Part 1
EngineInstallation (Steps 1-25)
Special Tool(s):
Material:
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1. NOTE: Due to packaging requirements the correct bolt must be used at the damper locations.
NOTE: The damper contains a clutch which is designed to slip briefly during vehicle operation. It is essential that no grease, oil or cleaning solvents be allowed to contaminate the slip clutch. Do not use grease on transmission input shaft. Should the damper become contaminated, it must be replaced.
Install the transaxle damper.
^ Tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft).
2. NOTE: When positioning the engine to the transaxle, care must be taken to maintain alignment of the damper spline with the transaxle input shaft.
NOTE: Transaxle removed from view for clarity.
Using the engine crane and spreader bar, position the engine and transaxle together. Install the 6 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
^ Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
3. Connect the high voltage wiring harness electrical connector.
4. Using the engine crane and spreader bar, position the engine and transaxle onto the lift table.
5. NOTE: Due to the weight of the transaxle, special care should be taken to mount the powertrain securely to the lift table.
Using the special tools, secure the engine to the lift table.
6. Raise the engine and transaxle into the vehicle.
7. Install the rear transaxle mount.
^ Tighten the nuts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
^ Tighten the bolt to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
8. Install the rear transaxle mount brace.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
9. Install the engine mount bracket.
^ Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
10. Install the engine mount bracket bolt.
^ Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
11. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Using the lift table, raise the sub-frame into position and install the 2 nuts.
^ Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
12. NOTE: When installing the subframe bolts, make sure both of the subframe bolts are fully engaged in their cage nuts before tightening to specification.
NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Tighten the 2 sub-frame bolts.
^ Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
13. Install the roll restrictor bracket and bolts.
^ Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
14. Connect the steering column coupling-to-steering gear and install the new pinch bolt.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
15. Install the RH transaxle mount bracket.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
16. Install the RH transaxle mount bracket nut.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
17. Install the 2 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
^ Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
18. Install the 2 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
^ Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
19. Install the engine support crossmember.
^ Tighten the bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
^ Tighten the new nut to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
20. Install the rear roll restrictor bolt.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
21. Install the front roll restrictor bolt.
^ Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
22. Install the A/C compressor and connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
23. Connect the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
24. Position the motor electronics coolant pump and the ground strap. Install the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-inch).
25. Install the wiring harness fasteners, the ground cable and nut.
^ Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
