Special Tools
• | J 44015
Steering Linkage Installer |
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- For the LAT engine, disconnect the hybrid battery. Refer to
Hybrid Battery Service Disconnect/Connect.
- Remove the hood. Refer to
Hood Replacement.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to
Fuel Pressure Relief.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
- Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (1) quick connect fitting at the fuel rail. Refer to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
- Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) line (3) quick connect fitting from the EVAP purge solenoid. Refer to
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
- Remove the fuel feed pipe clip (2) from the fuel line bracket.
- Remove the transaxle shift cable clip (1) from the fuel line bracket.
- Remove the bolts from the engine control module and position aside. Refer to
Engine Control Module Replacement.
- Remove the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement.
- On the LAT engine, remove the generator starter. Refer to
Generator with Starter Replacement.
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement.
- Remove the oxygen sensors. Refer to
Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Replacement and
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Replacement.
- Remove the throttle body. Refer to
Throttle Body Assembly Replacement.
- Remove the engine oil level indicator.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the front wheels and tires. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.
- Lower the vehicle.
- On all engines, reposition the vacuum brake booster hose clamp (1) at the intake manifold.
- Remove the vacuum brake booster hose (2) from the intake manifold. Reposition the brake booster hose out of the way.
- Remove the coolant recovery inlet hose clamp (2) at the cylinder head.
- Remove the coolant recovery inlet pipe clip from the fuel rail.
- Remove the coolant recovery inlet hose (1) from the cylinder head. Reposition the hose/pipe out of the way.
- Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp using the
J 38185
.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose from the cylinder head.
- Remove the radiator outlet hose. Refer to
Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement.
- On LAT engine, reposition the generator control module coolant hose clamp (1)
at the generator control module.
- Remove the generator control module coolant hose from the generator control module.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the transaxle auxiliary pump module.
- Remove the auxiliary heater water pump hose clip (1) from the heater outlet hose.
- On all engines, reposition the heater inlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
- Remove the heater inlet hose (3) from the thermostat housing.
- Reposition the coolant recovery reservoir/heater inlet hose (2) clamp at the thermostat housing.
- Remove the coolant recovery reservoir/heater inlet hose (2) from the thermostat housing.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- On LAT engine, disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1)
from the generator control module coolant pump.
- On all engines, disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the air conditioning (A/C) compressor.
- On LAT engine, remove the generator control module coolant pump bolt and pump.
- On all engines, unbolt the A/C compressor and reposition out of the way.
- Remove the engine wiring harness ground lead nut (1) from the transaxle stud.
- Remove the negative battery cable lead (2) from the transaxle stud. Reposition the negative battery cable out of the way.
- Remove the positive battery cable to starter motor nut (4).
- Remove the positive battery cable lead (1) from the starter motor.
- Remove the positive battery cable from in between the starter and the engine. Reposition the positive battery cable out of the way.
- On LAT engine, disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the auxiliary heater
water pump.
- Remove the auxiliary heater water pump bolt and pump.
- On all engines, lower the vehicle.
- Remove the transaxle shift cable from the range select lever.
- Release the shift control cable retaining clip and remove the cable from the shift control cable bracket.
Important: The radiator/condenser/fan assembly will stay in the vehicle during engine removal.
- Using long tie straps, secure the radiator/condenser/fan assembly to the radiator support.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the front wheelhouse liners. Refer to
Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement.
Important: A piece of hardwood should be used between the transaxle and the engine cradle. This wood will support the engine when the left side engine mounts bolts are removed.
- Install a piece of hardwood 1 x 2 x 4 between the transaxle and the engine cradle.
Important: A piece of hardwood should be used between the oil pan and the engine cradle. This wood will support the engine when the right side engine mounts are removed.
- Install a piece of hardwood 1 x 2 x 4 between the oil pan and the engine frame.
- Drain the transaxle fluid.
- Remove the transaxle oil cooler line to transaxle nut (1).
- Remove the transaxle oil cooler lines from the transaxle.
- Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to
Catalytic Converter Replacement.
