Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Engine, Installing
-- Install a suitable lifting device to the engine.
-- Using the lifting device, remove the engine from the engine stand.
-- Position the transmission to the engine and install the transmission upper bolts. Tighten the bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft lbs).
-- Install the safety straps so that they securely hold the powertrain assembly to the scissor lift table. Tighten the bolts at the base of powertrain support posts J-48839, and verify that the powertrain support posts J-48839 are engaged in the lifting points.
-- Position the powertrain assembly below the vehicle body, and carefully lower the vehicle onto the powertrain assembly.
-- Install the left side engine mount bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft lbs).
-- Install the right engine mount to engine bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft lbs).
-- Remove the safety straps and lift the vehicle and engine off of the scissor lift table VAS 6131.
-- Remove the scissor lift table VAS 6131 from under the engine.
-- Install the rear engine mount through bolt (3). Tighten the bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft lbs).
-- Install the rear engine mount heat shield (2) and bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to 11 Nm (8 ft lbs).
-- Install the left and right drive axles (1). Refer to Removal and Installation .
-- Install the right (rear) exhaust manifold. Refer to RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD .
-- Install the muffler. Refer to MUFFLER/RESONATOR ASSEMBLY .
-- Install the front engine mount bracket (2) and bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to 100 Nm (74 ft lbs).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.