Tools Required

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
3. Clean the area around the oil fill tube.
4. Twist the oil fill tube counterclockwise in order to unlock the tube from the valve rocker cover.
5. Lift the front of the manifold cover up and slide the tab out of the engine bracket.
6. Replace the oil fill tube into the valve rocker cover.
7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .



8. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
9. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
10. Remove the transaxle brace to transaxle bolts.



11. Remove the transaxle brace to oil pan bolts and brace.



12. Remove the front transaxle converter cover bolt (1).
13. Remove the front transaxle converter cover (2).
14. Remove the rear transaxle converter cover bolts (3).
15. Remove the rear transaxle converter cover (4).
16. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .



17. Remove the torque converter bolts. (engine shown removed for clarity).
18. Mark the relationship of the torque converter to the flywheel for installation.



19. Remove the transaxle brace to transaxle bolts (1).



20. Remove the transaxle brace to engine and oil pan bolts and brace.



21. Remove the front engine mount to frame nut.



22. Remove the rear engine mount to frame nut.



23. Remove the exhaust manifold to catalytic converter nuts.



24. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (2) from the oil pressure sensor.
25. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (3) from the vehicle speed sensor (VSS).
26. Remove the engine harness clip (1) from the engine bracket.
27. Remove the engine harness clip (4) from the steering gear bracket.
28. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector from the rear knock sensor jumper harness.



29. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the front knock sensor.
30. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (2) from the oil level sensor.
31. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (5) from the air conditioning (A/C) pressure sensor.
32. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (7) from the A/C compressor.



33. Remove the starter cable ground bolt (5) and reposition the starter cable terminal (2) from the engine.



34. Remove the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
35. Remove the oil filter adapter bolts.
36. Remove the oil filter adapter and gasket.



37. Remove the lower rear transaxle bolt.



38. Remove the lower front transaxle bolt.
39. Lower the vehicle while supporting the transaxle.
40. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .



41. Reposition the starter cable boot.
42. Remove the generator terminal nut.
43. Remove the starter cable from the generator.



44. Disconnect the fuel feed line (1) quick connect fitting from the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
45. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) line (2) quick connect fitting from the purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .



46. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
47. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
48. Remove the water pump pulley bolts and water pump pulley.
49. Remove the engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement .
50. Remove the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .



51. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.



52. Remove the power steering pump bolts. Lay the power steering pump aside. (pulley shown removed for clarity).



53. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connectors (1) from the rear fuel injectors.
54. Remove the engine harness electrical connector retainers (2) from the fuel rail.



55. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector from the rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).



56. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector from the generator.



57. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the throttle actuator.
58. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (2) from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.



59. Disconnect the engine harness clips (1, 3) from the heat shield.
60. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (2) from the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve.



61. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connectors (1) from the front fuel injectors.
62. Remove the engine harness retainers (2) from the fuel rail.



63. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the ignition control module harness electrical connector (2).
64. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (3) from the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor.
65. Gather all branches of the engine wiring harness and reposition the harness out of the way.



66. Using J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
67. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the thermostat housing.



68. Using J 38185 reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the front cover.
69. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the front cover.



70. Remove the heater inlet and outlet hose adapter bolts (1, 3). (heater hoses shown removed for clarity).
71. Remove the heater inlet (4) and outlet (2) adapters from the drive belt tensioner.




Important: It is not necessary to recover the A/C system.

72. Remove the A/C compressor bolts and nut. DO NOT discharge the A/C system.
73. Reposition and secure the A/C compressor to the frame.
74. Install a engine lifting device to the lift brackets.



75. Remove the upper transaxle bolts.
76. With the aid of an assistant, remove the engine from the vehicle.



77. Install the J 37096 to a ratchet.
78. Install the J 37096 and ratchet to the flywheel to hold the flywheel.



79. Loosen the flywheel bolts.
80. Remove 7 of the 8 flywheel bolts, leaving 1 bolt at the top of the crankshaft rotation.
81. Firmly grasp the flywheel and remove the remaining bolt. Do not drop the flywheel when removing the final bolt.
82. Remove the flywheel.
83. Install the engine to a engine stand.
84. Transfer any components as required. Refer to the appropriate procedures.

1. Remove the engine from the engine stand.
2. Install the flywheel.
3. Install NEW flywheel bolts until snug.
4. Install the J 37096 and ratchet to the flywheel to hold the flywheel.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

5. Tighten the flywheel bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft) plus an additional 50 degrees using J 45059 .