Important: Secure the steering wheel in the straight forward position before separating the intermediate shaft from the steering gear, or damage to the SIR coil will occur.
- Remove the intermediate to steering gear pinch bolt and disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Discard the pinch bolt.
- Remove and discard both outer tie rod to steering knuckle nuts.
Important: Hold the ball stud to prevent turning during removal of the nut.
- Using the
SA91100C
, separate the tie rods from the steering knuckles.
- Remove the stabilizer link to stabilizer shaft nuts and disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer shaft.
- Remove and discard both of the lower control arm ball stud cotter pins.
- Loosen the ball stud nuts until the nuts are level with the top of the ball stud.
- Using the
J 43828
, separate the lower control arms from the steering knuckles.
- Remove the ball stud nuts.
- Remove the wheel drive shafts. Refer to
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts (2).
- Remove the transaxle mount to transaxle adapter bolts.
- Raise the vehicle.
Important: During the powertrain removal support the vehicle body by placing a jack at the rear of the vehicle.
- Position a engine support table under the powertrain assembly.
Important: Blocks of wood can be used between the front of the frame and the oil pan to table in order to level the powertrain during the removal.
- With the table positioned, fully raise the table to contact with the powertrain assembly.
- Remove the frame to body bolts. Discard the bolts.
Important: When lowering the engine/transaxle assembly, verify all brake lines, shifter cables and other components are free during removal.
- Lower the engine table and raise the body on the hoist until the engine/transaxle and cradle are free from the vehicle.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the throttle actuator.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (8) from the fuel injector wiring harness electrical connector (7).
- Remove the engine wiring harness clip (3) from the oil level indicator tube bracket.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors (1) from the ignition coils.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors (2, 3) from the camshaft actuators.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the oil pressure sensor.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) from the knock sensor.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the intake camshaft position (CMP)
sensor.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the EVAP emission canister purge solenoid valve.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the exhaust CMP sensor.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the engine coolant temperature (ECT)
sensor.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) from the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
- Remove the engine wiring harness clip (5) from the stud.
- Remove the engine wiring harness ground bolt (1) and reposition the ground terminal from the engine.
- Gather all branches of the engine wiring harness and reposition the harness out of the way.
- Remove the starter motor bolts and starter.
- Remove the torque converter to flexplate bolts (1).
- Install a suitable lifting devise to the engine.
- Remove the transaxle bolts from the engine.
- Separate the engine from the transaxle.
- Install the engine to a suitable engine stand.
Installation Procedure
- Install a suitable lifting devise to the engine.
- Using the lifting devise, position and install the engine to the transaxle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the transaxle bolts to the engine.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).
- Install the torque converter to flexplate bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).
- Remove the engine lifting devise.
- Install the starter motor and bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).
- Gather all branches of the engine wiring harness and position the harness to the engine.
- Position the engine wiring harness ground terminal to the engine and install the engine wiring harness ground bolt (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the ECT sensor.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) to the HO2S electrical connector.
- Install the engine wiring harness clip (5) to the stud.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the exhaust CMP sensor.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the intake CMP sensor.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the EVAP emission canister purge solenoid valve.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the CKP sensor.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the oil pressure sensor.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) to the knock sensor.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors (1) to the ignition coils.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors (2, 3) to the camshaft actuators.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the throttle actuator.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (8) to the fuel injector wiring harness electrical connector (7).
- Install the engine wiring harness clip (3) to the oil level indicator tube bracket.
- Position the powertrain and support table under the vehicle.
- Raise the powertrain into position under the vehicle.
- With the table positioned, if required, lower the vehicle over the powertrain.
- Align the lower radiator pins with the frame. Ensure all hoses and electrical harnesses are correctly routed and free from the loading path of the powertrain.
- Install the NEW frame to body bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 155 N·m (114 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the transaxle mount to transaxle adapter bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
- Install the engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts (2):
- Tighten the engine mount to bracket bolts in the following sequence.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Install the wheel drive shafts. Refer to
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
- Install the control arm ball studs into the steering knuckles.
- Install the ball stud nuts
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).
- Continue to tighten the nuts only enough to align the castle nut slots with the ball stud, install NEW cotter pins.
