Part 1
Engine
Special Tool(s)
Material
Vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine and automatic transmission
1. NOTE: Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with multi-purpose grease.
Check the installation depth of the torque converter.
1 Lay a straightedge on the automatic transaxle flange.
2 Check the installation depth between the transaxle flange and the torque converter centering spigot for the correct clearance.
All vehicles
2. Install new dowel pins in the engine block.
3. Using the engine crane, install the transaxle onto the engine.
1 Install the two bolts at the dowel pins.
2 Install the remaining bolts.
4. Using the special tools, raise the engine and transaxle assembly onto the lift table.
5. Using the special tools, secure the engine and transaxle assembly to the lift table.
Vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine and automatic transmission
6. Connect the solenoid body and the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connectors.
7. Connect the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
8. Connect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
9. NOTE: If new parts are not being used, be sure to align the marks on the flexplate and the stud made during engine removal.
Install the four torque converter nuts.
Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission
10. Connect the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) electrical connector.
All vehicles
11. Using the lift table, position the engine and transaxle assembly in the vehicle.
12. Install the transaxle mount center nut.
13. Install the motor mount nuts.
14. Install the remaining engine-to-bell housing bolts.
15. Install the two lower engine-to-bell housing bolts.
16. Install the starter motor isolator.
17. Install the starter motor and the bolts.
18. Install the transaxle roll restrictor and bolts.
19. NOTE: Install a new snap ring.
Install the LH front drive halfshaft.
20. Install the RH front halfshaft together with the intermediate shaft.
21. Install front drive intermediate shaft bearing mounting bracket.
22. Install both of the lower control arms to the knuckles.
1 Connect the suspension arm ball joint.
2 Install the bolt.
23. Install both of the tie rod ends to the knuckles.
24. Connect the stabilizer bar at the struts.
25. Tighten the LH strut and spring assembly top mount nuts.
26. Install the caliper.
1 Position the caliper and install the bolts.
2 Install the bolt covers.
27. Install the brake hose onto the support bracket.
Vehicles equipped with air conditioning
28. NOTE: Install new O-ring seals.
Install the manifold and tube assembly onto the A/C compressor.
29. Install the A/C compressor and the three bolts.
All vehicles
30. Install the Power Steering Pressure (PSP) tube brackets and nuts.
31. Connect the starter motor electrical connections.
32. Install the generator coolant pipe.
33. Position the ground cable and install the bolt.
34. Connect the lower radiator hose.
35. Install the cooling fan.
36. Connect the cooling fan electrical connectors.
37. Position the power steering pump and the bolts.