Installation
INSTALLATION1. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE
a. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the mounting 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.
c. Install and uniformly tighten the mounting bolts in several passes, in the sequence shown.
Torque: 83 Nm (61 ft. lbs.)
2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION TO ENGINE
a. Attach the transmission to the engine.
b. Install the engine wire bracket and 10 bolts.
Torque:
14 mm head: 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.)
17 mm head: 72 Nm (53 ft. lbs.)
3. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH BOLTS
a. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt end.
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, install the other bolts.
c. Install the flywheel housing under cover with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 18.5 Nm (14 ft. lbs.)
4. INSTALL OIL COOLER PIPE FOR TRANSMISSION
5. INSTALL OIL DIPSTICK GUIDE AND DIPSTICK FOR TRANSMISSION
a. Install a new O-ring to the dipstick guide.
b. Apply soapy water to the O-ring.
c. Connect the dipstick guide end to the dipstick tube of the oil pan.
d. Install the dipstick guide with the bolt.
e. Install the dipstick.
6. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE TO TRANSMISSION
Connect these connectors and clamps:
- Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) connector
- PNP switch connector
- Solenoid connector
- Direct clutch speed sensor connector
- 4 wire clamps to bracket
7. INSTALL ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY IN VEHICLE
a. Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
b. Slowly lower the engine and transmission assembly into the engine compartment.
NOTICE: Be careful not to hit the PS gear housing and PNP switch.
c. Insert the stud bolts of the front engine mounting brackets into the stud bolt holes of the front suspension crossmember.
d. Keep the engine level.
e. Install the rear engine mounting member with the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.
Torque:
Bolt: 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs.)
Nut: 13.5 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: Be careful of installation direction.
f. Connect the transmission control rod to the shift lever with the nut.
Torque: 13 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)
g. Install the 2 nuts holding the engine mounting brackets to the front suspension crossmember.
Torque: 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.)
h. Remove the engine chain hoist.
i. Install the heater water valve with the 2 nuts.
8. INSTALL HEAT INSULATORS FOR FRONT SIDE OF FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
9. INSTALL A/C COMPRESSOR
a. Install the A/C compressor, compressor stay and wire bracket with the 3 bolts and nut.
Torque:
Bolt: 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.)
Nut: 29 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
b. Connect the ground cable to the compressor stay with the bolt.
c. Install the wire clamp to the bracket on the A/C compressor.
d. Connect the A/C compressor connector.
10. INSTALL PS PUMP AND OIL RESERVOIR
a. Install the PS pump with the 2 bolts and nut. Alternately tighten the bolts and nut.
Torque:
Bolt: 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.)
Nut: 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)
b. Install the PS oil reservoir with the 3 bolts.
11. INSTALL ABS ACTUATOR
12. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT
13. INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR CROSSMEMBER BRACE
Torque: 13 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)
14. INSTALL HEAT INSULATOR FOR REAR SIDE OF FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
15. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE
a. Install 2 new gaskets.
b. Install the center exhaust pipe to the rings on the body brackets.
c. Connect the center exhaust pipe to the tailpipes.
16. INSTALL THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER (TWC)
Install a new gasket and the TWC with 3 new nuts. Install the 2 TWC.
Torque: 61.8 Nm (46 ft. lbs.)
17. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
a. Temporarily install the pipe support bracket with the 2 bolts.
b. Install 2 new gaskets to the rear end of the TWC.
c. Install a new gasket to the rear of the front exhaust pipe.
d. Temporarily connect the front exhaust pipe to the center exhaust pipe.
e. Install the front exhaust pipe to the TWC and pipe support bracket with 4 new nuts and the 4 bolts.
Torque: 43.1 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)
f. Tighten the clamp bolt holding the front exhaust pipe to the center exhaust pipe.
g. Tighten the 4 bolts holding the pipe support bracket to the transmission.
Torque: 43.1 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)
18. INSTALL HEATED OXYGEN SENSORS
Install the 2 oxygen sensors to the front exhaust pipe.
Torque: 44 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
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 twisted, remove the oxygen sensor and reinstall it.
19. INSTALL PS OIL COOLER PIPE
20. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE TO CABIN
a. Push in the engine wire through the cowl panel. Install the grommet.
b. Connect these connectors:
- 3 ECM connectors
- Cowl wire connector to connector on bracket
- Engine wire clamp to bracket
c. Install these parts:
- Glove compartment
- Under cover
21. CONNECT CONNECTORS, WIRE, STRAPS, CLAMPS AND HOSES
- Engine oil level sensor connector
- Generator connector
- Generator wire
- Engine wire clamp to bracket on generator
- Ground strap to RH engine mounting bracket
- Ground strap to under of the LH fender apron
- Engine wire clamp to bracket on cowl panel
- Radiator reservoir hose to water bypass pipe
- Brake booster vacuum hose to air intake chamber
- Heater hose to heater water valve
- Heater hose to water bypass pipe
- Fuel inlet hose to fuel inlet pipe
- PS air hose to air intake chamber
- 2 EVAP hoses to pipes (from charcoal canister)
- Oil pressure switch connector
22. INSTALL V-BANK COVER BRACKETS TO ENGINE HANGERS
23. INSTALL RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
24. INSTALL BATTERY
25. CONNECT ACCELERATOR CABLES TO THROTTLE BODY
26. INSTALL FAN PULLEY, FAN, FLUID COUPLING AND DRIVE BELT
27. INSTALL AIR CLEANER AND INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
28. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET
29. INSTALL BATTERY CLAMP COVER
30. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
31. FILL WITH ENGINE OIL
32. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
33. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNT MEMBER BRACKET PLATE
34. INSTALL LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR
35. INSTALL V-BANK COVER
36. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
37. INSTALL OIL PAN PROTECTOR
38. INSTALL HOOD
39. PERFORM ROAD TEST
Check for abnormal noise, shock, slippage, correct shift points and smooth operation.
40. RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT AND OIL LEVELS