Engine Assembly: Engine: Installation
- Install the accessory brackets. Tighten their bolts and nuts to the specified torques.
- Position the engine/transmission assembly under the vehicle. Attach the chain hoist to the engine, then lift the engine into position in the vehicle.NOTE: Reinstall the mounting bolts/nuts in the sequence given. Failure to follow this sequence may cause excessive noise and vibration, and reduce bushing life.
- Install the A/C compressor.
- Install the front subframe. Align the reference marks on the front subframe, then tighten the bolts.
- Install the transmission lower front mount and transmission lower rear mount on the front subframe.
- Install the rear mount on the front subframe.
- Lower the hoist.
- Tighten the front mount bracket support nut.
- Install the side engine mount bracket, then tighten the mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown.
- Remove the chain hoist from the engine.
- Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
- Remove the rope from the steering gearbox, and install it on the subframe.
- Tighten the power steering (P/S) hose clamp mounting bolts (A), and install the harness clamp (B).
- Install the stiffeners.
- Tighten the P/S hose clamp mounting bolt (A), and install the P/S hose in the clamps (B).
- 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.
- Connect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Connect the stabilizer links (see DAMPER/SPRING REPLACEMENT ).
- Install exhaust pipe A (A); use new gaskets (B) and new self locking nuts (C).
- Connect the primary heated oxygen sensor (primary HO2S) connector (D).
- Install the control lever (A) with the shift cable on the control shaft. Do not bend the shift cable any more than is necessary to install the control lever.
- Install the lock bolt (B) with a new lock washer (C), then bend the lock tab of the lock washer.
- Install the shift cable cover (D), then install the shift cable holder (E) on the shift cable cover.
- Install the splash shield.
- Install the front tires/wheels.
- Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
- Install the upper radiator hose (A) and lower radiator hose (B).
- Install the water bypass hoses (C) (1999-2001 models).
- Install the heater hoses.
- Install the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses for 1999-2001 models (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT ) or 2002-2004 models (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT ).
- Install the starter cable (A) and harness clamp (B).
- Install the alternator-compressor belt.
- Loosely install the P/S pump and P/S pump belt.
- Adjust the P/S pump belt (see step 3 on PUMP BELT INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT ).
- Install the battery cable (A) on the under-hood fuse/relay box, then install the harness clamps (B).
- Push in the powertrain control module (PCM) connectors. Install the grommet (A), then tighten the grommet mounting nuts (B).
- Install the harness clamps (C).
- Connect the PCM connectors
- Install the brake booster vacuum hose (A)
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- Install the vacuum hose (B) (1999 2001 models).
- Install the fuel feed hose (A) and fuel return hose (B), using new washers (C)
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- Install the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (D) (2002-2004 models)
- Install the cruise control actuator cable, then adjust it (see CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR/CABLE REPLACEMENT ).
- Install the throttle cable, then adjust it (see THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
- Install the battery base.
- Install the ground cable (A), relay box bracket (B)and attach the harness clamp (C).
- Connect the engine wire harness connectors on the left side of the engine compartment.
- Install the intake air duct (A), then install the vacuum hose(s) (B) and breather pipe (C).
- Install the EVAP canister hose (D) (1999-2001 models) or vacuum hose (D) (2002-2004 models).
- Install the ignition coil cover (A) and intake manifold cover (B) (2002-2004 models).
- Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, then assemble them and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
- Refill the engine with engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
- Refill the automatic transmission with ATF for 1999-2001 models (see ATF REPLACEMENT ) or 2002-2004 models (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).
- Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open (see COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
- Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
- 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.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
- Perform the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ), and power window control unit reset procedure (2003-2004 models) (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).
- Inspect the idle speed (see IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT ).
- Inspect the ignition timing (see IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION ).
- Check the wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
- Set the clock.