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Installation Procedure

  1. Assemble the engine frame insulators to the engine frame. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 1: Installing Engine Frame Insulators To Engine Frame
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  2. Using 16 mm (0.630 in) dowel pins in the alignment holes (1), align the engine frame (2) with the body.
    NOTE:
  3. 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).

    Fig 2: Installing Engine Frame Insulator Fasteners To Secure Engine Frame
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  4. Remove the jack stands supporting the engine frame.
  5. Install the 2 rear transaxle mount fasteners.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fasteners to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).

  6. Install the front transaxle mount fastener.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fastener to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).

  7. 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).

  8. 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.
  9. Connect the ball joints to the steering knuckle. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.
  10. Install the ABS module to the bracket on left front. Refer to ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (EBCM) REPLACEMENT in Anti-Lock Brake System.
  11. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  12. Remove the engine support fixture from the vehicle.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Test drive the vehicle in order to ensure there are no performance issues.
    Fig 3: Removing Jack Stands Supporting Engine Frame
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