Part 1
Engine - Automatic TransaxleInstallation (Steps 1-25)
Special Tool(s):
Material:
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.
2. Using the engine crane and spreader bar, position the engine and transaxle together. Install the 6 bellhousing-to-engine fasteners.
^ Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
3. Using the special tools, raise the engine and transaxle assembly onto the lift table.
4. Using the special tools, secure the engine and transaxle assembly to the lift table.
5. Install the 7 new catalytic converter manifold studs.
^ Tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb-ft).
6. 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 4 torque converter nuts.
^ Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
7. Install the starter motor isolator.
8. Install the starter motor, stud bolt and the bolt.
^ Install the upper bolt and lower stud bolt finger tight.
^ Tighten the upper bolt to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
^ Tighten the lower stud bolt to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
9. Position the 2 power steering tubes and the wiring harness as an assembly on the engine.
10. Install the engine ground wire and the bolt.
^ Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
11. Install the power steering tube bracket on the starter motor stud bolt and install the nut.
^ Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
12. Attach the starter wire harness retainer to the starter motor stud bolt.
13. Connect the starter motor electrical terminals and install the 2 nuts.
^ Tighten the small nut to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
^ Tighten the large nut to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
14. Connect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
15. Attach the 2 CKP sensor wire harness retainers.
16. Connect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector.
17. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
18. Connect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
19. Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
20. Position the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) and catalyst monitor sensor wire connector bracket and install the nut.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
21. Install the nut for the HO2S and catalyst monitor sensor wire connector bracket.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
22. Using the lift table, position the engine and transaxle assembly in the vehicle.
23. Install the transaxle mount plate and the 5 nuts.
^ Tighten the center nut to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
^ Tighten the 4 outer nuts to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
24. Install the engine mount and the 2 bolts and the stud bolt.
^ Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
25. Install the 2 motor mount nuts.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
