Engine Replacement - Automatic Transmission
Engine Replacement (Automatic Transmission)^ Tools Required
- J28467-360 Engine Support Fixture
- J24420-C Harmonic Balancer Puller
- J34730-250 Fuel Pressure Gauge and Adapter
- J36018 Belt Tensioner Gauge
- J38122-A Crankshaft Balancer Holder
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Remove the fuel rail assembly.
4. Disconnect the ignition coil and the module assembly.
5. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor.
6. Remove the power steering pump and set aside with the lines attached.
7. Disconnect the oil pressure sending switch.
8. Remove the cruise control module and set aside.
Caution: In order to avoid possible injury or vehicle damage, always replace the accelerator control cable with a NEW cable whenever you remove the engine from the vehicle.
In order to avoid cruise control cable damage, position the cable out of the way while you remove or install the engine. Do not pry or lean against the cruise control cable and do not kink the cable. You must replace a damaged cable.
9. Remove cruise (1) and throttle cables from throttle body.
10. Disconnect the following components:
^ Vacuum line from throttle body
^ MAP sensor (3)
^ IAC sensor (4)
^ Disconnect TPS sensor (2).
11. Disconnect generator electrical.
12. Remove brake booster line from engine.
13. Remove surge tank hose from engine.
14. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
15. Remove the drive belt.
16. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
17. Remove the starter.
18. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold.
19. Remove the torque converter bolts.
20. Remove the A/C compressor bolts. Position the compressor out of the way.
21. Remove the lower oil pan to bell housing bolts.
22. Remove lower radiator hose from engine.
23. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
24. Remove the transmission mount.
25. Remove upper radiator hose from engine.
26. Remove the upper transmission to engine bolts.
27. Install the engine lifting device. Support the transaxle.
28. Remove engine mount.
29. Raise the engine slightly to separate the engine from the transaxle and remove from vehicle.
30. Remove the flywheel bolts and the flywheel.
31. Mount the engine on a suitable engine stand.
Installation Procedure
1. Remove engine from stand.
2. Use the J38122-A to hold the balancer while tightening the flywheel bolts
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the flywheel, the retainer and the bolts.
Tighten bolts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.). Then turn all bolts an additional 45 degrees.
4. Attach the engine lifting device to the engine.
5. Install the engine into the vehicle and align the transaxle to the engine.
6. Install the upper transmission to engine bolts.
Tighten bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the engine mount and the mount bracket.
8. Remove engine hoist.
9. Install upper radiator hose to engine.
10. Install the transaxle mount.
11. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
12. Install the lower radiator hose to engine.
13. Install lower engine to transmission bolts.
Tighten bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
14. Install A/C compressor.
15. Install the torque converter bolts.
16. Connect the exhaust pipe.
17. Install the starter.
18. Install the transaxle brace.
19. Install the crankshaft balancer.
20. Install the drive belt.
21. Install the engine splash shield.
22. Install the front wheels.
23. Lower the vehicle.
24. Install surge tank hose.
25. Install brake booster vacuum line.
26. Connect generator electrical.
27. Connect the following electrical connectors:
^ The MAP sensor (3)
^ The IAT sensor (4)
^ The evaporator canister (1)
^ The EGR sensor
Caution: In order to avoid possible injury or vehicle damage, always replace the accelerator control cable with a NEW cable whenever you remove the engine from the vehicle.
In order to avoid cruise control cable damage, position the cable out of the way while you remove or install the engine. Do not pry or lean against the cruise control cable and do not kink the cable. You must replace a damaged cable.
28. Install the accelerator cable (1) and bracket.
29. Install the cruise control assembly.
30. Connect the oil pressure switch.
31. Install the power steering pump.
32. Connect the camshaft position sensor.
33. Connect the ignition coil and module.
34. Install the fuel rail assembly.
35. Install the air intake assembly.
36. Refill the engine oil.
37. Refill the engine cooling system.
38. Run the engine to operating temperature and retest all fluid levels.