nm (38 ft lb).

NOTE: After the alignment, check gearshift function and exhaust system alignment. If necessary, adjust the shift mechanism, and align the exhaust system.