Part 2

Engine











46. Install the PSP tube bracket-to-steering gear bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





47. Install a new engine oil filter.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and then rotate an additional 180 degrees.





AWD vehicles

48. Line up the index marks on the rear driveshaft to the index marks on the PTU flange made during removal and install the 4 new bolts.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).





All vehicles

49. Using a new gasket, install the Y-pipe and install the 2 new nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

- Attach the exhaust hanger.





50. Install the Y-pipe assembly and 4 new nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).





51. NOTICE: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System Service and Repair.

NOTE: Align the index marks made during removal.

Install the steering intermediate shaft onto the steering gear and install a new bolt.

- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).





52. Position the RH brake hose bracket and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).





53. Position the rubber shield and install the 2 lower scrivets.





54. NOTICE: Do not tighten the wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.

NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Using the previously removed RH and LH wheel hub nuts, seat the halfshaft.

- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).

- Remove and discard the wheel hub nuts.





55. NOTICE: The wheel hub nut contains a one-time locking chemical that is activated by the heat created when it is tightened. Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened within the specified time or damage to the components can occur.

NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Install a new RH and LH wheel hub nut.

- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).





56. Connect the hose to the power steering reservoir.





57. Install the ground cable and bolt.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).





58. Attach the wire to the RH valve cover stud bolt.





59. Attach the engine wiring harness retainer.





60. Connect the fuel supply tube to the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to Fuel System - General Information Service and Repair.





61. Using a new O-ring seal, connect the upper A/C tube to the condenser, install the nut and connect the A/C pressure switch electrical connector.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).





62. If equipped, attach the engine block heater harness to the radiator support.

63. Attach the wiring harness pin-type retainer and connect the transaxle control cable to the shift cable bracket.





64. Connect the transaxle control cable to the control lever.





65. Connect the upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose and 2 heater hoses to the thermostat housing.





66. Install the engine wiring harness retainer to the bulkhead.

1. Slide the wiring harness in the bulkhead.

2. Make sure the wiring harness retainer tab is below the bulkhead lip.





67. Connect the 2 PCM electrical connectors.





68. Connect the PCM and engine harness electrical connectors.
- Attach the wiring harness retainer.





69. Install the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge valve. For additional information, refer to Evaporative Emissions Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve.

70. Attach the EVAP tube pin-type retainer to the upper intake manifold.





71. Connect the vacuum hose and the EVAP tube from the upper intake manifold.





72. Install the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to Engine Cooling Service and Repair.

73. Using a new O-ring seal and gasket seal, install the A/C tube and the nut.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).





74. Using a new O-ring seal and gasket seal, connect the A/C tube and install the nut.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).





75. Connect the power steering cooler tube.





76. Install the front valance, 7 pushpins and 5 screws.





77. Install the accessory drive belt and the power steering belt. For additional information, refer to Accessory Drive Service and Repair.

78. Install the LF wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires Removal and Replacement.

79. Connect the ground cable to the negative battery terminal and install the nut.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).





80. Connect the 2 power feed wires to the positive battery terminal and install the nut.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).





81. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector.





82. Install the battery tray. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Tray.

83. Install the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering Air Cleaner Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe.

84. Install the strut tower brace and the 4 nuts.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).





85. Attach the brake booster vacuum hose retainers to the strut tower brace.





86. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to Front End Body Panels Service and Repair.

87. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.

88. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Engine Cooling Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.

89. Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Steering System - Hydraulic Power Assist Steering (HPAS) Service and Repair.

90. Recharge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging.