Installation Procedure
- Assemble the engine frame insulators to the engine frame. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT .
- Using 16 mm (0.630 in) dowel pins in the alignment holes (1), align the engine frame (2) with the body.NOTE:
- Install the engine frame insulator fasteners (3) to secure the engine frame (2) to the vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 191 N.m (141 lb ft).
- Remove the jack stands supporting the engine frame.
- Install the 2 rear transaxle mount fasteners.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
- Install the front transaxle mount fastener.
Tighten
Tighten the fastener to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
- Install the fasteners in order to retain the rack and pinion to the vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
- Install the brackets securing the power steering lines to the frame. Refer to POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE REPLACEMENT (L47) and POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE REPLACEMENT (L47) in Power Steering System.
- Connect the ball joints to the steering knuckle. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.
- Install the ABS module to the bracket on left front. Refer to ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (EBCM) REPLACEMENT in Anti-Lock Brake System.
- Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the engine support fixture from the vehicle.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Test drive the vehicle in order to ensure there are no performance issues.