Special Tools Required

Front subframe adapter EQS02BMDXSBO

1. Install the accessory brackets and tighten their bolts and nuts to the specified torques.
   Fig 1: Installing The Accessory Brackets

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2. Position the engine/transmission assembly under the vehicle. Attach the chain hoist to the engine, then lift the engine into position in the vehicle.
3. Support the front subframe with the front subframe adapter and a jack, and lift it up to the body.
NOTE: Reinstall the mounting bolts/support nuts in the sequence given. Failure to follow this sequence may cause excessive noise and vibration, and reduce the bushing life.
Fig 2: Installing The Four Front Subframe Mounting Bolts & The Six 12 X 1.25 Mm Bolts With The Subframe Stiffeners
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4. Loosely install the four front subframe mounting bolts (A) and the six 12 X 1.25 mm bolts (B), (C) with the subframe stiffeners (D).
5. Align all reference marks (A) on the front subframe (B) with the body, then tighten the bolts on the front subframe to the specified torque.
   Fig 3: Aligning All Reference Marks On The Front Subframe With The Body, & Tightening The Bolts On The Front Subframe

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6. Tighten the transmission lower rear mount mounting nuts (A) and transmission lower front mount mounting nuts (B).
   Fig 4: Tightening The Transmission Lower Rear Mount Mounting Nuts & Transmission Lower Front Mount Mounting Nuts

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7. Tighten the rear mount mounting bolts.
   Fig 5: Tightening The Rear Mount Mounting Bolts

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8. Lower the hoist.
9. Tighten the front mount support nut.
   Fig 6: Tightening The Front Mount Support Nut

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10. Tighten the side engine mount mounting bolts.
    Fig 7: Tightening The Side Engine Mount Mounting Bolts

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11. Remove the chain hoist from the engine.
12. Raise the hoist to full height.
13. Install the A/C compressor.
    Fig 8: Installing The A/C Compressor

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14. Install the power steering (P/S) hose.
    Fig 9: Installing The Power Steering Hose

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15. Connect the power steering pressure switch connector.
    Fig 10: Connecting The Power Steering Pressure Switch Connector

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16. Install a new set ring on the end of each driveshaft, then install the driveshafts. Make sure each ring "clicks" into place in the differential and intermediate shaft.
17. Connect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see LOWER ARM ) and stabilizer links (see STABILIZER LINK ).
18. Connect the tie-rod end ball joints (see step 23 on STEERING GEARBOX OVERHAUL ).
19. Install the transfer assembly (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ).
20. Install the shift cable (see step 10 on SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT ).
21. Align the reference marks (A) on the propeller shaft (B) and transfer shaft flange (C), then install the propeller shaft.
    Fig 11: Aligning The Reference Marks On The Propeller Shaft & Transfer Shaft Flange, & Installing The Propeller Shaft

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22. Install exhaust pipe A (A); use new gaskets (B) and new self locking nuts (C).
    Fig 12: Installing Exhaust Pipe A

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23. Install the harness clamps (D).
24. Install the front subframe stiffener.
    Fig 13: Installing The Front Subframe Stiffener

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25. Install the splash shield.
    Fig 14: Installing The Splash Shield

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26. Install the front tires/wheels.
27. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
28. Install the radiator (see RADIATOR AND FAN REPLACEMENT ).
29. Install the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses.
    Fig 15: Installing The Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses

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30. Install the upper radiator hose (A), lower radiator hose (B), and ground cable (C).
    Fig 16: Installing The Upper Radiator Hose, Lower Radiator Hose & Ground Cable

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31. Install the heater hoses.
    Fig 17: Installing The Heater Hoses

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32. Install the alternator-compressor belt.
33. Install the P/S pump inlet hose (A) and P/S hose clamp (B).
    Fig 18: Installing The P/S Pump Inlet Hose & P/S Hose Clamp

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34. Install the P/S pump outlet hose (C) with a new O-ring (D).
35. Install the battery cable (A) on the under-hood fuse/relay box, then install the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 19: Installing The Battery Cable On The Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box, & Installing The Harness Clamps

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36. Install the brake booster vacuum hose.
    Fig 20: Installing The Brake Booster Vacuum Hose

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37. Push the powertrain control module (PCM) connectors through the bulkhead. Install the grommet, then tighten the grommet mounting nuts (A).
    Fig 21: Tightening The Grommet Mounting Nuts

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38. Install the harness holder (B).
39. Connect the primary heated oxygen sensor (primary HO2S) connector (C).
40. Connect the PCM connectors.
    Fig 22: Connecting The PCM Connectors

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41. Align the reference mark (A) on the steering joint and steering gearbox pinion shaft. Connect the steering joint (B) to the steering gearbox pinion shaft (C). Tighten the steering joint bolt.
    Fig 23: Aligning The Reference Mark On The Steering Joint & Steering Gearbox Pinion Shaft, & Connecting The Steering Joint To The Steering Gearbox Pinion Shaft

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42. Install the steering joint cover (D).
43. Install the fuel feed hose (A) with new washers (B).
    Fig 24: Installing The Fuel Feed Hose

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44. Install the fuel return hose (C) and evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (D).
45. Install the cruise control actuator cable, then adjust it (see CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR/CABLE REPLACEMENT ).
46. Install the throttle cable (see THROTTLE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), then adjust it (see THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
47. Install the ATF cooler hose in the clamp (A), and install the starter motor cable (B), harness clamp (C), and ground cable (D).
    Fig 25: Installing The ATF Cooler Hose In The Clamp, The Starter Motor Cable, Harness Clamp & Ground Cable

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48. Install the battery base (A), then install the relay bracket (B).
    Fig 26: Installing The Battery Base & The Relay Bracket

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49. Connect the engine wire harness connectors (A) on the left side of the engine compartment, and install the harness clamps (B).
    Fig 27: Connecting The Engine Wire Harness Connectors On The Left Side Of The Engine Compartment & Installing The Harness Clamps

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50. Install the intake air duct (A), then install the vacuum hoses (B) and breather pipe (C).
    Fig 28: Installing The Intake Air Duct, The Vacuum Hoses & Breather Pipe

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51. Install the ignition coil cover (A) and intake manifold cover (B).
    Fig 29: Installing The Ignition Coil Cover & Intake Manifold Cover

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52. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, then assemble them and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
53. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
54. Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) (do not operate the starter) so the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel line. Repeat this operation two or three times, then check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.
55. Refill the engine with engine oil (see step 3 on ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
56. Refill the transmission with ATF (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).
57. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open (see COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
58. Refill the power steering system fluid (see FLUID REPLACEMENT ).
59. Perform the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ), and power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).
60. Inspect the idle speed (see IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT ).
61. Inspect the ignition timing (see IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION ).
62. Check the wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES ).
63. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's radio station presets.