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Engine Unit: Installation

  1. INSTALL GENERATOR 
    1. Install the generator with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 

      • 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf) for bolt A 
      • 21 N.m (214 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf) for bolt B 
      Fig 1: Installing Generator
      G02925539Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the A/C wire.
    3. Connect the generator connector.
    4. Connect the generator wire with the nut, and install the cover.

      Torque: 9.7 N.m (99 kgf.cm, 86 in.lbf) 

  2. INSTALL PS VANE PUMP 
    1. Install the vane pump with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 43 N.m (439 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 2: Installing PS Vane Pump
      G02925540Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
  3. INSTALL A/C COMPRESSOR 
    1. Install the compressor with the 3 bolts and nut.

      Torque: 24.5 N.m (250 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 3: Installing A/C Compressor
      G02925541Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the magnetic clutch and lock sensor connector.
  4. INSTALL DRIVE BELT (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  5. A/T: INSTALL DRIVE PLATE 
    1. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt end.

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

      Fig 4: Applying Adhesive To Threads Of Bolt End
      G02925542Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Align the pin of the front spacer with the pin hole of the crankshaft, and install the front spacer.
      Fig 5: Aligning Pin Of Front Spacer With Pin Hole Of Crankshaft
      G02925543Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the drive plate and rear spacer as shown in Fig 6 .
      Fig 6: Installing Drive Plate & Rear Spacer
      G02925544Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install and uniformly tighten the 8 bolts in several passes, in the sequence shown.

      Torque: 98 N.m (1,000 kgf.cm, 72 ft.lbf) 

  6. M/T: INSTALL FLYWHEEL (See procedure in step   5 ) 

    Torque: 130 N.m (1,326 kgf.cm, 96 ft.lbf) 

  7. MT: INSTALL CLUTCH DISC AND COVER (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
    Fig 7: Tightening Sequence Of Flywheel Drive Plate And Rear Spacer Bolts
    G02925545Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL ENGINE TO TRANSAXLE 
    1. Install the 6 upper bolts holding the transaxle to the engine.

      Torque: 

      • 46 N.m (469 kgf.cm, 34 ft.lbf) for bolt A 
      • 64 N.m (653 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf) for bolt B 
      Fig 8: Installing Transaxle Bolts
      G02925546Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. A/T:

      Connect the connectors and clamps.

      1. Connect the park/neutral position switch connector.
      2. Connect the solenoid wire connector.
      3. Connect the input turbine speed sensor connector.
      4. Connect the counter gear speed sensor connector.
      5. Connect the vehicle speed sensor.
      6. Connect the wire clamp from the bracket.
      7. Connect the wire clamp to the mounting bracket.
        Fig 9: Connecting Connectors & Clamps (A/T)
        G02925547Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. M/T:

      Connect the connectors.

      1. Connect the vehicle speed sensor connector.
      2. Connect the back-up light switch connector.
        Fig 10: Connecting Connectors (M/T)
        G02925548Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the 4 lower bolts holding the engine to the transaxle.

      Torque: 44 N.m (449 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 11: Installing Lower Bolts Holding Engine To Transaxle
      G02925549Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. A/T: 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 

    2. Hold the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench, and install the 6 bolts evenly.

      Torque: 41 N.m (418 kgf.cm, 30 ft.lbf) 

      HINT:

      First tighten the green colored bolt, install the other bolts.

      Fig 12: Tightening Green Colored Bolt
      G02925550Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. 2WD: INSTALL CENTER BEARING BRACKET 

    Install the bearing bracket with the 3 bolts.

    Torque: 34 N.m (347 kgf.cm, 25 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 13: Installing Center Bearing Bracket
    G02925551Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. 4WD: INSTALL STIFFENER PLATE 

    Install the stiffener plate with the 5 bolts.

    Torque: 34 N.m (347 kgf.cm, 25 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 14: Installing Stiffener Plate
    G02925552Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY TO FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER AND CENTER ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER 
    1. Attach the engine and transaxle assembly to the suspension crossmember and engine mounting member.
    2. Install the bolt holding the rear engine mounting bracket to the mounting insulator.

      Torque: 88 N.m (898 kgf.cm, 65 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 15: Installing Bolt Holding Rear Engine Mounting Bracket To Mounting Insulator
      G02925553Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the bolt holding the front engine mounting bracket to the mounting insulator.

      Torque: 56 N.m (571 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 16: Installing Bolt Holding Front Engine Mounting Bracket To Mounting Insulator
      G02925554Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL ENGINE, TRANSAXLE, FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER AND CENTER ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER ASSEMBLY IN VEHICLE 
    1. Attach the engine sling device to the engine hangers.
    2. Lift the engine into the engine compartment.
      Fig 17: Lifting Engine Into Engine Compartment
      G02925555Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the bolt and 2 nuts holding the RH engine mounting insulator to the timing chain cover.

      Torque: 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 18: Installing Bolt And Nuts Holding RH Engine Mounting Insulator To Timing Chain Cover
      G02925556Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the bolt holding the LH engine mounting bracket to the mounting insulator.

      Torque: 56 N.m (571 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 19: Installing LH Engine Mounting Bracket Bolt
      G02925557Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Support the suspension crossmember with a jack.
    6. Install the 6 bolts holding the suspension crossmember engine mounting member to the body.

