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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the control arms. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (FE7) or LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (FE1, FE3) in Front Suspension.
  2. Assemble the engine frame insulators to the engine frame in the following order:
    1. 2.1. Install the upper insulator (5) into the engine frame (1).
    2. 2.2. Install the retainer (7) and the upper spacer (6) onto the upper insulator (5).
    3. 2.3. Install the lower insulator (4) into the engine frame (1).
    4. 2.4. Install the lower insulator retainer (3) onto the lower insulator (4).
    5. 2.5. Install the bolts (2) into the engine frame (1).
  3. Lower the vehicle onto the engine frame.
    Fig 1: Installing Upper Insulator Into Engine Frame
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  4. Using dowel pins in the alignment holes (1), align the engine frame (2) with the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Aligning Engine Frame With Vehicle
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    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  5. Install the engine frame insulator retainer bolts in order to retain the engine frame to the vehicle.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the retainers to 191 N.m (141 lb ft).

  6. Raise the vehicle away from the jack stands supporting the engine frame.
    Fig 3: Raising Vehicle On Jack Stands Supporting Engine Frame
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  7. Install the fasteners in order to retain the rear transaxle mount (1) to the bracket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the retainers to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Fig 4: Installing Fasteners In Order To Retain Rear Transaxle Mount To Bracket
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  8. Install the fastener in order to retain the front engine mount to the engine frame.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fastener to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

    Fig 5: Installing Fastener In Order To Retain Front Engine Mount To Engine Frame
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  9. Install the fasteners in order to retain the steering gear to the engine frame.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fastener to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).

  10. Install the bracket (2) to retain the power steering line (1) to the engine frame.
  11. Install the clips (3) retaining power steering line (4) along engine frame rail.
    Fig 6: Installing Bracket To Retain Power Steering Line To Engine Frame
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  12. Install the steering gear heat shield (2) to the vehicle.
  13. Install the fasteners (1) in order to retain the steering gear heat shield (2) to the steering gear.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the retainers to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  14. Install the A.I.R. Pump to the vehicle. Refer to Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Replacement in Engines Controls .
  15. Install the brake pressure modulator valve. Refer to BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE (BPMV) REPLACEMENT in Antilock Brake System.
  16. Install the real time dampening sensor links to the lower control arm ball studs.
    Fig 7: Installing Steering Gear Heat Shield To Vehicle
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  17. Install the front air deflector. Refer to AIR DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT in Body Front End.
  18. Install the ball joints to the steering knuckle. Refer to LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT (FE1, FE3) in Front Suspension.
  19. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  20. Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT (FE1 AND FE3) or STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT (FE7) in Front Suspension.
  21. Lower the vehicle.
  22. Remove the J 28467-A  , supporting the engine.
    Fig 8: Removing J 28467-A Supporting Engine
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