ENGINE (6-Speed A/T) ('16-'18 9-Speed A/T): Installation
- Engine Mount Bracket - Install
1. Install the engine mount brackets and the accessory brackets, then tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
- Engine - Install
1. Position the engine/transmission under the vehicle. Be sure that they are properly aligned. Carefully lower the vehicle until the engine/transmission are properly positioned in the engine compartment. Make sure the vehicle is not resting on any part of the engine/transmission. Support the engine/transmission with a chain hoist (A) and carefully raise the engine/transmission into place.
NOTE: Reinstall the mounting bolts/support nuts in the sequence given in the following steps. Failure to follow this sequence may cause excessive noise and vibration, and reduce engine mount life. - Upper Half of Side Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt (Engine Side) - Loosely Install
NOTE: Always use new bolts.
- Engine Support Hanger - Install
1. Install the engine hanger balance bar (A). Attach the front arm (B) to the front cylinder head with a 10 mm (0.39 in) spacer (C) and a 10 x 1.25 mm bolt (D). Remove the rear arm from the engine hanger balance bar, then install the 2008 V6 attachment arm (E). Attach the 2008 V6 attachment arm to the rear cylinder head with a 10 mm (0.39 in) spacer (F) and an 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (G). 2. Install the engine support hanger (H) onto the vehicle as shown, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the engine hanger balance bar. Tighten the wing nut (I) by hand, and lift and support the engine/transmission.
NOTE:
- Be careful when working around the windshield.
- AAR-T1256 two sets required for stacking additional cross section bars.
- Chain Hoist - Remove
- Battery Base - Install (6-Speed A/T)
1. Install the battery base and the harness clips (A). - 12 Volt Battery Duct - Install - Refer to:
12 Volt Battery Duct - Removal and Installation (2016)
12 Volt Battery Duct - Removal and Installation (2017 2018)
12 Volt Battery Duct - Removal and Installation (2019 2020 2021)
- Vehicle - Lift
1. Raise the vehicle. - Front Subframe - Support
1. Attach the subframe adapter to the front subframe by looping the belt (A) over the front of the front subframe, then secure the belt with its stop (B), and tighten the wing nut (C). 2. Raise a transmission jack and line up the slots in the subframe adapter arms with the bolt holes on the transmission jack base, then securely attach them with four bolts.
- Front Subframe - Install
NOTE: Align the front subframe with the subframe alignment pin.
- Transmission Mount Mounting Bolt (Transmission Side) - Loosely Install
- Transmission Ground Cable - Connect
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- Connector (Front Engine Mount Actuator) - Connect
1. Install the harness clip (A). 2. Connect the connector (B).
- Connector (Rear Engine Mount Actuator) - Connect
1. Install the harness clip (A). 2. Connect the connector (B).
- Rear Engine Mount and Rear Engine Mount Stop Mounting Bolt - Loosely Install
NOTE: Always use a new bolt and new nuts.
- Vehicle - Lift
1. Lower the vehicle. - Engine Support Hanger, Engine Hanger Balance Bar, and 2008 V6 Attachment Arm - Remove
NOTE: After removing the engine support hanger, install the front damper caps.
- Cowl Cover - Install
- Front Engine Mount and Front Engine Mount Stop Mounting Bolt - Loosely Install
NOTE: Always use a new bolt and new nuts.
- All Engine Mount Mounting Bolt and Nut - Tighten
- No. 6 Cylinder Ignition Coil - Install
- Connector Bracket and Harness Bracket - Install
1. Install the connector bracket (A) to the front cylinder head.
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2. Install the harness bracket (B) to the rear cylinder head.
- Positive Cable - Connect
1. Connect the positive cables (A).
2. Install the harness clamp (B).
3. Connect the positive cable (C).
4. Connect the connector (D).
5. Install the connector clamp (E).
- A/C Compressor - Install
- Right Front Bulkhead Brace - Install
- Alternator - Install
- Radiator - Install
- Radiator Fan Shroud Assembly and A/C Condenser Fan Shroud Assembly - Install
- Heater Hose - Connect
6-Speed A/T 9-Speed A/T
1. Connect the heater hoses (A). - Harness Holder - Install (6-Speed A/T)
- Vehicle - Lift
1. Raise the vehicle. - Front Driveshaft - Install
- Front Lower Arm Ball Joint - Connect
- Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Connect
- Front Stabilizer Link Ball Joint - Connect
- Connector (Front Suspension Stroke Sensor) - Connect (With Auto Leveling System)
1. Install the nut. 2. Connect the connector (A).
3. Install the harness clips (B).
- Transfer Assembly - Install (AWD) - Refer to:
- Propeller Shaft - Install (AWD)
- Under-Floor TWC - Install - Refer to:
- Engine Undercover - Install
- Front Inner Fender - Install - Refer to: Front Inner Fender Removal and Installation
- Splash Shield - Install
- Front Wheel - Install
- Vehicle - Lift
1. Lower the vehicle. - Steering Joint - Connect
- Shift Cable (Transmission Side) - Connect (6-Speed A/T)
- Brake Booster Vacuum Hose - Connect
1. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose (A). - EVAP Canister Purge Joint - Install
1. Install the EVAP canister purge joint. 2. Connect the EVAP canister purge hose (A).
- Fuel Feed Hose (High Pressure Fuel Pump Side) - Connect
- Connector (PCM and Engine Wire Harness) - Connect
1. Connect the connectors (A).
2. Install the harness clamp (B).
- Intake Air Duct - Install
- 12 Volt Battery Box - Install
- 12 Volt Battery - Install
- Engine Oil - Refill
- ATF - Refill - Refer to:
- Engine Coolant - Refill/Air Bleed - Refer to:
- Fuel Leak - Check
- Air Cleaner and Air Intake Tube - Install
- Transmission Gear - Check
1. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows the transmission range switch. - Fluid Leak - Check
- PCM - Reset
- CKP Pattern - Clear/Learn
- Idle Speed - Inspect
- Ignition Timing - Inspect
- Front Bulkhead Cover - Install
- Engine Cover - Install
- Hood Support Strut Normal Position - Return
- Wheel Alignment - Check
- Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position - Clear
- Headlight Initial Position - Learn (With Auto Leveling System)