Engine Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure.
2. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Filter Element Replacement in Computers and Controls.
3. Remove the cruise control cable from the engine and reposition the cable away from the engine. Refer to Cruise Control Cable Replacement in Cruise Control.

Caution: In order to avoid possible injury or vehicle damage, always replace the accelerator control cable with a NEW cable whenever you remove the engine from the vehicle.
In order to avoid cruise control cable damage, position the cable out of the way while you remove or install the engine. Do not pry or lean against the cruise control cable and do not kink the cable. You must replace a damaged cable.

4. Remove the accelerator control cable from the engine and reposition the cable away from the engine. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Replacement in Computers and Controls.
5. Drain the engine coolant from the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
6. Disconnect the radiator hoses from the engine. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet and Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet in Cooling System.
7. Disconnect the heater hoses from the engine. Refer to Heater Hose Replacement - Inlet and Heater Hose Replacement - Outlet in Heating and Air Conditioning.
8. Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Left) or Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Right).

Important: Relief the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure in Computers and Controls.

9. Disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement (Engine Compartment) (Engine pipes) in Computers and Controls.
10. Remove the engine wiring harness connectors.
11. Remove the vacuum hoses from the engine.
12. Remove the vacuum brake booster hose. Refer to Vacuum Brake Booster Hose Replacement in Brakes and Traction Control.
13. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
14. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
15. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (Without Oil Cooler) or Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (With Oil Cooler).
16. Remove the wiring harness grounds.
17. Remove the three-way catalytic converter exhaust pipe from the engine right side exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Powertrain Management.
18. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
19. Remove the engine splash shields. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body and Frame.
20. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arms. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
21. Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
22. Remove the lower ball joints from the knuckles. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
23. Remove the transaxle cooler lines and bracket from the transaxle. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Hose Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
24. Disconnect the drive axles from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
25. Secure the drive axles to the steering knuckle/struts.

Caution: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion steering gear stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. This damage may cause loss of steering control which could result in an accident and possible personal injury

26. Remove the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Lower/Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering and Suspension.





27. Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts the transaxle table.
28. Remove the frame bolts. Refer to Frame Replacement in Body and Frame.
29. Raise the vehicle in order to separate the powertrain/frame from the vehicle.





30. Remove the engine-to-transaxle bolts (3, 4, 5 and 6) and studs (1 and 2).
31. Remove the engine flywheel to torque converter bolts. Refer to Flywheel to Torque Converter Bolts in Transmission and Drivetrain.
32. Remove the engine from the transaxle/frame to the engine stand.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the engine to the transaxle/frame from the engine stand.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the engine-to-transaxle bolts (3, 4, 5 and 6) and studs (1 and 2).
^ Tighten the engine-to-transaxle bolts (3, 4, 5 and 6) and studs (11 and 2) to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the engine flywheel to torque converter bolts. Refer to Flywheel to Torque Converter Bolts in Transmission and Drivetrain.
4. Position the transaxle table with the powertrain/frame under the vehicle.





5. Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts the transaxle table.
6. Install the NEW frame bolts. Refer to Frame Replacement in Body and Frame.
7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
8. Remove the transaxle table.

Caution: When installing the intermediate shaft make sure that the shaft is seated prior to pinch bolt installation. If the pinch bolt is inserted into the coupling before shaft installation, the two mating shafts may disengage. Disengagement of the two mating shafts will cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.

9. Install the intermediate shaft to steering gear. Refer to Lower/Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
10. Install the drive axles to the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
11. Install the transaxle cooler lines and bracket to the transaxle. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Hose Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
12. Install the lower ball joints to the knuckles. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
13. Install the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
14. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the lower control arms. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
15. Install the inner fender splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body and Frame.
16. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Steering and Suspension.
17. Install the three-way catalytic converter exhaust pipe to the engine right side exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Powertrain Management.
18. Install the wiring harness grounds.
19. Lower the vehicle
20. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
21. Install the vacuum brake booster hose. Refer to Vacuum Brake Booster Hose Replacement in Brakes and Traction Control.
22. Install the vacuum hoses to the engine.
23. Install the engine wiring harness connectors.
24. Install the fuel lines to the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement (Engine Compartment) (Engine pipes) in Computers and Controls.
25. Install the throttle body bracket and cables. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Replacement in Computers and Controls.
26. Install the engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Left) or Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Right).
27. Connect the heater hoses to the engine. Refer to Heater Hose Replacement - Inlet and Heater Hose Replacement - Outlet in Heating and Air Conditioning.
28. Connect the radiator hoses to the engine. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet and Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet in Cooling System.
29. Fill the cooling system with engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
30. Adjust the transaxle fluid level. Refer to the following information:
^ Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure in Transmission and Drivetrain
^ Capacities - Approximate Fluid
^ Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
31. Fill the engine with oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (Without Oil Cooler) or Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (With Oil Cooler).

Caution: In order to avoid possible injury or vehicle damage, always replace the accelerator control cable with a NEW cable whenever you remove the engine from the vehicle.
In order to avoid cruise control cable damage, position the cable out of the way while you remove or install the engine. Do not pry or lean against the cruise control cable and do not kink the cable. You must replace a damaged cable.

32. Install the accelerator control cable to the engine. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Replacement in Computers and Controls.
33. Install the cruise control cable to the engine. Refer to Cruise Control Cable Replacement in Cruise Control.
34. Install the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Filter Element Replacement in Computers and Controls.
35. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure.
36. Perform the CKP system variation learn procedure. Refer to CKP System Variation Learn Procedure in Computers and Controls.
37. Inspect for proper fluid levels and possible fluid leaks.