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Engine Unit: Installation

  1. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE 

    HINT:

    • The mounting bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps (steps  b and  e).
    • If any one of the mounting bolts is broken or deformed, replace it.
    1. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the mounting bolt end.

      Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent 

      Fig 1: Applying Adhesive To Threads Of Mounting Bolt End
      G02951527Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the front spacer, drive plate and rear spacer on the crankshaft.
    3. Install and uniformly tighten the 8 mounting bolts in several passes, in the sequence shown in Fig 2.

      Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf) 

      If any one of the mounting bolts does not meet the torque specification, replace the mounting bolt.

      Fig 2: Installing And Uniformly Tightening Mounting Bolts In Sequence
      G02951528Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Mark the mounting bolt with paint.
    5. Retighten the mounting bolts by 90° in the numerical order shown in Fig 2.
    6. Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to (e).
    Fig 3: Checking Painted Mark Is At 90°
    G02951529Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION TO ENGINE 
    1. Check the torque converter clutch installation. (See REMOVAL )
    2. Attach the transmission to the engine.
    3. Install the ground strap and 10 bolts.

      Torque: 

      37 N.m (380 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf) for 14 mm head 

      72 N.m (730 kgf.cm, 53 ft.lbf) for 17 mm head 

    Fig 4: Installing Transmission To Engine
    G02951530Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH BOLTS 
    1. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt end.

      Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent 

      Fig 5: Applying Adhesive Threads Of Bolt End
      G02951531Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Hold the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench, and install the 6 bolts evenly.

      Torque: 48 N.m (490 kgf.cm, 35 ft.lbf) 

      HINT:

      First install the black colored bolt, install the other bolts.

    3. Install the flywheel housing under cover with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 6: Installing Flywheel Housing Under Cover With Bolts
      G02951532Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL OIL COOLER PIPE FOR TRANSMISSION 
  5. INSTALL OIL DIPSTICK GUIDE AND DIPSTICK FOR TRANSMISSION 
    1. Install a new O-ring to the dipstick guide.
    2. Apply soapy water to the O-ring.
    3. Connect the dipstick guide end to the dipstick tube of the oil pan.
    4. Install the dipstick guide with the bolt.
    5. Install the dipstick.
  6. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE TO TRANSMISSION 

    Connect the connectors and wire:

    • Connect the VSV connector.
    • Connect the PNP switch connector.
    • Connect the solenoid connector.
    • Connect the direct clutch speed sensor connector.
    • Connect the engine wire to 3 wire clamps.
  7. INSTALL ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY IN VEHICLE 
    1. Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
    2. Slowly lower the engine and transmission assembly into the engine compartment.
      Fig 7: Lowering Engine And Transmission Assembly Into Engine Compartment
      G02951533Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Insert the stud bolts of the front engine mounting brackets into the stud bolt holes of the front suspension crossmember.
    4. Keep the engine level.
      Fig 8: Keeping Engine Level
      G02951534Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install the rear engine mounting member with the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.

      Torque: 

      25.5 N.m (260 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) for bolts 

      13.5 N.m (135 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf) for nuts 

      NOTE: Be careful of installation direction.
      Fig 9: Installing Rear Engine Mounting Member With Bolts And Nuts
      G02951535Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Install the 4 nuts holding the engine mounting brackets to the front suspension crossmember.

      Torque: 68 N.m (700 kgf.cm, 50 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 10: Installing Nuts Holding Engine Mounting Brackets To Front Suspension Cross Member
      G02951536Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Install the 2 hole plugs.
    8. Remove the engine chain hoist.
    9. Install the No.1 V-bank cover bracket to the No.2 engine hanger with the nut.
  8. INSTALL HEAT INSULATORS FOR FRONT SIDE OF FRONT EXHAUST PIPE 
  9. INSTALL PS GEAR HOUSING 
    1. Connect the sliding yoke to the steering intermediate shaft.
    2. Install the PS gear housing with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 65 N.m (660 kgf.cm, 48 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 11: Installing PS Gear Housing Bolts
      G02951537Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the 2 PS oil tube with the bolt.
    4. Install the bolt holding the sliding yoke to the steering intermediate shaft.

