- Install the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement
.
- Install the flywheel. Refer to
Engine Flywheel Replacement
.
- Remove the engine from the engine stand.
- Install and align the engine to the transaxle/frame.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the transaxle-to-engine bolts (3, 4, 5, 6) and the studs (1, 2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts (3, 4, 5, 6) and the studs (1, 2) to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).
- Remove the engine hoist from the engine.
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to
Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement
in Engine Exhaust.
- Install the transaxle brace. Refer to
Transmission Brace Replacement
in Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E.
- Install the engine mount lower nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).
- Install the torque converter bolts. Refer to
Flywheel to Torque Converter Bolt Replacement
in Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E.
- Install the torque converter covers. Refer to
Torque Converter Cover Replacement
in Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E.
- Install the starter motor. Refer to
Starter Motor Replacement
in Engine Electrical.
- Position the transaxle table with the powertrain/frame under the vehicle.
- Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts the transaxle table.
- Install the new frame bolts. Refer to
Front Frame Replacement
in Frame and Underbody.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the transaxle table.
Caution: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion
steering gear stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or
intermediate shaft. This damage may cause loss of steering control
which could result in an accident and possible personal injury
- Install the intermediate shaft pinch bolt to the steering gear. Refer to
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Connect the drive axles to the transaxle. Refer to
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
in Wheel Drive Shafts.
- Position compressor to the engine and Install the A/C compressor bolts. Refer to
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement
in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
- Install the lower ball joints to the knuckles. Refer to
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
in Front Suspension.
- Install the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to
Steering Knuckle Replacement
in Front Suspension.
- Install the stabilizer shaft links to the lower control arms. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
in Front Suspension.
- Install the engine splash shields. Refer to
Engine Splash Shield Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Install the lower radiator air baffle assembly. Refer to
Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors
in Engine Cooling.
- Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to
Catalytic Converter Replacement
in Engine Exhaust.
- Install rear propeller shaft. Refer to
Propeller Shaft Replacement
in Propeller Shaft. (AWD Only)
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the crankcase with engine oil. Refer to
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
.
- Install the engine mount strut. Refer to
Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side
and
Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side
.
- Connect the following electrical connectors:
• | The EVAP canister purge solenoid |
• | The electronic throttle control |
• | The body wiring harness-to-engine harness |
• | The engine wiring harness from transmission |
- Install the engine wiring harness ground nut to the transaxle stud.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
- Install the fuel lines to the fuel rail. Refer to
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement
in Engine Controls - 3.5L.
- Install the brake booster vacuum hose to the upper intake manifold.
- Install the vacuum hoses to the upper intake manifold.
- Install the heater outlet and inlet hoses to the engine. Refer to
Heater Inlet Hose/Pipe and Heater Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement
in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Install the radiator outlet hose to the engine. Refer to
Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Install the radiator inlet hose to the engine. Refer to
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Install the air cleaner intake duct to the air cleaner housing (2) and the throttle body.
- Tighten the 2 intake air duct clamps (1).
Tighten
Tighten the clamps to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.
- Fill cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
in Engine Cooling.
- Perform a CKP system variation learn procedure. Refer to
Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn
in Engine Controls - 3.5L.
- Inspect for leaks.