Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Installation

1. Remove engine from the repair stand and position in the engine compartment. Position the thru-bolt into the support cushion brackets.
2. Install engine lifting device.
3. Lower engine into compartment and align engine with transmission:
- Manual Transmission: Align clutch disc assembly (if disturbed). Install transmission input shaft into clutch disc while mating engine and transmission surfaces. Install two transmission to engine block mounting bolts finger tight.
- Automatic Transmission: Mate engine and transmission and install two transmission to engine block mounting bolts finger tight.
4. Lower engine assembly until engine mount through bolts rest in mount perches.
5. Install remaining transmission to engine block mounting bolts and tighten.
6. Tighten engine mount through bolts.
7. Install drive plate to torque converter bolts. (Automatic transmission models)
8. Install the dust shield and transmission cover.
9. Install the starter and connect the starter wires.
10. Install exhaust pipe to manifold.
11. Install the transmission cooler line brackets to the oil pan.
12. Install the drain plug and tighten to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Remove engine lifting fixture.
15. On Manual Transmission vehicles, install the shift lever.
16. Connect the fuel supply line.
17. Connect the power steering hoses, if equipped.
18. Connect the heater hoses.
19. Install the distributor cap and wiring.
20. Install the intake manifold.
21. Using a new gasket, install throttle body. Tighten the throttle body bolts to 23 Nm (200 inch lbs.) torque.
22. Connect the throttle linkage.
23. Install the air cleaner resonator and duct work..
24. Install the generator and wire connections.
25. Install A/C compressor and lines.
26. Install the accessory drive belt.
27. Install upper radiator support crossmember.
28. Install radiator.
29. Connect the radiator lower hose.
30. Connect the transmission oil cooler lines to the radiator.
31. Install the fan shroud.
32. Install the fan.
33. Connect the radiator upper hose.
34. Install the washer bottle.
35. Install the transmission oil cooler.
36. Connect the transmission cooler lines.
37. If equipped, install the condenser.
38. Evacuate and charge the air conditioning system, if equipped.
39. Add engine oil to crankcase.
40. Add coolant to the cooling system.
41. Connect battery negative cable.
42. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
43. Road test vehicle.