- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine
Electrical.
- Recover the A/C refrigerant system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
in Heating, Ventilation and
Air Conditioning.
- Disconnect the vacuum
brake booster hose from the vacuum brake booster and secure to the top of
the engine.
- Disconnect the fuel inlet and return quick-connect fittings at
the fuel rail and secure to the air inlet grille. Refer to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
or
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
in Engine Controls-3.5 L.
- Disconnect the hose (4) from the evaporative emission canister
purge valve (3) and secure to the air inlet grille.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
in Engine Controls-3.5 L.
- Remove the 2 fuel injector sight shield nuts at the front of the fuel
injector sight shield.
- Lift the fuel injector sight shield up at the front and slide
out of the engine bracket.
- Remove the nut (1)
securing the battery positive cable to the remote positive terminal and secure
to the top of the engine.
- Disconnect the secondary
AIR relay (1) from the relay bracket and secure to the top of the engine.
- Disconnect and secure
the following wiring harness electrical connectors to the top of the engine:
- Remove the bolt (1)
securing the engine ground cable (2) from the right side body frame
rail.
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.
- Push the lock release and remove the cruise control cable (2)
from the throttle body bracket and lever.
- Remove the accelerator control cable from the throttle body. Refer
to
Accelerator Control Cable Replacement
in Engine Controls-3.5 L.
- Set the park brake and chock the wheels.
- Fully lift the retainer
from the transaxle range selector cable mechanism.
- Disconnect the transaxle
range selector cable terminal from the transaxle manual shift lever pin.
- Press the locking tabs inward in order to release the transaxle
range selector cable from the bracket.
- Remove the transaxle range selector cable and position aside.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
in Engine Cooling.
- Position the J 38185
to the clamp in order to remove the
radiator inlet hose (2) from the water housing crossover and position
aside.
- Position the J 38185
to the clamp in order to remove the radiator outlet hose (1)
from the thermostat housing and position aside.
- Disconnect the surge tank
inlet hose (2) from the surge tank (1).
- Position the J 38185
to the clamp in order to remove the
heater outlet hose from the thermostat housing.
- Position the J 38185
to the clamp in order to remove the
heater inlet hose from the water crossover.
Caution: Brake fluid may irritate eyes and skin. In case of contact, take the
following actions:
• | Eye contact--rinse thoroughly with water. |
• | Skin contact--wash with soap and water. |
• | If ingested--consult a physician immediately. |
Important: Record the location of the brake pipes to the brake pressure modulator
valve (BPMV) for use as an aid during installation.
- Remove the two master cylinder brake pipes (1) from the BPMV (2).
Plug the open outlet ports to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove the transaxle oil
cooler pipe bracket bolt from the fan shroud.
- Slide the plastic cap
off the transaxle oil cooler pipe quick connect fittings.
- Disconnect the upper (1) and lower (2) transaxle
oil cooler pipes from the radiator using the J 41623-B
.
Notice: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column
in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate
shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the SIR coil assembly
to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the coil assembly.
- Lock the steering column by installing the J 42640
into the underside of the steering column.
- Remove the right and left
side strut tower bolts.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the transaxle oil
cooler pipe bracket bolt from the lower tie bar.
- Remove the exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement
in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the front wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Disconnect the front wheel
speed sensor electrical leads (2) from the body frame rail.
- Remove the front air deflector. Refer to
Front Air Deflector Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Remove the front fascia extensions. Refer to
Front Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement
in Bumpers.
- Disconnect the secondary
AIR inlet hose from the secondary AIR pump.
- Loosen the nuts (2)
securing the front brake pipe frame brackets (1) to the body frame
rails.
- Disconnect the front brake pipes from the retainers at the body
frame rails.
- Carefully pull the front brake pipes away from the body frame
rails.
- Disconnect the 2 rear
brake pipes at the rear of the engine frame.
Plug the open outlet ports to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
- Disconnect the A/C pressure
sensor (1).
- Disconnect the A/C discharge hose (3) from the compressor
and secure to the cooling fan assembly.
- Disconnect the A/C suction
hose from the compressor and secure to the cooling fan assembly.
Caution: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion
stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or damage to the
intermediate shaft. This damage may cause loss of steering control which could
result in personal injury.
- Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
- Remove the steering gear from the intermediate shaft.
- Disconnect the post HO2S at the sensor pigtail. Refer to
Oxygen Sensor Wiring Harness Heat Shield Replacement
in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the torque converter cover. Refer to
Torque Converter Cover Replacement
in Automatic Transaxle-4T65-E.
Important: Mark the flywheel to torque converter relationship prior to removal
of the bolts.
- Remove the torque converter to the flywheel bolts.
- Position the J 39580
powertrain support dolly under the engine
frame.
- Lower the vehicle on to the J 39580
.
- If the powertrain support
dolly is unavailable. Support the powertrain with 4 suitable jackstands.
