3.2L Engine (Service Information): Installation: Engine

Fig 1: Identifying Front Engine Mount Bolts

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1. Attach the lifting device to the engine lifting eyes.
2. Remove the engine from the engine stand.
3. Lower the engine into the engine compartment and install the lower engine mount bolts (1). Tighten bolts to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the transmission. For Automatic, refer to INSTALLATION , or for Manual, refer to INSTALLATION .
5. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to INSTALLATION .
   Fig 2: Removing/Installing Transmission Ground Bolt & Cable

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6. Bolt on the ground cable at the transmission (1). Tighten to 40 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the starter. Refer to INSTALLATION .
8. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to INSTALLATION .
9. Install the front exhaust pipes. Refer to INSTALLATION .
   Fig 3: Removing/Installing Lower Splash Shield

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10. Install the lower splash shield (2). Tighten the screws (1) to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.).
11. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Bypass Hose & Lower Radiator Hose

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12. Connect the lower radiator hose (1) and the coolant bypass hose (2) at the water pump.
13. Connect the heater hoses at the engine block and the intake manifold.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting/Connecting Upper Radiator Hose

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14. Connect the upper radiator hose (1) at the thermostat housing.
15. Connect the engine wire harness.
    Fig 6: Identifying Oxygen Sensor Harness Connectors, MAF Sensor Harness Connector, Heater Hose & Fuel Supply Line

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16. Connect the fuel supply line (4) at the fuel rail. Tighten the fitting to 38 N.m (28 ft. lbs.).
17. Connect the oxygen sensor harness connector (1), MAF sensor harness connector (2), and the heater hose (3) at rear of engine.
18. Connect the ignition coil(s), fuel injector(s), camshaft position sensor, crankshaft position sensor, throttle position sensor, map sensor, engine coolant temperature sensor, EGR solenoid, air pump, air pump switchover solenoid, A/C compressor, and generator harness connectors.
    Fig 7: Identifying Pressure & Return Lines

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19. Connect the power steering pressure (2) and return line (1) to the power steering pump. Tighten the high pressure fitting to 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.).
20. Connect the ground lead at the power steering pump. Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
21. Refill the power steering pump fluid reservoir.
22. Connect the vacuum hoses at the brake booster, intake manifold, and the purge valve.
23. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to INSTALLATION .
24. Install and connect the radiator with the radiator fan. Refer to INSTALLATION .
25. Install the air cleaner assembly. See INSTALLATION .
26. Connect the negative battery cable.
27. Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
28. Fill the engine with engine oil. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .
29. Start the engine and check for leaks.
30. Recheck all fluid levels.