6. Install the J 37096 to a ratchet.
7. Install the J 37096 and ratchet to the flywheel to hold the flywheel.



8. With the aid of an assistant, install the engine to the vehicle.
9. Install the upper transaxle bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).

10. Remove the engine lifting device from the lift brackets.



11. Unsecure and position the A/C compressor to the engine.
12. Install the A/C compressor bolts and nut.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts/nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




13. Install the heater inlet (4) and outlet (2) adapters to the drive belt tensioner. (heater hoses shown removed for clarity).
14. Install the heater inlet and outlet hose adapter bolts (1, 3).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




15. Install the radiator outlet hose to the front cover.
16. Using J 38185 position the radiator outlet hose clamp at the front cover.



17. Install the radiator inlet hose to the thermostat housing.
18. Using J 38185 position the radiator inlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.



19. Position the engine wiring harness over the engine.
20. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (3) to the MAP sensor.
21. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (1) to the ignition control module harness electrical connector (2).



22. Install the engine harness retainers (2) to the fuel rail.
23. Connect the engine harness electrical connectors (1) to the front fuel injectors.



24. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (2) to the EGR valve.
25. Connect the engine harness clips (1, 3) to the heat shield.



26. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (2) to the ECT sensor.
27. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (1) to the throttle actuator.



28. Connect the engine harness electrical connector to the generator.



29. Connect the engine harness electrical connector to the rear HO2S.



30. Install the engine harness electrical connector retainers (2) to the fuel rail.
31. Connect the engine harness electrical connectors (1) to the rear fuel injectors.



32. Position the power steering pump and install the power steering pump bolts. (pulley shown removed for clarity).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).




33. Install the brake booster vacuum hose to the intake manifold.
34. Install the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
35. Install the engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement .



36. Install the water pump pulley and bolts until snug.
37. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
38. Tighten the water pump pulley bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 13 N·m (115 lb in).




39. Connect the EVAP line (2) quick connect fitting to the purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
40. Connect the fuel feed line (1) quick connect fitting to the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .



41. Install the starter cable to the generator.
42. Install the generator terminal nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

43. Position the starter cable boot.
44. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .



45. Raise the vehicle.
46. Install the lower front transaxle bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).




47. Install the lower rear transaxle bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).




48. Position the oil filter adapter gasket and adapter.
49. Install the oil filter adapter bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft) plus an additional 3 degrees using J 45059 .

50. Install the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .



51. Position the starter cable terminal (2) to the engine and install the starter cable ground bolt (5).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




52. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (7) to the A/C compressor.
53. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (5) to the A/C pressure sensor.
54. Install the engine harness (3) terminal to the starter.
55. Install the starter solenoid "S" terminal nut (4).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 2.3 N·m (20.5 lb in).




56. Connect the engine harness electrical connector to the rear knock sensor jumper harness.
57. Install the engine harness clip (4) to the steering gear bracket.
58. Install the engine harness clip (1) to the engine bracket.
59. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (3) to the VSS.
60. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (2) to the oil pressure sensor.



61. Install the exhaust manifold to catalytic converter nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).




62. Install the rear engine mount to frame nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).




63. Install the front engine mount to frame nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).




64. Position the transaxle brace to the engine and install the bolts to the engine and oil pan.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).




65. Install the transaxle brace to transaxle bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).




66. Align the mark on the torque converter to the mark on the flywheel.
67. Install the torque converter bolts. (engine shown removed for clarity).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

68. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .



69. Position the rear transaxle converter cover (4).
70. Install the rear transaxle converter cover bolts (3).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 7.5 N·m (66 lb in).

71. Position the front transaxle converter cover (2).
72. Install the front transaxle converter cover bolt (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 7.5 N·m (66 lb in).




73. Position the transaxle brace and install the brace to oil pan bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).




74. Install the transaxle brace to transaxle bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).




75. Lower the vehicle.
76. Remove the oil fill tube from the valve rocker cover.
77. Insert the tab on the rear of the intake manifold cover through the engine bracket.
78. Align the hole in the intake manifold cover with the oil fill tube hole in the valve rocker cover.
79. Insert the oil fill tube into the valve rocker cover and twist clockwise in order to lock the detent on the tube into the notch in the cover.
80. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
81. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
82. Fill the crankcase with oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
83. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
84. Perform the CKP system variation learn procedure. Refer to Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn .
85. Start the vehicle and inspect for leaks.