- Place a 2 in x 4 in block of wood between the front
of the engine oil pan and the engine frame.
- Remove the nut securing
the right engine mount to the engine mount bracket.
- Remove the nut (1)
securing the left transaxle mount to the transaxle mount bracket.
Caution: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a
hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
- Secure the front hoist pads to the vehicle.
- Remove the 6 frame to
body mounting bolts (3).
Important: Ensure clearance is maintained between the engine/transaxle assembly
and the following:
• | The A/C accumulator hose |
• | The A/C compressor hose |
• | The wheel speed sensor leads |
- Carefully raise the vehicle in order to clear the supported engine/transaxle
assembly.
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
.
- Remove the secondary air injection crossover pipe/hose. Refer
to
Secondary Air Injection Crossover Pipe/Hose Replacement
in Engine Controls-3.5 L.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness from the engine. Refer to
Engine Controls Component Views
in Engine Controls-3.5 L.
- Disconnect the power steering
return hose from the power steering pump reservoir.
- Remove the power steering return hose retaining bolt from the
cylinder head.
- Remove the power steering
pressure hose (1) from the power steering pump.
- Remove the bolt (2) securing the power steering pressure
hose to the secondary AIR valve bracket.
- Remove the 3 bolts securing
the right engine mount bracket to the engine.
- Remove the right engine mount bracket.
- Remove the bolts securing the transaxle brace to the engine and transaxle
.
- Install a engine lift chain to the engine lift brackets and attach
to an engine lift devise.
- Remove the nut (1)
securing the front engine mount to the front engine mount bracket.
- Remove the bolts attaching the engine to the transaxle.
- Raise the engine from the supported frame and transaxle assembly.
- Remove the front engine mount bracket. Refer to
Engine Front Mount Bracket Replacement
.
- Install the front engine mount bracket. Refer to
Engine Front Mount Bracket Replacement
.
- Carefully position the
engine to the supported frame and transaxle assembly, aligning the engine
dowels to the transaxle cover.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Important: The bolt installed in position (5) is two millimeters shorter
than the other engine-to-transaxle bolts and requires the use of thread sealant.
- Install the bolts attaching the engine to the transaxle.
Tighten
Tighten the engine to transaxle mounting bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).
- Install the nut (1)
securing the front engine mount to the front engine mount bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the front engine mount to bracket nut to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
- Place a block of wood between the front of the engine oil pan
and the engine frame.
- Remove the engine lift chain from the engine lift brackets.
- Install the bolts securing the transaxle brace to the engine and transaxle.
Tighten
Tighten the transaxle brace bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Position the right engine
mount bracket to the engine.
- Install the 3 bolts securing the right engine mount bracket to
the engine.
Tighten
Tighten the right engine mount bracket bolts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).
- Install the power steering
pressure hose (1) to the power steering pump.
Tighten
Tighten the power steering pressure hose to power steering pump to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
- Install the bolt (2) securing the power steering pressure
hose to the secondary AIR valve bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the power steering pressure hose retaining bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Connect the power steering
return hose to the power steering pump reservoir.
- Install the power steering return hose retaining bolt to the cylinder
head.
Tighten
Tighten the power steering return hose retaining bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).
- Install the secondary air injection crossover pipe/hose. Refer
to
Secondary Air Injection Crossover Pipe/Hose Replacement
in Engine Controls-3.5 L.
- Connect the engine wiring harness to the engine. Refer to
Engine Controls Component Views
in Engine Controls-3.5 L.
- Position the engine/transaxle
assembly under the vehicle.
Important: Ensure clearance is maintained between the engine/transaxle assembly
and the following:
• | The A/C accumulator hose |
• | The A/C compressor hose |
• | The wheel speed sensor leads |
- Carefully lower the vehicle over the engine/transaxle assembly, aligning
the struts to the strut towers.
- Install the 6 frame mounting bolts (3) retaining the frame (2)
to the vehicle.
Using dowel pins in the alignment holes (1), align the engine
frame (2) with the vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the frame mounting bolts to 191 N·m (141 lb ft).
- Install the nut securing
the right engine mount to the engine mount bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the right engine mount nut to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).
- Remove the block of wood between the front of the engine oil pan
and the engine frame.
- Install the nut (1)
securing the left transaxle mount to the transaxle mount bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the left transaxle mount nut to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the J 39580
powertrain support dolly from under
the engine frame.
Important: Line up the flywheel and converter, using the alignment marks made during
disassembly.
- Install the bolts securing the flywheel to the torque converter.
Tighten
Tighten the flywheel to torque converter bolts to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).
- Install the torque converter cover. Refer to
Torque Converter Cover Replacement
in Automatic Transaxle-4T65-E.
- Connect the post HO2S at the sensor pigtail. Refer to
Oxygen Sensor Wiring Harness Heat Shield Replacement
in Engine Exhaust.
