Engine Installation

1. Connect the engine and the transmission.
2. Position the engine under the vehicle.
3. Lower the vehicle onto the table.
4. Loosely install the drive belt.
5. Install the engine mount support bracket to the intermediate bracket.
6. Install the transmission mount to body bolts.
7. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle.
8. Install the transmission fluid indicator and tube. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
9. Install the transmission cooler lines at the radiator. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
10. Install the engine mount strut bracket.
11. Install the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold. If necessary, push the engine forward while you position the exhaust system.
12. Install the vacuum reserve sank.





13. Loosely assemble the A/C compressor bracket and the upper compressor bolts. Retain the bolts and the bracket to the compressor for ease of assembly.





14. Install the lower A/C compressor bolts.





15. Connect both heater hoses to the cowl.
16. Connect the following lower wiring items to the engine:
^ Knock sensor
^ Front crankshaft position sensor
^ Side crankshaft position sensor
^ Oil level sensor
^ VSS
^ Grounds from the transmission
17. Install the starter. See Starting and Charging.
18. Install the transmission converter cover. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
19. Install the oil filter adapter.
20. Install the oil filter.
21. Install the drive axles to the transmission. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
22. Install the suspension support assembly. See Steering and Suspension.
23. Install both of the bail joints. See Steering and Suspension.
24. Connect both of the front ABS wheel speed sensor connectors.
25. Install the engine mount strut to the suspension support.
26. Install the splash shields. See Body and Frame.
27. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies.
28. Lower the vehicle.
29. Install the upper A/C compressor bolts.
30. Remove the engine support fixture.
31. Install the vacuum hose at the vacuum reservoir.
32. Install the transmission vent tube to the transmission.
33. Connect the shift cable linkage to the mounting bracket. Connect the shift cable to the mounting bracket.
34. Install the cooling fan assembly. See Cooling System.
35. Install the fuel lines. See Powertrain Management.
36. Install the power steering lines at the pump. See Steering and Suspension.
37. Install the generator. See Starting and Charging.
38. Connect the following upper wiring items to the engine:
^ Electronic Ignition
^ Heated Oxygen sensor (HO2S)
^ Injector harness
^ IAC
^ Throttle Position (TP) sensor
^ Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor
^ Transaxle range switch
^ Transmission shift solenoid and TCC solenoid
^ EGR
^ Ground at the transmission
39. Connect the accelerator cable and cruise control cable, if equipped, to the throttle linkage.
40. Install the drive belt.
41. Install the heater outlet hose to the water pump.
42. Connect the following vacuum hoses:
^ Vacuum modulator
^ EVAP canister purge
^ Power brake booster line





43. Install the coolant inlet line to the surge tank.
44. Install the lower radiator hose to the engine.
45. Install the upper radiator hose to the engine.
46. Install the top half of the air cleaner assembly. Install the throttle body duct.
47. Connect the negative battery cable.
48. Bleed the power steering system.