Installation

Engine








All vehicles

1. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, make sure the torque converter stud and the flexplate marks made during removal are aligned.

Position the engine in the vehicle.
2. Install the 4 nuts.
^ Tighten to 109 Nm (80 lb-ft).





3. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Remove the special tools.





4. Install the 8 transmission-to-engine bolts.
^ Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).





5. Route the wiring harness to the transmission. Position the fuel tube bracket and install the nuts.
^ Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).





Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission

6. Connect the transmission and the LH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors and attach the wiring harness retainers.





7. Connect the transmission electrical connector and attach the wiring harness retainer.





8. Route the wiring harness over the transmission and position the wiring harness bracket. Install the nut and connect the RH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
^ Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).





Vehicles equipped with automatic transmission

9. Install the transmission cooler line bracket and bolt.
^ Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).





10. Connect the knock sensor (KS) electrical connector.





11. Connect the wire pushpin retainers.





12. Install the 4 torque converter nuts.
^ Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
^ Install the access plate.





13. Connect the LH catalyst monitor sensor and transmission electrical connectors. Attach the wiring harness retainer.





14. Connect the transmission electrical connectors. Attach the wiring harness retainer.





15. Route the wiring harness over the transmission and position the wiring harness bracket. Install the nut and connect the RH catalyst monitor sensor.
^ Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).





All vehicles

16. Connect the electrical connector and attach it to the transmission crossmember.





17. Install the starter motor.

18. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Connect the dual converter Y-pipe and install the nuts.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).





19. Install the LH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).
20. Connect the engine sensor control wiring to the mass air flow (MAF) sensor.





21. Connect the vacuum hose to the vacuum reservoir.





22. Connect both HO2S electrical connectors.





23. Position the PCM ground strap and install the stud bolt.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-inch).





24. Position the PCM wiring harness bracket and install the nut.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-inch).





25. Connect the PCM electrical connectors.





26. Connect the fuel tubes.
27. Position the ground cable and install the nut.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-inch).





28. Connect the 2 in-line electrical connectors.





29. Connect the generator electrical connectors and install the nut.
^ Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-inch).





30. Position the A/C compressor, the power steering pump and the mounting bracket as an assembly and install the bolts.
^ Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).





31. Position the accessory drive belt tensioner and install the bolt.
^ Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).





32. Install the A/C compressor and power steering pump bracket stud bolts.
^ Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).





33. Position the wiring harness bracket and the ground strap and install the nuts.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-inch).





34. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector and attach the wiring harness retainer.





35. Position the A/C suction/discharge tube and install the nut.
^ Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).





36. Connect the A/C tube at the accumulator.





37. NOTE: Install new O-ring seals.

Position the A/C manifold on the A/C compressor and install the bolt.
^ Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).





38. Connect the heater hoses.





39. Install the radiator.
40. Install the fan shroud.
^ Position the fan shroud.
^ Install the bolts.
^ Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-inch).





41. NOTE: The fan clutch has left-hand threads.

Using the special tool, install the fan clutch and the fan blade.





42. Install the accessory drive belt.
43. Install the upper intake manifold.
44. Install the hood.
45. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
46. Connect the battery ground cable.
47. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system.
48. Charge the A/C system.
49. Inspect the engine and cooling system for leaks.