- Connect the stabilizer links to the stabilizer shaft and install the stabilizer link to stabilizer shaft nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).
- Connect the outer tie rods to the steering knuckles.
- Use the
J 44015
in order to seat the ball stud taper to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).
- Remove the
J 44015
.
- Install NEW outer tie rod to steering knuckle nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 25 N·m (48 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.
- Position the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and install a NEW pinch bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).
- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to
Catalytic Converter Replacement.
- Install the transaxle oil cooler lines to the transaxle.
- Install the transaxle oil cooler line to transaxle nut (1).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 4 N·m (27 lb in).
- Remove the wood from between the oil pan and the engine cradle.
- Remove the wood from between the transaxle and the engine cradle.
- Install the front wheelhouse liners. Refer to
Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement.
- Install the front wheels and tires. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Unsecure and position the radiator/condenser/fan assembly.
- Install the shift control cable to the shift control cable bracket and engage the shift control cable retaining
clip.
- Install the transaxle shift cable to the range select lever.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Install the oxygen sensors. Refer to
Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Replacement and
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Replacement.
- Instal the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement.
- On LAT engine, install the auxiliary heater water pump and bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the auxiliary heater water pump.
- Install the engine control module. Refer to
Engine Control Module Replacement.
- On all engines, position and install the positive battery cable between the starter and the engine.
- Install the positive battery cable lead (1) to the starter motor.
- Install the positive battery cable to starter motor nut (4).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Position the negative battery cable and install the negative battery cable lead (2) to the transaxle
stud.
- Install the engine wiring harness ground lead nut (1) to the transaxle stud.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Position the A/C compressor and install the bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- On LAT engine, install the generator control module coolant pump and bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the generator
control module coolant pump.
- On all engines, connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the A/C compressor.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the coolant recovery reservoir/heater inlet hose (2) to the thermostat housing.
- Position the coolant recovery reservoir/heater inlet hose (2) clamp at the thermostat housing.
- Install the heater inlet hose (3) to the thermostat housing.
- Position the heater inlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
- Install the auxiliary heater water pump hose clip (1) to the heater outlet hose.
- On LAT engine, connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the transaxle auxiliary
pump module.
- Install the generator control module coolant hose to the generator control module.
- Position the generator control module coolant hose clamp (1) at the generator control module.
- On all engines, reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp using the
J 38185
.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose from the cylinder head.
- Remove the radiator outlet hose. Refer to
Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement.
- Position and install the coolant recovery inlet hose (1) to the cylinder
head.
- Install the coolant recovery inlet pipe clip to the fuel rail.
- Install the coolant recovery inlet hose clamp (2) at the cylinder head.
- Position and install the vacuum brake booster hose (2) to the intake manifold.
- Position the vacuum brake booster hose clamp (1) at the intake manifold.
- Install the generator starter. Refer to
Generator with Starter Replacement.
- Install the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement.
- Install the transaxle shift cable clip (1) to the fuel line bracket.
- Install the throttle body. Refer to
Throttle Body Assembly Replacement.
- Install the fuel feed pipe clip (2) to the fuel line bracket.
- Connect the EVAP line (3) quick connect fitting to the EVAP purge solenoid. Refer to
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
- Connect the fuel feed pipe (1) quick connect fitting at the fuel rail. Refer to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
- Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- For the LAT engine, reconnect the hybrid battery. Refer to
Hybrid Battery Service Disconnect/Connect.
- Fill the transaxle with fluid. Refer to
Transmission Fluid Check.
- Refill the engine with oil. Refer to
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.
- Recharge the air conditioning (A/C) system with refrigerant. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
- Perform the CKP system variation learn procedure. Refer to
Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn.
- Start the engine and allow the engine to run, inspect for leaks. Correct as necessary.
- Install the hood. Refer to
Hood Replacement.
Special Tools
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- For the LAT engine, disconnect the hybrid battery. Refer to
Hybrid Battery Service Disconnect/Connect
- Remove the hood. Refer to
Hood Replacement
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to
Fuel Pressure Relief
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
- Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (1) quick connect fitting at the fuel rail. Refer to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) line (3) quick connect fitting from the EVAP purge solenoid. Refer to
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Remove the fuel feed pipe clip (2) from the fuel line bracket.
