Engine Removal & Installation: Installation

1. If the lower torque rod bracket is removed, install the lower torque rod bracket 

NOTE:  Always use new bolts.

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1. Install the universal lifting eyelet to the cam chain case.

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2. Position the engine/transmission under the vehicle. Be sure that they are properly aligned. Carefully lower the vehicle until the engine/transmission are properly positioned in the engine compartment. Make sure the vehicle is not resting on any part of the engine/transmission 3. Attach chain hoist (A) to the universal lifting eyelet (B) and the transmission hanger (C), then lift the engine/transmission until it is securely supported by the chain hoist.

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1. Loosely install new transmission mount bolt and nuts (A)

2. Connect the ground cable (B).

Fig 1: Side Engine Mount & Bracket Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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1. Install the side engine mount (A)

2. Tighten the side engine mount mounting bolts (B)

3. Loosely install new side engine mount bracket mounting bolt and nut (C)

4. Connect the ground cable (D).

1. Raise the vehicle.

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1. Attach the subframe adapter to the front subframe by looping the strap (A) over the front of the front subframe, then secure the strap with the stop (B), then tighten the wing nut (C)

2. Raise the transmission jack and line up the slots in the subframe adapter arms with the bolt holes on the jack base, then securely attach them with four bolts.

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1. Loosely install new front subframe mounting bolts

2. Remove the subframe adapter from the front subframe.

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3. Loosely install the front subframe mid bolt (A) on both sides. 4. Align the front subframe with the subframe alignment pin, then tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque .

1. Lift and support the engine with a transmission jack and a wood block under the oil pan.

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1. Loosen the lower torque rod mounting bolt (A)

2. Loosely install new lower torque rod mounting bolts (B).

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1. Loosely install new front engine mount mounting bolt.

NOTE: Connect the secondary HO2S connector  at the same time.

1. Lower the vehicle.

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1. Connect the heater hoses (A) and the upper radiator hose (B).

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1. Connect the EVAP canister purge hose (A) and the brake booster vacuum hose (B).

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1. Connect the connectors (A), and install the harness clamps (B).

Fig 3: Battery Base With Torque Specifications

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1. Install the 12 volt battery base (A) and the harness clamps (B).

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1. Install the PCM with bracket (A).

2. Install the harness clamps (B).

3. Connect the connectors and install the cover 

1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, but do not operate the starter. After the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds, the fuel rail will be pressurized. Repeat these two or three times, then check for fuel leakage.

1. Move the shift lever to each shift position, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.