Engine Unit: Installation
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- Install generator
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- Install the generator with the 2 bolts.
- Torque: 52 N.m (530 kgf. cm, 38 ft. lbf) for bolt A 21 N.m (214 kgf. cm, 16 ft. lbf) for bolt B
- Connect the A/C wire.
- Connect the generator connector.
- Connect the generator wire with the nut, and install the cover.
- Torque: 9.7 N.m (100 kgf. cm, 85 in. .lbf)
- Install the generator with the 2 bolts.
- Install PS vane pump
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- Install the vane pump with the 2 bolts.
- Torque: 43 N.m (440 kgf. cm, 32 ft. lbf)
- Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
- Install the vane pump with the 2 bolts.
- Install A/C compressor
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- Install the compressor with the 3 bolts and nut.
- Torque: 24.5 N.m (250 kgf. cm, 18 ft. lbf)
- Connect the magnetic clutch and lock sensor connector.
- Install the compressor with the 3 bolts and nut.
- Install drive belt (See CHARGING SYSTEM ) .
- A/T: Install drive plate
- Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt end.
- Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent
- Align the pin of the front spacer with the pin hole of the crankshaft, and install the front spacer.
- Install the drive plate and rear spacer as shown in the illustration.
- Install and uniformly tighten the 8 bolts in several passes, in the sequence shown.
- Torque: 98 N.m (100 kgf. cm, 72 ft. lbf)
- Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt end.
- M/T: Install flywheel (See procedure in step 5 )
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- Torque: 130 N.m (1,326 kgf. cm, 96 ft. lbf)
- MT: Install clutch disc and cover (See CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ) .
- Install engine to transaxle
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- Install the 6 upper bolts holding the transaxle to the engine.
- Torque: 46 N.m (470 kgf. cm, 34 ft. lbf) for bolt A 64 N.m (650 kgf. cm, 47 ft. lbf) for bolt B
- A/T: Connect the connectors and clamps.
- Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
- Connect the solenoid wire connector.
- Connect the input turbine speed sensor connector.
- Connect the counter gear speed sensor connector.
- Connect the vehicle speed sensor.
- Connect the wire clamp from the bracket.
- Connect the wire clamp to the engine mounting bracket.
- M/T: Connect the connectors.
- Connect the vehicle speed sensor connector.
- Connect the back-up light switch connector.
- Install the 4 lower bolts holding the engine to the transaxle.
- Torque: 44 N.m (450 kgf. cm, 32 ft. lbf)
- Install the 6 upper bolts holding the transaxle to the engine.
- A/T: Install torque converter clutch bolts
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- Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt end.
- Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent
- Hold the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench, and install the 6 bolts evenly.
- Torque: 41 N.m (418 kgf. cm, 30 ft. lbf)
NOTE: First tighten the green colored bolt, install the other bolts.
- Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt end.
- 2WD: Install center bearing bracket
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Install the bearing bracket with the 3 bolts.
- Torque: 34 N.m (347 kgf. cm, 25 ft. lbf)
- 4WD: Install stiffener plate
Install the stiffener plate with the 5 bolts.
- Torque: 34 N.m (347 kgf. cm, 25 ft. lbf)
- Install engine and transaxle assembly to front suspension crossmember and center engine mounting member
- Attach the engine and transaxle assembly to the suspension crossmember and engine mounting member.
- Install the bolt holding the rear engine mounting bracket to the mounting insulator.
- Torque: 88 N.m (898 kgf. cm, 65 ft. lbf)
- Install the bolt holding the front engine mounting bracket to the mounting insulator.
- Torque: 56 N.m (571 kgf. cm, 41 ft. lbf)
- Install engine, transaxle, front suspension crossmember and center engine mounting member assembly in vehicle
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- Attach the engine sling device to the engine hangers.
- Lift the engine into the engine compartment.
- Install the bolt and 2 nuts holding the RH engine mounting insulator to the timing chain cover.
- Torque: 52 N.m (530 kgf. cm, 38 ft. lbf)
- Install the bolt holding the LH engine mounting bracket to the mounting insulator.
- Torque: 56 N.m (571 kgf. cm, 41 ft. lbf)
- Support the suspension crossmember with a jack.
- Install the 6 bolts holding the suspension crossmember engine mounting member to the body.
- Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf. cm, 28 ft. lbf) for bolt A, 113 N.m (1,150 kgf. cm, 82 ft. lbf) for bolt B, 157 N.m (1,600 kgf. cm, 115 ft. lbf) for bolt C
- Install PS gear assembly
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Install the PS gear assembly with the 2 bolts.
- Torque: 137 N.m (1,400 kgf. cm, 101 ft. lbf)
- Remove No. 1 and No. 2 engine hangers .
- Connect stabilizer bar links
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Connect the LH and RH stabilizer links with the 2 nuts.
- Torque: 44 N.m (450 kgf. cm, 32 ft. lbf)
- Install front exhaust pipe
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Install 2 new gaskets and the exhaust pipe, with the 2 compression rings and 4 bolts.
- Torque: 43 N.m (439 kgf. cm, 32 ft. lbf) for bolt A, 49 N.m (500 kgf. cm, 36 ft. lbf) for bolt B
- Install LH and RH front drive shafts (See REASSEMBLY ) .
- 4WD: Install propeller shaft (See INSTALLATION ) .
- Connect ground cable to transaxle
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- Torque: 19 N.m (195 kgf. cm, 14 ft. lbf)
- A/T: Connect oil cooler hoses .
- A/T: Connect shift control cable to transaxle
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- Connect the control cable with the nut.
- Torque: 15 N.m (150 kgf. cm, 11 ft. lbf)
- Connect the control cable with the clip.
- Connect the control cable to the cable clamp.
- Connect the control cable with the nut.
- M/T: Install clutch release cylinder and tube
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- Install the release cylinder with the 5 bolts.
- Torque: 25 N.m (255 kgf. cm, 18 ft. lbf) for bolt A, 12 N.m (120 kgf. cm, 9 ft. lbf) for bolt B, 5 N.m (51 kgf. cm, 44 in. .lbf) for bolt C
- Install the heat insulator with the 2 bolts.
- Torque: 12 N.m (120 kgf. cm, 44 ft. lbf)
- Install the release cylinder with the 5 bolts.
- Install starter
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- Install the starter.
- Connect the starter cable with the nut.
- Torque: 8.8 N.m (86 kgf. cm, 78 in. .lbf)
- Install the starter with the 2 bolts.
- Torque: 37 N.m (378 kgf. cm, 28 ft. lbf)
- Connect the connector.
- Connect the hose to the dipstick guide.
- M/T: Connect shift control cables to transaxle
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- Connect the 2 control cables with the 2 clips.
- Install the 2 washers and 2 clips.
- Disconnect tubes, hoses, connector, cable and wire
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- Install 2 new O-rings, and connect the discharge and liquid tubes to the compressor (See REMOVAL ).
- Connect the accelerator cable.
- Connect the ground wire to the cylinder head.
- Install a new gasket, and connect the suction hose and pressure feed tube to the PS vane pump.
- Connect the upper radiator hose.
- Connect the lower radiator hose.
- Connect the fuel tube connector.
- Connect the 2 heater hoses.
- Connect the connector to the fusible link block.
- Connect engine wire to cabin
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- Push in engine wire through the cabin.
- Connect the 6 engine wire connectors to the ECM and instrument panel wire.
- Install the glove compartment door with the 2 screws.
- Install engine room J/B
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- Connect the engine wire clamp.
- Connect the connector.
- Push into the engine wire connector.
- Install the engine room J/B, and tighten the bolt until it fails to catch.
- Install the engine room J/B cover.
- Install air cleaner assembly
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- Connect the air cleaner hose to the throttle body, and install the air cleaner assembly with the 3 bolts.
- Connect the MAF meter connector.
- Connect the 2 EVAP hoses to the VSV.
- Connect the VSV connector for EVAP.
- Connect the CCV hose to the air cleaner.
- Connect the PCV hose to the cylinder head cover.
- Install battery and tray
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- Install the battery bracket with the 5 bolts.
- Install the battery tray and battery with the hold-down clamp.
- Install the cowl top ventilation louver (See INSTALLATION ).
- Install radiator reservoir tank .
- Install hood .
- Fill with engine coolant .
- Fill with engine oil .
- Fill with transfer oil .
- Fill with transaxle oil .
- Start engine and check for leaks .
- Bleed power steering system (See POWER STEERING FLUID ) .
- Perform road test
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Check for abnormal noise, shock, slippage, correct shift points and smooth operation.
- Recheck engine coolant and oil levels .
- Install engine under covers .