- Apply sealer to both sides of the crankshaft rear main bearing cap (1). Refer to
Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
. Press sealer into the gaps using a putty knife.
- Install the oil pan gasket.
- Install the oil pan.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the oil pan bolts (2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the oil pan side bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Using the jack stands, raise the right side of the frame.
- Install and tighten the right side frame bolts (1) and tighten the left side frame bolts (2).
Tighten
• | Tighten the front frame bolts to 130N·m (96 lb ft). |
• | Tighten the rear frame bolts to 240 N·m (177 lb ft). |
- Remove the adjustable jack stands from under the frame.
- Install the engine mount. Refer to
Engine Mount Replacement
.
- Install the engine harness clip to the oil pan.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector to the oil level sensor.
- Install the starter. Refer to
Starter Motor Replacement
.
- Position the transaxle brace to the transaxle and oil pan.
- Install the transaxle brace to transaxle bolt.
- Install the transaxle brace to oil pan bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).
- Position the transaxle brace to the transaxle and the engine block/oil pan.
- Install the transaxle brace to transaxle bolts.
- Install the transaxle brace to engine block/oil pan bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).
- Position the A/C compressor over the front stud and install the A/C compressor front bolt and nut.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt/nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Install the A/C compressor rear bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Install the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle.
- Install the lower ball joint castle nut (1).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 55 N·m (40 lb ft).
Important: Do not loosen the castle nut in order to align the slots to the ball joint stud pin hole.
- If necessary, tighten the castle nut in order to align one of the slots (1) to the ball joint stud pin hole (2) as shown.
- Install a NEW cotter pin to the castle nut and ball joint stud.
- Bend the NEW cotter pin ends as shown in either example.
- Install the engine harness clips to the right lower control arm.
- Install the right front splash shield. Refer to
Engine Splash Shield Replacement
.
- Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to
Engine Support Fixture
.
- Fill the crankcase with NEW oil.