- Remove the transaxle shift cable clip (1) from the fuel line bracket.
- Remove the bolts from the engine control module and position aside. Refer to
Engine Control Module Replacement
- For the LE5, remove the battery box. Refer to
Battery Box Replacement
- For the LAT, remove the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement
- On the LAT engine, remove the generator starter. Refer to
Generator with Starter Replacement
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement
- Remove the oxygen sensors. Refer to
Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Replacement and
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Replacement
- Remove the throttle body. Refer to
Throttle Body Assembly Replacement.
- Remove the engine oil level indicator.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the front wheels and tires. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.
- Lower the vehicle.
- On all engines, reposition the vacuum brake booster hose clamp (1) at the intake manifold.
- Remove the vacuum brake booster hose (2) from the intake manifold. Reposition the brake booster hose out of the way.
- Remove the coolant recovery inlet hose clamp (2) at the cylinder head.
- Remove the coolant recovery inlet pipe clip from the fuel rail.
- Remove the coolant recovery inlet hose (1) from the cylinder head. Reposition the hose/pipe out of the way.
- Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp using the
J 38185
- Remove the radiator inlet hose from the cylinder head.
- Remove the radiator outlet hose. Refer to
Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement
- On LAT engine, reposition the generator control module coolant hose clamp (1) at the generator control module.
- Remove the generator control module coolant hose from the generator control module.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the transaxle auxiliary pump module.
- Remove the auxiliary heater water pump hose clip (1) from the heater outlet hose.
- On all engines, reposition the heater inlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
- Remove the heater inlet hose (3) from the thermostat housing.
- Reposition the coolant recovery reservoir/heater inlet hose (2) clamp at the thermostat housing.
- Remove the coolant recovery reservoir/heater inlet hose (2) from the thermostat housing.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- On LAT engine, disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the generator control module coolant pump.
- On all engines, disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the air conditioning (A/C) compressor.
- On LAT engine, remove the generator control module coolant pump bolt and pump.
- On all engines, unbolt the A/C compressor and reposition out of the way.
- Remove the engine wiring harness ground lead nut (1) from the transaxle stud.
- Remove the negative battery cable lead (2) from the transaxle stud. Reposition the negative battery cable out of the way.
- Remove the positive battery cable to starter motor nut (4).
- Remove the positive battery cable lead (1) from the starter motor.
- Remove the positive battery cable from in between the starter and the engine. Reposition the positive battery cable out of the way.
- On LAT engine, disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the auxiliary heater water pump.
- Remove the auxiliary heater water pump bolt and pump.
- On all engines, lower the vehicle.
- Remove the transaxle shift cable from the range select lever.
- Release the shift control cable retaining clip and remove the cable from the shift control cable bracket.
Note: The radiator/condenser/fan assembly will stay in the vehicle during engine removal.
- Using long tie straps, secure the radiator/condenser/fan assembly to the radiator support.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the front wheelhouse liners. Refer to
Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
Note: A piece of hardwood should be used between the transaxle and the engine cradle. This wood will support the engine when the left side engine mounts bolts are removed.
- Install a piece of hardwood 1 x 2 x 4 between the transaxle and the engine cradle.
Note: A piece of hardwood should be used between the oil pan and the engine cradle. This wood will support the engine when the right side engine mounts are removed.
- Install a piece of hardwood 1 x 2 x 4 between the oil pan and the engine frame.
- Drain the transaxle fluid.
- Remove the transaxle oil cooler line to transaxle nut (1).
- Remove the transaxle oil cooler lines from the transaxle.
- Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to
Catalytic Converter Replacement
Note: Secure the steering wheel in the straight forward position before separating the intermediate shaft from the steering gear, or damage to the SIR coil will occur.
- Remove the intermediate to steering gear pinch bolt and disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Discard the pinch bolt.
- Remove and discard both outer tie rod to steering knuckle nuts.
Note: Hold the ball stud to prevent turning during removal of the nut.
- Using the
SA91100C
- Remove the stabilizer link to stabilizer shaft nuts and disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer shaft.
- Remove and discard both of the lower control arm ball stud cotter pins.
- Loosen the ball stud nuts until the nuts are level with the top of the ball stud.
- Using the
J 43828
- Remove the ball stud nuts.
- Remove the wheel drive shafts. Refer to
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts (2).
- Remove the transaxle mount to transaxle adapter bolts.
- Raise the vehicle.
Note: During the powertrain removal support the vehicle body by placing a jack at the rear of the vehicle.
- Position a engine support table under the powertrain assembly.
Note: Blocks of wood can be used between the front of the frame and the oil pan to table in order to level the powertrain during the removal.
- With the table positioned, fully raise the table to contact with the powertrain assembly.
- Remove the frame to body bolts. Discard the bolts.
Note: When lowering the engine/transaxle assembly, verify all brake lines, shifter cables and other components are free during removal.
- Lower the engine table and raise the body on the hoist until the engine/transaxle and cradle are free from the vehicle.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the throttle actuator.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (8) from the fuel injector wiring harness electrical connector (7).
- Remove the engine wiring harness clip (3) from the oil level indicator tube bracket.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors (1) from the ignition coils.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors (2, 3) from the camshaft actuators.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the oil pressure sensor.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) from the knock sensor.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the intake camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the EVAP emission canister purge solenoid valve.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the exhaust CMP sensor.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) from the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
- Remove the engine wiring harness clip (5) from the stud.
- Remove the engine wiring harness ground bolt (1) and reposition the ground terminal from the engine.
- Gather all branches of the engine wiring harness and reposition the harness out of the way.
- Remove the starter motor bolts and starter.
- Remove the torque converter to flexplate bolts (1).
- Install a suitable lifting devise to the engine.
- Remove the transaxle bolts from the engine.
- Separate the engine from the transaxle.
- Install the engine to a suitable engine stand.
Installation Procedure
- Install a suitable lifting devise to the engine.
- Using the lifting devise, position and install the engine to the transaxle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the transaxle bolts to the engine and tighten the bolts to
75 N·m (55 lb ft).
- Install the torque converter to flexplate bolts (1) and tighten to
60 N·m (44 lb ft).
- Remove the engine lifting devise.
- Install the starter motor and bolts and tighten the bolts to
53 N·m (39 lb ft).
- Gather all branches of the engine wiring harness and position the harness to the engine.
- Position the engine wiring harness ground terminal to the engine and install the engine wiring harness ground bolt (1).
Tighten the bolt to
20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the ECT sensor.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) to the HO2S electrical connector.
- Install the engine wiring harness clip (5) to the stud.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the exhaust CMP sensor.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the intake CMP sensor.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the EVAP emission canister purge solenoid valve.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the CKP sensor.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the oil pressure sensor.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) to the knock sensor.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors (1) to the ignition coils.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors (2, 3) to the camshaft actuators.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the throttle actuator.
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (8) to the fuel injector wiring harness electrical connector (7).
- Install the engine wiring harness clip (3) to the oil level indicator tube bracket.
- Position the powertrain and support table under the vehicle.
- Raise the powertrain into position under the vehicle.
- With the table positioned, if required, lower the vehicle over the powertrain.
- Align the lower radiator pins with the frame. Ensure all hoses and electrical harnesses are correctly routed and free from the loading path of the powertrain.
- Install the NEW frame to body bolts and tighten to
155 N·m (114 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the transaxle mount to transaxle adapter bolts and tighten to
55 N·m (41 lb ft).
- Install the engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts (2):
- Tighten the engine mount to bracket bolts in the following sequence.
Tighten the bolts to
50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Install the wheel drive shafts. Refer to
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
- Install the control arm ball studs into the steering knuckles.
- Install the ball stud nuts and tighten to
40 N·m (30 lb ft)
- Continue to tighten the nuts only enough to align the castle nut slots with the ball stud, install NEW cotter pins.
