Installation (Vitara)
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- Lower engine assembly into engine compartment and connect engine to transmission. Hand-tighten bolts and nuts fastening cylinder block and transmission. Tighten engine mounting bracket nuts (R & L) to 36.5 ft. lbs. (50 N.m). Tighten bolts fastening cylinder block and transmission to 61.5 ft. lbs. (85 N.m). Remove lifting device. Reverse removal procedure for installation, noting the following:
- Tighten torque converter bolts to 47 ft. lbs. (65 N.m).
- Tighten nuts fastening cylinder block and transmission to 61.5 ft. lbs. (85 N.m)
- Tighten bolts of exhaust pipes to 36.5 ft. lbs. (50 N.m)
- Tighten transmission stiffener bolts (right side) to 36.5 ft. lbs. (50 N.m)
- Adjust water pump drive belt tension. Adjust power steering pump belt tension or A/C compressor belt tension, if equipped.
- Adjust accelerator cable play and A/T throttle cable (for A/T) play. Check to ensure that all removed parts are back in place.
- Refill engine with engine oil. Refill cooling system. Verify that there is no fuel leakage, coolant leakage and exhaust gas leakage at each connection.