Removal & Installation: Engine: Installation
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- To install, reverse removal procedure. To prevent excessive engine vibration and premature engine mount wear, tighten engine/transaxle mounts in sequence specified in next step . See Fig 2.
- Install transmission mount and tighten bolts/nuts to transmission, but leave mount-to-frame bolt loose. Install engine side mount and tighten bolts/nuts to engine, but leave mount-to-frame bolt loose. Tighten mount-to-frame bolts on transmission mount and side engine mount. Install rear mount bracket. Tighten rear mount bolts to engine, then bolts to frame. Install right front mounting bracket and tighten bolts to engine first, then to frame. Install left front mounting bracket and tighten bolts to engine first, then to frame.
- When installing drive axles, use NEW spring clips. Insert drive axles until spring clips click into groove of differential side gear. Ensure harness connectors and hoses are connected properly. Ensure control cables are not bent or pinched and are adjusted properly. On manual transmission models, adjust clutch pedal free play and verify transaxle shifts smoothly. See FWD article in CLUTCHES (M/T), or TRANSMISSION REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article in TRANSMISSION SERVICING (A/T).
- On all models, adjust drive belt tension. Fill or top off all fluids. Fill and bleed air from cooling system. See BLEEDING COOLING SYSTEM . Start engine and check for leaks.