Part 2
CamshaftSpecial Tool(s)
Material
65. If equipped, connect the heated PCV electrical connector.
66. Raise the engine and transaxle assembly into the vehicle.
67. Install the engine mount and the 3 bolts.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
68. Install the 4 engine mount nuts.
^ Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
69. Install the engine mount brace, the nut and the bolt.
^ Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
70. Install the transaxle support insulator bracket and the 4 nuts.
^ Tighten the nuts to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
71. Install the transaxle support insulator through bolt and nut.
^ Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles
72. NOTE: A new powertrain transfer unit (PTU) seal must be installed whenever the intermediate shaft is removed.
Install a new PTU seal.
All camshafts
73. Install the RH halfshaft support bracket and the 4 bolts.
^ Tighten the halfshaft support-to-cylinder block bolts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
^ Tighten the catalytic converter-to-halfshaft support bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
74. Install the 2 halfshaft support bracket studs.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
75. Install the RH halfshaft into the transaxle and the wheel hub and install the 2 carrier bearing nuts.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
76. NOTE: Prior to installation of the halfshaft, inspect the halfshaft sealing surface for wear or damage and install new, if necessary.
Install the LH halfshaft into the transaxle.
77. Connect the transaxle cooling tubes and install the safety clips.
78. Using the special tool, raise the subframe into the installed position.
79. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install the 2 front subframe bolts.
^ Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
80. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Position the subframe brackets and install the 4 bolts finger-tight.
81. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install the 2 rear subframe bolts.
^ Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
82. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Tighten the 4 subframe bracket-to-body bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
83. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install new lower ball joint-to-wheel knuckle nuts.
^ Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
84. NOTE: The hex holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nuts.
NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install new tie-rod end nuts.
^ Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
85. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install new upper stabilizer bar link nuts.
^ Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
86. CAUTION: Install and tighten the new front axle wheel end nut to specification in a continuous rotation. Stopping the rotation during installation will cause the nylon lock to seat incorrectly. This will cause incorrect torque readings while tightening the front axle wheel end nut and lead to bearing failure. Always install a new front axle wheel end nut after loosening or when not tightened to specifications in a continuous rotation.
NOTE: Never use power tools to tighten the front axle wheel end nut.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
Install the new halfshaft nut.
^ Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
87. Install the 2 engine roll restrictor-to-transaxle bolts.
^ Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
88. Using a new O-ring seal, install the PSP tube onto the steering gear, rotate the clamp plate and install the bolt.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
89. Install the PSP tube bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
90. NOTE: Lubricate the engine oil filter gasket with clean engine oil prior to installing the oil filter.
Install a new engine oil filter.
^ Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and then rotate an additional 180 degrees.
AWD vehicles
91. Line up the index marks on the rear driveshaft to the index marks on the PTU flange made during removal and install the 4 bolts (3 shown).
^ Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
All camshafts
92. Using a new gasket, install the Y-pipe and install the 2 new nuts.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
^ Attach the exhaust hanger.
93. Install the Y-pipe assembly and 4 new nuts.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
94. CAUTION: 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.
NOTE: Align the index marks made during removal.
Install the steering intermediate shaft onto the steering gear and install a new bolt.
^ Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
95. Connect the transaxle control electrical connector.
96. Attach the transaxle control wire harness to the transaxle stud bolt.
97. Connect the hose to the power steering reservoir.
98. Install the oil level indicator.
99. Install the ground cable and bolt.
^ Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
100. Attach the wire harness retainer to the RH valve cover stud bolt.
101. Connect the 2 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
^ Attach the electrical connector to the LH valve cover.
102. Connect the fuel supply tube to the fuel rail.
103. Using a new O-ring seal, install the A/C tube and the nut.
^ Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
104. Using new O-ring seals, connect the A/C tubes and install the 2 nuts.
^ Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
105. Using a new O-ring seal, connect the upper A/C tube to the condenser and install the nut and connect the A/C pressure switch electrical connector.
^ Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
106. If equipped, attach the block heater wiring harness retainer to the radiator and power steering tube.
107. Connect the transaxle control cable to the shift cable bracket.
108. Connect the transaxle control cable to the control lever.
109. If equipped, connect the heater hose to the auxiliary coolant pump.
110. Connect the upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose and heater hose to the thermostat housing.
111. Connect the vacuum hose and the evaporative emissions (EVAP) tube to the upper intake manifold.
112. Attach the EVAP tube pin-type retainer to the upper intake manifold.
113. Connect the ground cable to the negative battery terminal and install the nut.
^ Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
114. Connect the power feed wire to the positive battery terminal and install the nut.
^ Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
115. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
116. Install the battery tray and bracket and the nut and bolt.
^ Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
117. Install the 2 lower battery tray bracket bolts.
^ Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
118. Attach the 2 pin-type wiring harness fasteners to the front of the battery tray.
119. Attach the 4 pin-type wiring harness fasteners to the side of the battery tray.
120. Install the battery.
121. Install the engine air cleaner and air cleaner outlet pipe.
122. Install the degas bottle.
123. Connect the power steering cooler tube.
124. Install the accessory drive belt and the power steering belt.
125. Install the front wheels and tires.
126. CAUTION: Do not expose the Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to engine oil for at least 90 minutes after installing the engine front cover. Failure to follow this instruction may cause oil leakage.
Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
127. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
128. Fill the power steering system.
129. Recharge the A/C system.