- Connect the stabilizer links to the stabilizer shaft and install the stabilizer link to stabilizer shaft nuts.
Tighten the nuts to
65 N·m (48 lb ft).
- Connect the outer tie rods to the steering knuckles.
- Use the
J 44015
- Remove the
J 44015
- Install NEW outer tie rod to steering knuckle nuts and tighten to
25 N·m (48 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.
- Position the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and install a NEW pinch bolt.
Tighten the bolt to
34 N·m (25 lb ft).
- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to
Catalytic Converter Replacement
- Install the transaxle oil cooler lines to the transaxle.
- Install the transaxle oil cooler line to transaxle nut (1) and tighten to
4 N·m (27 lb in).
- Remove the wood from between the oil pan and the engine cradle.
- Remove the wood from between the transaxle and the engine cradle.
- Install the front wheelhouse liners. Refer to
Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
- Install the front wheels and tires. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Lower the vehicle.
- Unsecure and position the radiator/condenser/fan assembly.
- Install the shift control cable to the shift control cable bracket and engage the shift control cable retaining clip.
- Install the transaxle shift cable to the range select lever.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Install the oxygen sensors. Refer to
Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Replacement and
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Replacement
- Instal the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement
- On LAT engine, install the auxiliary heater water pump and bolt and tighten the bolt to
9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the auxiliary heater water pump.
- Install the engine control module. Refer to
Engine Control Module Replacement
- On all engines, position and install the positive battery cable between the starter and the engine.
- Install the positive battery cable lead (1) to the starter motor.
- Install the positive battery cable to starter motor nut (4) and tighten the nut to
9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Position the negative battery cable and install the negative battery cable lead (2) to the transaxle stud.
- Install the engine wiring harness ground lead nut (1) to the transaxle stud and tighten the nut to
50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Position the A/C compressor and install the bolts and tighten to
50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- On LAT engine, install the generator control module coolant pump and bolt and tighten the bolt to
25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the generator control module coolant pump.
- On all engines, connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the A/C compressor.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the coolant recovery reservoir/heater inlet hose (2) to the thermostat housing.
- Position the coolant recovery reservoir/heater inlet hose (2) clamp at the thermostat housing.
- Install the heater inlet hose (3) to the thermostat housing.
- Position the heater inlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
- Install the auxiliary heater water pump hose clip (1) to the heater outlet hose.
- On LAT engine, connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the transaxle auxiliary pump module.
- Install the generator control module coolant hose to the generator control module.
- Position the generator control module coolant hose clamp (1) at the generator control module.
- On all engines, reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp using the
J 38185
- Remove the radiator inlet hose from the cylinder head.
- Remove the radiator outlet hose. Refer to
Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement
- Position and install the coolant recovery inlet hose (1) to the cylinder head.
- Install the coolant recovery inlet pipe clip to the fuel rail.
- Install the coolant recovery inlet hose clamp (2) at the cylinder head.
- Position and install the vacuum brake booster hose (2) to the intake manifold.
- Position the vacuum brake booster hose clamp (1) at the intake manifold.
- Install the generator starter. Refer to
Generator with Starter Replacement
- For the LAT, install the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement
- For the LE5, install the battery box. Refer to
Battery Box Replacement
- Install the transaxle shift cable clip (1) to the fuel line bracket.
- Install the throttle body. Refer to
Throttle Body Assembly Replacement
- Install the fuel feed pipe clip (2) to the fuel line bracket.
- Connect the EVAP line (3) quick connect fitting to the EVAP purge solenoid. Refer to
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Connect the fuel feed pipe (1) quick connect fitting at the fuel rail. Refer to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
- For the LAT engine, reconnect the hybrid battery. Refer to
Hybrid Battery Service Disconnect/Connect
- Fill the transaxle with fluid. Refer to
Transmission Fluid Check
- Refill the engine with oil. Refer to
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
- Recharge the A/C system with refrigerant. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
- Perform the CKP system variation learn procedure. Refer to
Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn
- Start the engine and allow the engine to run, inspect for leaks. Correct as necessary.
- Install the hood. Refer to
Hood Replacement