:  Feb 19, 2008


















. Install the engine.
  Install the lifting chains.
  Raise the engine.
  Clean the component mating faces.
  Clean the locating dowels.

. Carefully lower the engine until approximately 35mm above engine mounts.

. Install the engine front mount bracket.
  Tighten the new bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft), then a further 60 degrees.
  Connect the engine ground cable and tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).




. Clean the component mating faces.

. With assistance align the engine to the transmission and engine mounts.
  Install the transmission retaining bolts.
  Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
  Tighten the engine mount nuts to 90 Nm (66 lb.ft).




. Attach the flexplate to the torque converter.
  Rotate the crankshaft to access the retaining bolts.
  Tighten the bolts evenly and progressively in 2 stages.
  Tighten the bolts to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).
  Tighten the bolts to 110 Nm (81 lb.ft).
  Install the grommet.




. Install the transmission heat shield.



. Install the transmission cooler pipes.
  Clean the component mating faces.
  Install new O-ring seals.
  Install the clamp.
  Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).




. Install the A/C compressor assembly.
  Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).




. Install the power steering pump.
  Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).




. Install the exhaust system.

. Align the engine oil cooler to the fitted position.
  Tighten the Allen bolt to 60 Nm (44 lb.ft).

. Disconnect the lifting chains.

. Remove the special tools.
  Remove the lifting brackets.




. Position the EGR valve to the EGR pipe, fit the bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
  Install and align new gasket.




. Install the upper suspension arm and brake line heat shields.
  Install the bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).




. Connect the fuel line to the fuel rail.
  Clean the component mating faces.
  Secure with the clips.

. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the intake manifold.



. Connect the engine wiring harness.
  Connect the ground cable.
  Connect the electrical connectors.
  Install the cassette.

. Connect the evaporative emission hose to the intake manifold.



. Connect the battery positive cable to the BJB.
  Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).




. Connect and secure the coolant hoses.



. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner.
  Tighten the bolt to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).




. Install the accessory drive belt.

. Install the RH air cleaner assembly.

. Install the auxiliary battery tray.

. Install the battery tray.

. Fill the engine with oil.

. Connect the battery ground cable.

. Refill the cooling system.

. Return the hood from the service position.
  Release the 2 clips.
  Connect the struts and secure with the clips.