Part 2

Engine









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24. NOTICE: A new Power Transfer Unit (PTU) shaft seal must be installed whenever the intermediate shaft is removed or damage to the components can occur.

Install a new intermediate shaft seal and deflector.

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25. Install the 4 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).






26. Install 3 new torque converter bolts.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).






27. Install the inspection cover and the 2 fasteners.





28. Connect the transaxle cooler tubes and install the 2 secondary latches.





29. If equipped, connect the oil cooler coolant hoses.





30. Install the RH halfshaft support bracket and the 4 bolts.
- Tighten the halfshaft support-to-cylinder block bolts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

- Tighten the catalytic converter-to-halfshaft support bolts to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).






31. Install the 2 halfshaft support bracket studs.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).






32. NOTICE: The circlips are unique in size and shape for each shaft. Make sure to use the specified circlip for the application or vehicle damage may occur.

Install the correct new circlip on the inboard stub shaft.






33. NOTICE: The sharp edges on the stub shaft splines can slice or puncture the oil seal. Use care when inserting the stub shaft into the transmission or damage to the component may occur.

NOTE: After insertion, pull the halfshaft inner end to make sure the circlip is locked.
Push the stub shaft into the transmission so the circlip locks into the differential side gear.


34. Rotate the LH wheel knuckle into position and insert the LH halfshaft into the wheel hub.

35. Install the intermediate and halfshaft assembly and the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).






36. Rotate the RH wheel knuckle into position and insert the RH halfshaft into the wheel hub.

37. NOTE: Align the index marks on the subframe to the index marks on the underbody that were made during removal.
Using the Powertrain Lift, raise the subframe into the installed position.






38. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install the 2 front subframe bolts.

- Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).






39. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Position the subframe brackets and install the 4 bolts finger-tight.






40. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install the 2 rear subframe bolts.

- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).






41. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Tighten the 4 subframe bracket-to-body bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).






42. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Position the ball joints into the wheel knuckles. Install the new ball joint nuts.

- Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).






43. NOTE: The hex-holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while installing the nuts.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Install new tie-rod end nuts.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).






44. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install new upper stabilizer bar link nuts.

- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).






45. NOTE: The engine roll restrictor is equipped with a heat shield. If the engine roll restrictor was removed, it must be installed with the heat shield facing the exhaust.
Position the engine roll restrictor and install the engine roll restrictor-to-subframe through bolt.

- Tighten the 2 engine roll restrictor through bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).






46. Using a new O-ring seal, install the Power Steering Pressure (PSP) tube onto the steering gear, rotate the clamp plate and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).