      Torque: 35 N.m (360 kgf.cm, 26 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 12: Installing Bolt Holding Sliding Yoke To Steering Intermediate Shaft
    G02951538Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL ROD 

    Install the control rod with the 2 clips.

    Fig 13: Installing Transmission Control Rod With Clips
    G02951539Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL A/C COMPRESSOR 
    1. Install the A/C compressor, compressor stay and wire bracket with the 3 bolts and nut.

      Torque: 

      49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf) for bolt 

      29 N.m (300 kgf.cm, 21 ft.lbf) for nut 

      Fig 14: Installing A/C Compressor
      G02951540Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the A/C compressor connector.
    3. Install the wire clamp.
  12. INSTALL PS PUMP 
    1. Install the PS pump with the 2 bolts and nut. Alternately tighten the bolts and nut.

      Torque: 

      39.2 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf) for bolts 

      43.1 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) for nut 

      Fig 15: Installing PS Pump
      G02951541Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the PS oil pressure switch connector.
    3. Install the RH engine under cover with the 2 screws.
  13. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  14. INSTALL CENTER FRONT FLOOR BRACE 

    Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) 

  15. INSTALL HEAT INSULATORS 
  16. INSTALL TWC 

    Install a new gasket and the TWC with 3 new nuts. Install the 2 TWC.

    Torque: 62 N.m (630 kgf.cm, 46 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 16: Installing TWC
    G02951542Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. INSTALL CENTER AND FRONT EXHAUST PIPE 
  18. INSTALL HEATED OXYGEN SENSORS 

    Install the 2 oxygen sensors to the front exhaust pipe.

    Torque: 44 N.m (450 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) 

    HINT:

    • Before installing the oxygen sensor, twist the sensor wire counterclockwise 3 and 1/2 turns.
    • After installing the oxygen sensor, check that the sensor wire is not twisted. If it is twisted, remove the oxygen sensor and reinstall it.
  19. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE TO ECM BOX 
    1. Install the engine wire grommet to the ECM box.
    2. Connect these connectors:
      • Connect the 3 engine ECM connectors.
      • Connect the 4 wire harness connectors.
      • Connect the 2 junction connectors.
    3. Install these parts:
      • Install the ECM hood.
      • Install the ECM cover.
  20. CONNECT CONNECTORS, WIRE, STRAPS, CLAMPS AND HOSES 
    • Connect the generator wire to generator.
    • Connect the wire for generator wire to wire clamp on generator.
    • Connect the ground cable to stay on generator.
    • Connect the PS oil hose to No. 1 oil pan.
    • Connect the 2 PS air hoses to hose clamp on No. 3 RH timing belt cover.
    • Connect the hose clamp for PS air hose.
    • Connect the PS air hose to upper intake manifold.
    • Connect the starter cable to battery.
    • Connect the ground strap to body.
    • Connect the 2 heater hoses.
    • Connect the fuel inlet hose (rear fuel pipe) to fuel main tube.
  21. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE 

    Install the brace with the 6 bolts.

    Torque: 58 N.m (590 kgf.cm, 43 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 17: Installing Front Suspension Member Brace Bolts
    G02951543Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. INSTALL DRIVE BELT (See  BELT TENSION  )  . The drive belt tension can be released by turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise. The pulley bolt for the belt tensioner has a left-hand thread.
  23. INSTALL RADIATOR ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  24. INSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE 
  25. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 
  26. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET 
  27. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT 
  28. FILL WITH ENGINE OIL 
  29. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS 
  30. INSTALL V-BANK COVER 
  31. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  32. INSTALL HOOD 
  33. PERFORM ROAD TEST 

    Check for abnormal noise, shock, slippage, correct shift points and smooth operation.

  34. RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT AND OIL LEVELS