Part 3
Engine
All vehicles
47. Install the PSP (Power Steering Pressure) tube bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
48. Install a new engine oil filter.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and then rotate an additional 180 degrees.
AWD (All-Wheel Drive) vehicles
49. Line up the index marks on the rear driveshaft to the index marks on the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) flange made during removal and install the 4 new bolts.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
All vehicles
50. Using a new gasket, install the Y-pipe and install the 2 new nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Attach the exhaust hanger.
51. Install the Y-pipe assembly and 4 new nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
52. NOTICE: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered.
NOTE: Align the index marks made during removal.
Install the steering intermediate shaft onto the steering gear and install a new bolt.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
53. Position the RH brake hose bracket and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
54. Position the rubber shield and install the 2 lower scrivets.
55. NOTICE: Do not tighten the wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Using the previously removed RH and LH wheel hub nuts, seat the halfshaft.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the wheel hub nuts.
56. NOTICE: The wheel hub nut contains a one-time locking chemical that is activated by the heat created when it is tightened. Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened within the specified time or damage to the components can occur.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install a new RH and LH wheel hub nut.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
57. Connect the hose to the power steering reservoir.
58. Install the ground cable and bolt.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
59. Attach the wire to the RH valve cover stud bolt.
60. Attach the engine wiring harness retainer.
61. Connect the fuel supply tube to the fuel rail.
62. Using a new O-ring seal, connect the upper A/C tube to the condenser, install the nut and connect the A/C pressure switch electrical connector.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
63. If equipped, attach the engine block heater harness to the radiator support.
64. Attach the wiring harness pin-type retainer and connect the transaxle control cable to the shift cable bracket.
65. Connect the transaxle control cable to the control lever.
66. Connect the upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose and 2 heater hoses to the thermostat housing.
67. Install the engine wiring harness retainer to the bulkhead.
1. Slide the wiring harness in the bulkhead.
2. Make sure the wiring harness retainer tab is below the bulkhead lip.
68. Connect the 2 PCM electrical connectors.
69. Connect the PCM and engine harness electrical connectors.
- Attach the wiring harness retainer.
