Installation

Engine









1. Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with Multi-Purpose Grease.
- Remove the Torque Converter Retainer and bolt.






2. NOTE: Align the torque converter stud marked during removal with the flexplate.
Using the Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, assemble the engine and transaxle.






3. Install the 3 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).






4. Install the 3 engine-to-transaxle bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).






5. Install the 3 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).






6. Using the Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, position the engine and transaxle on the Powertrain Lift.





7. NOTE: Position a block of wood under the transaxle.
Install the Powertrain Lift and Adjustable Grip Arms.






8. Connect the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) tube to the turbocharger inlet pipe.





9. Connect the heater hose.





10. Install the wire terminal and nut on the generator.
- Tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in) and install the cap.

- Connect the wire harness electrical connector.

- Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers to the engine.






11. NOTICE: Only rotate the engine in a clockwise direction or engine damage will occur.

Install the 4 torque converter nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).






12. Install the starter insulator.





13. Install the starter and the 2 stud bolts.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).






14. Install the 2 starter wire terminals, the ground wire and the 3 nuts.
- Tighten the ground wire nut to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).

- Tighten the large starter wire terminal nut to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

- Tighten the small starter wire terminal nut to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

- Install the starter cable cover.






15. Raise the engine and transaxle assembly into the vehicle.
- Install the engine mount, the 4 nuts and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).







16. Install the transaxle support insulator bracket, the 3 nuts and the bolt.
- Tighten the 3 nuts to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).

- Tighten the bolt to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).






17. Install the transaxle support insulator through bolt and nut.
- Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).






18. Connect the return hose and clamp to the power steering pump.





19. Install the A/C compressor, the 2 bolts and the nut.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).






20. Connect the 2 A/C compressor electrical connectors.
- Attach the wiring harness retainer to the A/C tube stud bolt.






21. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and install the accessory drive belt on the A/C compressor.





22. NOTICE: Make sure to install the correct circlip for this application. Failure to use the correct diameter circlip may result in shaft removal concerns or shaft damage during vehicle operation.

Install a new circlip.






23. Install Differential Oil Seal Protector on the LH halfshaft seal.





24. NOTICE: The sharp edges on the halfshaft splines can slice or puncture the oil seal. Use care when inserting the halfshaft into the transaxle or damage to the seal may occur.

Push the LH halfshaft into the transaxle so the circlip locks into the differential side gear. Pull the halfshaft inner end to make sure the circlip is locked.






25. Install the RH halfshaft in the transaxle and engage the halfshaft splines with the transaxle side gears and install the 2 halfshaft nuts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).






26. Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers to the RH halfshaft support stud bolts.





27. NOTE: Lubricate the engine oil filter gasket with clean engine oil prior to installing the oil filter.
Install a new engine oil filter.

- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) plus an additional 180 degrees.






28. Connect the lower radiator hose and clamp.





29. Install the 2 transaxle-to-oil pan bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).






30. Connect the transaxle cooling tubes.





31. Install the 2 secondary latches onto the transaxle fluid cooler tubes.





32. Install the front subframe.

33. Install the catalytic converter.

34. Connect the fuel tube to the high pressure fuel pump.





35. Connect the vacuum check valve to the power brake booster.





36. Connect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube to the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) purge valve.





37. Install the ground wire and nut to the RH inner fender.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).






38. Attach the wiring harness retainer to the valve cover stud bolt.





39. Connect the 2 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
- Attach the wiring harness retainer to the cowl.






40. Install the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) inlet tube and the 2 clamps.





41. Connect the CAC (Charge Air Cooler) outlet tube and the clamp.





42. Connect the transaxle selector lever cable end to the manual control lever and install the 2 bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).






43. Connect the upper radiator hose and the heater hose.
- Connect the heater hose quick connect coupling.

- Attach the hoses to the 2 retaining clips.






44. Connect the wiring harness electrical connector.





45. Attach the wiring harness retainer to the transaxle mount bracket stud bolt.





46. Install the ground wire and the nut.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

- Connect the battery current sensor electrical connector.






47. Connect the power feed to the battery terminal and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

- Connect the generator current sensor electrical connector.






48. Install the Transmission Control Module (TCM) bracket and the nut.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

- Connect the TCM (Transmission Control Module) electrical connector and attach the 3 wiring harness retainers.






49. Install the battery tray.

50. Install the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL (Air Cleaner) outlet pipe assembly.

51. Install the degas bottle.

52. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.

53. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system.

54. After completing the repairs, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions.