Installation Procedure

1. Install the engine to transmission and frame assembly.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install four transmission (bell housing) to engine bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the right engine mount bracket to the engine.
4. Install the power steering gear to the frame.





5. Install the power steering gear heat shield.
6. Install the engine to transmission bracket and bolts.
7. Connect the left engine mount to frame nut.
8. Remove the engine lift from the engine.





9. Install the torque converter to the flywheel.
^ Tighten the bolts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).





10. Install the flywheel inspection cover.
11. Position the powertrain under the vehicle.
12. Carefully lower the vehicle and align the powertrain.
13. Install six body frame bolts.





14. Install the strut tower bolts.
^ Tighten the strut tower bolts to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
15. Install the front and rear engine mount nuts.
16. Connect the right and left road sensing suspension brackets.
17. Raise and support the vehicle.
18. Connect two oxygen sensor connections.
19. Connect the brake line at the proportioning valves.





20. Install the exhaust downpipe to exhaust manifolds
^ Tighten nuts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).





21. Connect wheel speed sensor and brake sensor electrical connections.





22. Install power steering gear to intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs..





23. Install front engine splash shield with six push-in fasteners.
24. Install right and left wheels.
^ Tighten wheel nuts to 140 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
25. Lower the vehicle.
26. Install the right and left road sensing suspension electrical connection.
27. Connect the electrical pass through by the brake booster.





28. Install the upper radiator hose to the engine.
29. Install the radiator hose to the crossover.
30. Connect the electrical harness to the relay center.





31. Connect the A/C discharge line to the compressor.
^ Tighten the line to 22 Nm (16 inch lbs.).





32. Connect the A/C suction line to the compressor.
^ Tighten the line to 22 Nm (16 inch lbs.).
33. Connect the negative battery cable to the generator.
34. Connect the fuel lines.





35. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose.





36. Connect the shift cable at the transaxle.
37. Connect the brake master cylinder.
38. Install the brake pressure switch and bracket.
39. Connect the throttle and cruise cables.
40. Connect the coolant overflow hoses.
41. Install the radiator and condenser assembly.
42. Connect the forward discriminating sensor.
43. Install the upper radiator support cover.





44. Install the engine cover and four nuts (1).
45. Install the air cleaner cover and PCM connector.
46. Install the air intake duct.
47. Recharge the A/C system.
48. Fill the coolant system.
49. Enable the SIR.
50. Bleed the power steering system.
51. Bleed the brakes.