Engine - Installation

INSTALLATION - ENGINE ASSEMBLY





1. Position engine/transaxle assembly under vehicle and slowly lower vehicle in short length spans. Inspect at each interval for potential engine or transaxle contact to vehicle components. Move the cradle/dolly fixture (2) as necessary to allow for installation clearance.
2. Continue lowering vehicle until right side engine mount and left side transaxle mount align to their mounting locations. Install mounting bolts and torque to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove safety straps from engine/transaxle assembly. Slowly raise vehicle enough to remove the engine dolly and cradle.




4. Connect brake booster and vapor purge vacuum hoses.
5. Connect fuel line.
6. Connect ETC wiring to throttle body (2).




7. Connect ground strap to right shock tower.
8. Connect heater hose to coolant outlet connector.
9. Connect coolant recovery container hose to radiator (3).




10. Connect ground cable to left side transaxle mount bracket.
11. Connect positive cable to battery and PDC.
12. Install rear engine mount and transaxle bracket (2).




13. Automatic Transmission Equipped Vehicles:
- Install torque converter bolts.
- Install torque converter housing cover.

14. Reattach all ground straps to engine.




15. Manual Transmission Equipped Vehicles:
- Install modular clutch assembly-to-drive plate bolts.
- Install clutch/drive plate inspection cover.
- Connect clutch hydraulic circuit quick connect fitting.

16. Reattach all ground straps to engine.




17. Install exhaust cross-under pipe (4) Cross Pipe - Installation.




18. Install structural collar (1) Installation.




19. Install A/C compressor (1) to bracket.




20. Connect A/C compressor clutch electrical connector (1).
21. Connect heater return hose to pipe connection at right front frame rail area.




22. Install power steering pump and bracket (1) assembly Power Steering Pump - Installation.




23. Install accessory drive belts Accessory Drive Belt - Installation.




24. Install power steering belt (2) Accessory Drive Belt - Installation.




25. Install front engine mount and lower radiator crossmember (2).




26. Install front engine mount thru bolt (1).




27. Connect the propeller shaft (3) to the ptu, (if equipped) Propeller Shaft - Installation.




28. Install both axle shafts (2) Half Shaft - Installation.
29. Connect brake line to retaining clips that attach to lower radiator crossmember.
30. Install fasteners attaching ABS module to lower radiator crossmember.
31. Connect engine electrical harness to PCM and bulkhead connectors.




32. Automatic Transmission Equipped Vehicles:
- Connect transmission shift cable.
- Connect transmission electrical harness connectors.
- Connect transmission oil cooler lines.

33. Install cooling module (fan, radiator, A/C condenser). Connect A/C lines (1) to condenser Radiator - Installation.




34. Manual Transmission Equipped Vehicles:
- Connect transmission shift cables.
- Connect back up lamp switch connector.

35. Install cooling module (fan, radiator, A/C condenser). Connect A/C lines (1) to condenser Radiator - Installation.




36. Connect upper (2) and lower radiator hoses to radiator.
37. Ensure oil pan drain plug is tight. Install new oil filter.




38. Install front fascia closeout (1) and lower air shield to lower radiator crossmember.




39. Install left and right splash shields (2) Front Wheelhouse Splash Shield - Installation.




40. Install both front wheels (1).
41. Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to correct level.
42. Evacuate and recharge Air Conditioning system.




43. Install throttle body air inlet hose (1) and air cleaner housing assembly.
44. Fill cooling system.
45. Connect negative battery cable.
46. Start engine and run until operating temperature is reached.