Caution: When installing the intermediate shaft make sure that the shaft is seated
prior to pinch bolt installation. If the pinch bolt is inserted into the coupling
before shaft installation, the two mating shafts may disengage. Disengagement
of the two mating shafts will cause loss of steering control which could result
in personal injury.
- Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
- Install the pinch bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the intermediate shaft to steering gear pinch bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
- Connect the A/C suction
hose to the compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the A/C suction hose nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Connect the A/C discharge
hose (3) to the compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the A/C discharge hose nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Connect the A/C pressure sensor (1).
- Connect the 2 rear brake
pipes at the rear of the engine frame.
Tighten
Tighten the brake pipes to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
- Connect the front brake
pipes to the retainers at the body frame rails.
- Install the nuts (2) securing the front brake pipe frame
brackets (1) to the body frame rails.
Tighten
Tighten the brake pipe frame bracket nuts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
- Connect the secondary
AIR inlet hose to the secondary AIR pump.
- Install the front fascia extensions. Refer to
Front Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement
in Bumpers.
- Install the front air deflector. Refer to
Front Air Deflector Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Attach the front wheel
speed sensor electrical leads (2) to the body frame rail.
- Install the exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement
in Engine Exhaust.
- Install the front wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Install the transaxle
oil cooler pipe bracket bolt to the lower tie bar.
Tighten
Tighten the transaxle oil cooler pipe bracket to lower tie bar bolt
to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Lower the vehicle ONLY enough to allow the threaded holes in the
strut to align with the holes in the strut towers.
- Install the right and
left side strut tower bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the strut tower bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the J 42640
from the steering column.
- Push the upper (1)
and lower (2) transaxle oil cooler pipes into the radiator quick connect
fitting, until a click is heard.
- Tug gently on the cooler pipe to ensure proper retention.
- Slide the plastic caps (1)
over the quick connect joints.
- Align the transaxle oil
cooler pipes with the routing features (1, 2) on the fan shroud.
- Install the transaxle
oil cooler pipe bracket bolt to the fan shroud.
Tighten
Tighten the transaxle oil cooler pipe bracket to fan shroud bolt to
6 N·m (53 lb in).
- Install the 2 master cylinder brake pipes (1) to the BPMV (2)
using the location recorded during the removal procedure.
Tighten
Tighten the brake pipes to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
- Position the J 38185
to the clamp in order to connect the
heater inlet hose to the water crossover.
- Position the J 38185
to the clamp in order to connect the
heater outlet hose to the thermostat housing.
- Connect the surge tank
inlet hose (2) to the surge tank (1).
- Position the J 38185
to the clamp in order to connect the
radiator outlet hose (1) to the thermostat housing.
- Position the J 38185
to the clamp in order to connect the radiator inlet hose (2)
to the engine.
- Insert the transaxle range
selector cable into the bracket.
- Connect the transaxle range selector cable terminal to the transaxle
manual shift lever pin.
- Install the retainer to
the transaxle range selector cable mechanism.
- Adjust the transaxle range selector cable. Refer to
Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
in
Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
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.
- Install a NEW accelerator control cable to the throttle body. Refer
to
Accelerator Control Cable Replacement
in Engine Controls-3.5 L.
- Slide the cruise control cable (2) fully into the throttle
body bracket until it snaps into place.
- Install the cruise control cable (1) to the throttle body
lever.
- Install the bolt (1)
securing the engine ground cable (2) to the right side body frame rail.
Tighten
Tighten the engine ground cable bolt to 36 N·m (27 lb ft).
- Connect the wiring harness
electrical connectors to the following components:
- Install the nut (1)
securing the battery positive cable to the remote positive terminal.
Tighten
Tighten the battery positive cable to remote positive terminal nut to
12 N·m (106 lb in).
- Attach the secondary AIR
relay (1) to the relay bracket.
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
in Engine Controls-3.5 L.
- Connect the hose (4) to the evaporative emission canister purge
valve (3).
- Connect the fuel inlet and return quick-connect fittings at the
fuel rail. Refer to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
or
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
in Engine Controls-3.5 L.
- Connect the vacuum brake
booster hose to the vacuum brake booster.
- Insert the tab of the fuel injector sight shield under the engine bracket.
- Lower the fuel injector sight shield, aligning the holes with
the studs.
- Install the 2 fuel injector sight shield nuts onto the studs.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel injector sight shield nuts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine
Electrical.
- Fill the engine with oil. Refer to
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
in Engine Cooling.
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Recharge the A/C refrigerant system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
in Heating, Ventilation and
Air Conditioning.
- Bleed the power steering system. Refer to
Power Steering System Bleeding
in Power Steering System.
- Measure the wheel alignment. Refer to
Wheel Alignment Measurement
in Wheel Alignment.
Complete the following procedure after the engine is installed in the
vehicle.