Engine Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Dodge Sprinter. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the engine into the vehicle.
- Install one bell housing bolt.
- Torque the bolt to 38 N.m (28 ft.lbs.)
- Install the right motor mount bolt.
- The front engine mount to engine support bolt is torqued to 58 Nm (42 ft. lbs.).
- The engine support to crankcase bolts are torqued to 20 Nm (177 in. lbs.) and then tightened an additional 90 degrees.
- Install the left motor mount bolt.
- The front engine mount to engine support bolt is torqued to 58 Nm (42 ft. lbs.).
- The engine support to crankcase bolts are torqued to 20 Nm (177 in. lbs.) and then tightened an additional 90 degrees.
- Remove the floor jack from the transmission.
- Remove the engine lift.
- Connect the generator electrical connector.
- Install the remaining bell housing bolts.
- Torque the bell housing bolts to 38 N.m (28 ft.lbs.)
- Install the torque converter bolts and torque to 50 N.m (37 ft.lbs.).
- Install the starter.
- Install the starter bolts.
- Connect the B+ wire from the starter.
- Torque the starter to block bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft lbs).
- Torque the circuit 30 nut to 14 Nm (124 in. lbs.)
- Torque the circuit 50 nuts to 7 Nm (62 in. lbs.)
- Install the bolts for the left exhaust flange.
- Install the bolts for the right exhaust flange.
- Torque the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold bolts to 20 Nm (177 in. lbs.)
- Connect the oxygen sensor connectors at the connector bracket.
- Install the front lower sound shield.
- Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
- Connect the coolant level sensor.
- Connect the engine ground strap.
- Install the transmission dip stick bolts.
- Install the PCM.
- Connect the PCM connectors.
- Connect the fuel lines at the fuel rail.
- Connect the canister purge lines.
- Connect the electric fan connector.
- Install the radiator support. Make sure the radiator support location lines up with the marks made on the frame during the removal process.
- Install the lower radiator hose.
- Install the upper radiator hose.
- Install the heater hose lines from the extension line.
- Install the transmission cooler lines from the radiator.
- Install the condenser lines.
- Install the condenser line bolt.
- Connect the A/C pressure sensor.
- Connect the power steering fluid lines.
- Fill the power steering fluid.
- Fill the coolant.
- Install the lower sound shield.
- Install the front fascia assembly.
- Install the license plate holder and step grip plate.
- Install the head lamp trim panel.
- Install the head lamp trim panel screws.
- Install the grill assembly.
- Install the intake air housing.
- Connect the battery ground.
- Close the hood.