      Torque: 

      • 39 N.m (398 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf) for bolt A 
      • 113 N.m (1,153 kgf.cm, 83 ft.lbf) for bolt B 
      • 157 N.m (1,601 kgf.cm, 116 ft.lbf) for bolt C 
      Fig 20: Installing Suspension Crossmember Engine Mounting Member Bolts
      G02925558Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. INSTALL PS GEAR ASSEMBLY 

    Install the PS gear assembly with the 2 bolts.

    Torque: 137 N.m (1,397 kgf.cm, 101 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 21: Installing PS Gear Assembly
    G02925559Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE NO. 1 AND NO. 2 ENGINE HANGERS 
  16. CONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINKS 

    Connect the LH and RH stabilizer links with the 2 nuts.

    Torque: 44 N.m (449 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 22: Connecting Stabilizer Bar Links
    G02925560Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE 

    Install 2 new gaskets and the exhaust pipe, with the 2 compression rings and 4 bolts.

    Torque: 

    • 43 N.m (439 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) for bolt A 
    • 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf) for bolt B 
    Fig 23: Installing Front Exhaust Pipe
    G02925561Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. INSTALL LH AND RH FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  19. 4WD: INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  20. CONNECT GROUND CABLE TO TRANSAXLE 

    Torque: 19 N.m (195 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf) 

  21. A/T: CONNECT OIL COOLER HOSES 
    Fig 24: Connecting Oil Cooler Hoses (A/T)
    G02925562Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. A/T: CONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLE TO TRANSAXLE 
    1. Connect the control cable with the nut.

      Torque: 15 N.m (153 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 25: Connecting Control Cable Nut
      G02925563Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the control cable with the clip.
    3. Connect the control cable to the cable clamp.
  23. M/T: INSTALL CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER AND TUBE 
    1. Install the release cylinder with the 5 bolts.

      Torque: 

      • 25 N.m (255 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf) for bolt A 
      • 12 N.m (122 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) for bolt B 
      • 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf) for bolt C 
      Fig 26: Installing Release Cylinder (M/T)
      G02925564Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the heat insulator with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 12 N.m (122 kgf.cm, 44 ft.lbf) 

  24. INSTALL STARTER 
    1. Install the starter.
    2. Connect the starter cable with the nut.

      Torque: 8.8 N.m (90 kgf.cm, 78 in.lbf) 

    3. Install the starter with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 37 N.m (377 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 27: Installing Starter
      G02925565Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the connector.
    5. Connect the hose to the dipstick guide.
  25. M/T: CONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLES TO TRANSAXLE 
    1. Connect the 2 control cables with the 2 clips.
    2. Install the 2 washers and 2 clips.
      Fig 28: Connecting Shift Control Cables To Transaxle
      G02925566Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. DISCONNECT TUBES, HOSES, CONNECTOR, CABLE AND WIRE 
    1. Install 2 new O-rings, and connect the discharge and liquid tubes to the compressor (see REMOVAL ).
      Fig 29: Connecting Discharge & Liquid Tubes To Compressor
      G02925567Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the accelerator cable.
    3. Connect the ground wire to the cylinder head.
    4. Install a new gasket, and connect the suction hose and pressure feed tube to the PS vane pump.
      Fig 30: Connecting Suction Hose & Pressure Feed Tube
      G02925568Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the upper radiator hose.
    6. Connect the lower radiator hose.
    7. Connect the fuel tube connector (see PRECAUTION ).
    8. Connect the 2 heater hoses.
    9. Connect the connector to the fusible link block.
      Fig 31: Connecting Connector To Fusible Link Block
      G02925569Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE TO CABIN 
    1. Push in engine wire through the cabin.
    2. Connect the 6 engine wire connectors to the ECM and instrument panel wire.
    3. Install the glove compartment door with the 2 screws.
  28. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM J/B 
    1. Connect the engine wire clamp.
    2. Connect the connector.
    3. Push into the engine wire connector.
      Fig 32: Pushing Into Engine Wire Connector
      G02925570Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the engine room J/B, and tighten the bolt until it fails to catch.
    5. Install the engine room J/B cover.
  29. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the air cleaner hose to the throttle body, and install the air cleaner assembly with the 3 bolts.
    2. Connect the MAF meter connector.
    3. Connect the 2 EVAP hoses to the VSV.
    4. Connect the VSV connector for EVAP.
    5. Connect the CCV hose to the air cleaner.
    6. Connect the PCV hose to the cylinder head cover.
      Fig 33: Installing Air Cleaner Assembly
      G02925571Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. INSTALL BATTERY AND TRAY 
    1. Install the battery bracket with the 5 bolts.
    2. Install the battery tray and battery with the hold-down clamp.
    3. Install the cowl top ventilation louver (see INSTALLATION ).
      Fig 34: Installing Battery & Tray
      G02925572Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. INSTALL RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK 
  32. INSTALL HOOD (See  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
  33. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT 
  34. FILL WITH ENGINE OIL 
  35. FILL WITH TRANSFER OIL 
  36. FILL WITH TRANSAXLE OIL 
  37. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS 
  38. BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM (See  BLEEDING  ) 
  39. PERFORM ROAD TEST 

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

  40. RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT AND OIL LEVELS 
  41. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVERS