Part 1

Engine









WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

NOTICE: Whenever turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover open ports to protect from debris. It is important that no foreign material enter the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes are susceptible to damage from even small particles. All components should be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, prior to installation or reassembly.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter(R) 28-75-1 or equivalent).

Using a steering wheel holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.





3. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

4. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Heating and Air Conditioning.

5. Disconnect the LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
- Detach the HO2S connector retainer from the bracket.





6. Remove the 4 retainers and the underbody shield.





7. Remove the 7 bolts, 3 pin-type retainers and the front splash shield.





8. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System &/or Engine Block Heater.

9. Remove the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.

10. Remove the 2 lower scrivets from the rubber shield and position the shield aside.





11. NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshafts from rotating.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Remove the RH and LH halfshaft nuts.

- Do not discard at this time.





12. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover, separate the RH and LH halfshaft from the wheel hubs.





13. Remove the bolt from the RH brake hose bracket.





14. Remove the LH and RH catalytic converters. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System &/or Catalytic Converter.

15. Remove the 2 rear engine roll restrictor-to-transaxle bolts.





16. Remove the 2 front engine roll restrictor-to-transaxle bolts.





17. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Remove and discard the upper stabilizer link nuts.





18. NOTE: The hex-holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Remove and discard the tie-rod end nuts.

- Separate the tie-rod ends from the wheel knuckles.





19. NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part number or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

NOTICE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal or Constant Velocity (CV) boot may occur.

NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Remove and discard the lower ball joint-to-wheel knuckle nuts.
- Separate the lower ball joints from the wheel knuckles.





20. NOTICE: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to Restraint Systems.
Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
- Discard the bolt.





21. Remove the bolt and disconnect the 2 Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) electrical connectors (1 shown) and the wiring retainer (not shown).





22. Position the Powertrain Lift under the subframe assembly.





23. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Remove the subframe bracket-to-body bolts.





24. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Remove the rear subframe bolts and the subframe brackets.





25. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Remove the front subframe bolts.





26. Lower the subframe assembly from the vehicle.

27. Pull the RH wheel knuckle outboard and rotate it toward the rear of the vehicle.
- Secure the RH wheel knuckle assembly.





28. Remove the 2 halfshaft bracket bolts.





29. Remove the intermediate and halfshaft assembly.
- Inspect the intermediate shaft for pitting or damage in the seal contact area. Replace if necessary.

30. NOTICE: The sharp edges on the stub shaft splines can slice or puncture the oil seal. Use care when inserting the stub shaft into the transmission or damage to the component may occur.

Using the Slide Hammer and Halfshaft Remover, remove the halfshaft from the transmission.





31. Remove and discard the circlip from the stub shaft.





32. Remove the cowl panel grille.

33. Detach the 2 brake booster vacuum hose retainers (1 shown) from the strut tower brace.





34. Remove the 4 nuts (2 shown) and the strut tower brace.





35. Disconnect the PCM and engine harness electrical connectors.
- Detach the wiring harness retainer.





36. Disconnect the 2 PCM electrical connectors.






37. Remove the engine wiring harness retainer from the bulkhead.

1. Push the tab in.

2. Slide the wiring harness up and out of the bulkhead.





38. Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C tube.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.





39. Remove the nut and the A/C tube.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.





40. Remove the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to Cooling System &/or Engine Block Heater.

41. Remove the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

42. Remove the noise generator. For additional information, refer to Intake Air System Components - Exploded View in Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

43. Disconnect the Turbocharger Boost Pressure (TCBP)/Charge Air Cooler Temperature (CACT) sensor electrical connector.





44. Loosen the 2 clamps and remove the CAC outlet pipe.





45. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to Battery.

46. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector.





47. Remove the nut and disconnect the ground cable from the negative battery terminal.





48. Remove the nut and disconnect the power feed wires from the positive battery terminal.





49. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.





50. Disconnect the transaxle control cable from the control lever.