Engine Installation
Engine Installation
Special Tools Required
- Subframe alignment pin 070AG-SJAA10S
- 2008 V6 Attachment arm SIL02C000033 *
- Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016 *
- Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256 *
- Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C000019 *
*: Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment program.
1. Install the accessory brackets and tighten their bolts to the specified torque.
2. Position the engine/transmission assembly under the vehicle. Be sure that they are properly aligned. Carefully lower the vehicle until the engine and transmission are properly positioned in the engine compartment. Make sure the vehicle is not resting on any part of the engine or transmission. Lift and support the engine with a chain hoist (A) and carefully raise the engine/transmission assembly into place.
NOTE: Reinstall the mounting bolts/support nuts in the sequence given in the following steps. Failure to follow this sequence may cause excessive noise and vibration, and reduce engine mount life.
3. Install two new bolts securing the upper engine mount bracket. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
4. Install the engine balance bar (VSB02C000019); attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with a spacer (B) and 10 x 1.25 mm bolt (C), remove the rear arm from the balance bar, and install the 2008 V6 attach arm (SIL02C000033), then attach the 2008 V6 attachment arm to the rear cylinder head with the 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (D).
5. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) to the vehicle, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the engine balance bar. Tighten the wing nut (E) by hand to lift and support the engine/transmission assembly.
6. Remove the chain hoist, then raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
7. Attach the front subframe adapter to the subframe by hanging the belt (A) over the front of the subframe (B), then secure the belt with its stop (C). Raise the subframe up to the body with a jack.
8. Loosely install the four subframe mounting bolts (A), four 10 x 1.25 mm bolts (B), and two 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (C) with the stiffeners.
9. Insert the subframe alignment pin through the positioning slot (A) on the right rear stiffener, through the positioning hole (B) on the subframe, and into the positioning hole (C) on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe right rear mounting bolt.
10. Insert the subframe alignment pin through the positioning slot on the left rear stiffener, through the positioning hole on the subframe, and into the positioning hole on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe left rear mounting bolt.
11. Loosely tighten the subframe right/left front mounting bolts.
12. Loosen the subframe right rear mounting bolt, then retighten the subframe right rear mounting bolt to the specified torque.
13. Tighten the subframe left rear mounting bolt to the specified torque.
14. Tighten the subframe right/left front mounting bolts to the specified torque.
15. Check that the positioning slots on the right/left rear stiffener, the positioning holes on the subframe, and the positioning holes on the body are aligned using the special tool.
16. Tighten the stiffener mounting bolts to the specified torque.
17. Remove the jack and front subframe adapter.
18. Tighten the bolts securing the transmission lower mount.
19. Lower the vehicle on the lift, then remove the engine hanger and balance bar.
20. Install the shift cable and tighten the bolt (A) securing the shift cable bracket.
21. Install the vacuum hose (B).
22. Tighten the rear mount bolt (C), then install the rear mount stop (D).
23. Install the vacuum hose (A).
24. Tighten the front mount bolt (B), then install the front mount stop (C).
25. Loosen the mounting bolts for the upper engine mount bracket, then retighten them to the specified torque.
26. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
27. Connect the power steering pressure switch connector.
28. Connect the connector to the steering gearbox.
29. Install the power steering (P/S) hose.
30. Install the transfer assembly. Transfer Assembly Installation
31. Install the propeller shaft. Propeller Shaft Installation
32. Install the ATF cooler hoses to the transmission. Service and Repair
33. Install the exhaust pipe assembly (A) using new gaskets (B) and new self-locking nuts (C).
34. 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.
35. Connect the suspension lower arm to the knuckles. Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation
36. Connect the tie-rod end ball joints to the knuckles. Steering Gearbox Installation
37. Install the damper fork. Removal and Replacement
38. Connect the stabilizer links to the stabilizer bar. Front Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation
39. Install the splash shield.
40. Install the front wheels.
41. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
42. Install the A/C compressor.
43. Install the radiator. Service and Repair
44. Install the heater hoses.
45. Install the upper radiator hose (A) and the lower radiator hose (B).
46. Install the connector bracket to the front cylinder head.
47. Install the engine mount control solenoid valve bracket to the rear cylinder head.
48. Align the reference mark (A) on the steering joint and steering gearbox pinion shaft. Connect the steering joint (B) to the steering gearbox pinion shaft (C). Tighten the steering joint bolt.
49. Install the steering joint cover (D).
50. Install the steering wheel. Steering Wheel Installation
51. Install the heat shield.
52. Install the P/S pump outlet line (A) with a new O-ring (B).
53. Install the P/S hose clamp (C).
54. Install the power steering system fluid reservoir to the clamp.
55. Install the drive belt. Service and Repair
56. Install the shift cable. Service and Repair
57. Install the brake booster vacuum hose (A) and the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (B).
58. Connect the fuel feed hose (A), Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Installation then install the quick-connect fitting cover (B).
59. Install the strut brace (A), then install the connector (B) and the transfer breather hose (C).
60. Connect the engine wire harness connectors (A), then install the harness clamp (B).
61. Install the under-hood fuse/relay box (A), then install the battery cable (B).
62. Connect the harness connector (C), then install the harness clamp (D).
63. Install the starter cable (A), the harness clamps (B), and the ground cable (C).
64. Install the battery base (A), then install the harness clamp (B).
65. Install the air intake duct cover.
66. Install the air cleaner. Service and Repair
67. Do the battery installation procedure. Removal and Replacement
68. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch.
69. Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch to 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 leaks at any point in the fuel line.
70. Refill the engine with engine oil. Service and Repair
71. Refill the transmission with ATF. ATF Replacement
72. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open. Service and Repair
73. Install the return hose to the power steering fluid reservoir Refill the power steering system fluid.. Testing and Inspection
74. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
75. Inspect the idle speed. Testing and Inspection
76. Inspect the ignition timing. Testing and Inspection
77. Install the cowl cover, the upper grille cover, the left upper fender trim, the battery trim, and the right upper fender trim. Service and Repair
78. Install the engine cover.
