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Engine Unit: Installation
- INSTALL DRIVE PLATE
HINT:
- The mounting bolts are tightened in 2 steps (steps ( c) and ( e)).
- If any one of the mounting bolts is broken or deformed, replace it.
- Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the mounting bolt end.
- Adhesive: Part Ho. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent
- Install the front spacer, the drive plate and the rear spacer on the crankshaft.
- Hold the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench, and install and evenly tighten the 8 mounting bolts, a little at a time for several times as in the sequence shown in Fig 2
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- Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)
If any one of the mounting bolts does not meet the torque specification, replace the mounting bolt.
- Mark the mounting bolt with paint.
- Retighten the mounting bolts by 90° in the numerical order shown in Fig 3 .
- Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to ( e).
- INSTALL TRANSMISSION TO ENGINE
- Check the torque converter clutch installation. (See INSTALLATION )
- Attach the transmission to the engine.
- Install the ground strap and 10 bolts.
- Torque: 37 N.m (380 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf) for 14 mm head 72 N.m (730 kgf.cm, 53 ft.lbf) for 17 mm head
- INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH BOLTS
- Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads from the bolt end.
- Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, 1324 or equivalent
- Hold the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench, and install the 6 bolts evenly.
- Torque: 48 N.m (490 kgf.cm, 35 ft.lbf)
HINT:
First install the black colored bolt, install the other bolts.
- Install the flywheel housing under cover with the bolt.
- Torque: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
- Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads from the bolt end.
- INSTALL OIL COOLER PIPE FOR TRANSMISSION
- CONNECT ENGINE WIRE TO TRANSMISSION
- Connect the 5 connectors.
- Connect the 2 wire clamps.
- INSTALL ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION IN VEHICLE
- Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
- Slowly lower the engine and the transmission assembly into the engine compartment.
- Attach the engine mounting brackets to the frame brackets.
- Keep the engine level with a jack.
- Install the frame crossmember with the 8 bolts and the 4 nuts.
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- Torque: 50 N.m (510 kgf.cm, 37 ft.lbf) for bolts 74 N.m (750 kgf.cm, 55 ft.lbf) for nuts
- Install the transfer case protector with the 3 bolts.
- Install the 2 nuts and the 4 bolts holding the engine mounting brackets to the frame brackets.
- Torque: 30 N.m (310 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf)
- Remove the engine chain hoist.
- INSTALL PS PUMP
Install the PS pump with the 3 bolts.
- Torque: 62 N.m (632 kgf.cm, 46 ft.lbf)
- INSTALL A/C COMPRESSOR
- Install the A/C compressor with the 3 bolts.
- Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)
- Connect the A/C compressor connector.
- Install the A/C compressor with the 3 bolts.
- INSTALL STABILIZER BAR (See STABILIZER BAR )
- INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPES
- INSTALL SHIFT ASSEMBLY AND SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
- Install the transfer shift lever.
- Install a new gasket and the shift lever with the 4 bolts.
- Connect the transfer shift lever rod to the shift lever with the bushing, the wave washer, the plate washer and the clip.
- Install the transfer shift lever boot with the 4 bolts.
- Install the shift lever assembly.
- Connect the transmission control rod to the shift lever assembly with the nut.
- Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
- Install the shift lever assembly with the 6 bolts.
- Torque: 8.3 N.m (86 kgf.cm, 73 in.lbf)
- Connect the connector.
- Connect the transmission control rod to the shift lever assembly with the nut.
- Install the console upper cover.
- Install the transfer shift lever knob.
- Install the transfer shift lever.
- CONNECT WIRES, CONNECTORS, CLAMPS, GROMMET AND CABLES
- Connect the 2 PS air hoses to the hose clamp on the No. RH timing belt cover.
- Connect the generator wire.
- Connect the generator connector.
- Connect the hose clamp for the PS air hose.
- Connect the PS air hose to upper intake manifold.
- Connect the 2 heater hoses.
- Connect the engine wire clamp to the bracket on the cowl panel.
- Connect the engine wire grommet to the cowl panel.
- Connect the ground strap connector.
- Connect the fuel main hose and the clamps.
- Connect the fuel return hose and the clamp.
- Connect the air inlet hose to the charcoal canister.
- Connect the EVAP hose to the charcoal canister.
- Connect the engine wire to the clamp on the right fender apron.
- Connect the clamp on battery negative (-) cable to the relay box.
- Connect the battery negative (-) cable to the right fender apron.
- Connect the battery positive (+) terminal cable.
- CONNECT WIRE TO CABIN
- Connect the 3 wire harness connectors.
- Install the ECM with the 3 screws.
- Connect the 3 connectors to the ECM.
- Install the glove compartment door.
- Install the lower No. 2 panel.
- INSTALL FAN PULLEY, FAN, FLUID COUPLING AND GENERATOR DRIVE BELT
- Temporarily install the fan pulley, the fan and the fluid coupling assembly with the 4 nuts.
- Install the generator drive belt. (See GENERATOR )
- Tighten the 4 nuts holding the fluid coupling to the fan bracket.
- INSTALL AND FAN AND FAN SHROUD
- Place the fan shroud in the installation position.
- Install the radiator with the 2 support collars, the 2 nuts and the 2 bolts.
- Connect the 2 A/T oil cooler hoses to the radiator.
- Install the lower radiator hose.
- Attach the lower side of the fan shroud to the brackets of the radiator, and install the fan shroud with the 2 bolts
- Install the 2 brackets on the wire to the radiator with the 2 bolts.
- Install the 2 clamps on the A/C discharge tube to the brackets on the wire with the 2 nuts.
- Connect the upper radiator hose to the front water bypass joint.
- INSTALL RADIATOR RESERVOIR
- Install the grommet to the reservoir.
- Attach the lower side of the reservoir to the fan shroud.
- Install the reservoir with the 2 bolts.
- Connect the reservoir hose to the radiator.
- Install the clamp on the wire to the reservoir.
- AIR CAP AND INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE ASSEMBLY
- INSTALL BATTERY
- FILL WITH COOLANT (See REPLACEMENT )
- FILL WITH ENGINE OIL (See REPLACEMENT )
- START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
- INSTALL V-BANK COVER
- INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVERS
- INSTALL HOOD
- PERFORM ROAD TEST
Check for abnormal noise, shock, slippage, and make sure the shift points is correct and operation is smooth.
- RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT AND OIL LEVELS
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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