For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

#### Tools Required

• | J 28467-360 Engine Support Fixture

• | J 23742 Ball Joint Separator

• | J 34730-250 Fuel Pressure Gauge

• | J 36018 Belt Tension Gauge

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to

   Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

   in General Information.
2. Remove drain and recover coolant. Refer to Coolant Replacement in Engine Cooling.
3. Recover the refrigerant if equipped with A/C. Refer to SECTION 1B.
4. Remove the left sound insulator. Refer to SECTION
5. Disconnect the clutch push rod from the pedal assembly (manual transmission only).
6. Disconnect the heater hose at the thermostat housing.
7. Disconnect the radiator inlet (upper) hose.
8. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
9. Remove the coolant fan. Refer to Coolant Fan Replacement in Engine Cooling.
10. Remove the compressor/condenser hose assembly at the compressor and discard the O-rings, if the vehicle is A/C equipped. Refer to SECTION 1B.
11. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the front of the engine.
12. Remove the following electrical connections:

• | The generator

• | The A/C compressor, if equipped

• | The injector harness

• | The IAC and TP sensor at the throttle body

• | The MAP sensor

• | The Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor

• | The EVAP Canister Purge solenoid

• | The starter solenoid

• | The ground connections

• | The negative battery cable from the transmission

• | The Electronic Ignition Coil and Module assembly

• | The two Engine Coolant Temperature sensors

• | The Oil Pressure sensor/switch

• | The O2S (Oxygen sensor)

• | The Crankshaft Position sensor

• | The back up Lamp switch and position the harness aside

• | The camshaft position sensor

13. Remove the power brake vacuum hose from the throttle body.
14. Remove the throttle cable.
15. Remove the throttle cable bracket.
16. Remove the power steering bolts.
17. Remove the power steering pump. Position the pump aside with the lines attached.

Caution: Remove the fuel tank cap and relieve the fuel system pressure before servicing the fuel system in order to reduce the risk of personal injury. After you relieve the fuel system pressure, a small amount of fuel may be released when servicing the fuel lines, the fuel injection pump, or the connections. In order to reduce the risk of personal injury, cover the fuel system components with a shop towel before disconnection. This will catch any fuel that may leak out. Place the towel in an approved container when the disconnection is complete.

18. Disconnect the fuel lines. Refer to Fuel Hose and Pipes (Engine Compartment Fuel Pipes) .
19. Disconnect the shift cables. Refer to Engine Controls.
20. Disconnect the clutch actuator line. Refer to SECTION 7C.
21. Remove the exhaust manifold.
22. Remove the heat shield.
23. Disconnect the radiator outlet (lower) hose from the radiator.
24. Install the J 28467-360 .
25. Remove the one bolt attaching the coolant recovery tank. Position the tank aside with the hoses connected.
26. Remove the engine mount assembly. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
27. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to SECTION 0A.
28. Remove the front wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to SECTION 3E.
29. Remove the right splash shield.
30. Remove the following electrical connections:

• | The VSS

• | The knock sensor

• | The starter solenoid

• | Both of the front ABS wheel speed sensors

31. Remove the engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement .
32. Remove the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission.
33. Separate the ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to SECTION 3C.
34. Remove the suspension supports and the stabilizer shaft as an assembly. Refer to SECTION 3C.
35. Disconnect the heater outlet hose from the radiator outlet pipe.
36. Remove the axle shaft from the transmission and intermediate shaft (manual transmission only). Position the axle shaft aside. Refer to SECTION 4D.
37. Remove the flywheel housing cover.
38. Position suitable support below the engine and lower the car into the support.
39. Mark the threads on the support fixture hooks in order to duplicate the setting when reinstalling the engine.
40. Remove the engine support fixture J-hooks.
41. Raise the vehicle slowly off of the engine and transmission assembly. It may be necessary to move the engine/transmission assembly rearward in order to clear the intake manifold.
42. Separate the engine from the transmission.

### Installation Procedure

Important: Make certain the bolts are in their correct locations.

1. Assemble the engine to the transmission.
2. Position the engine and the transmission assembly under the engine compartment.
3. Slowly lower the vehicle over the assembly until the transmission mount is indexed.
4. Install the bolt.
5. Install the J 28467-360 adjust to the previous setting.
6. Install the engine mount assembly. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
7. Install the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission.
8. Raise the vehicle off of the support.
9. Install the axle shafts to the transmission. Refer to SECTION 4D.
10. Connect the heater outlet hose to the radiator outlet pipe.
11. Install the suspension supports. Refer to SECTION 3C.
12. Install the stabilizer shaft assembly. Refer to SECTION 3C.
13. Install the ball joint nuts. Refer to SECTION 3C.
14. Install the engine strut mount. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement.
15. Connect the following electrical connections:

• | The VSS

• | The knock sensor

• | The starter solenoid

• | Both front ABS wheel speed sensors

16. Install the flywheel housing cover.
17. Connect the lower radiator hose.
18. Install the right splash shield.
19. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to SECTION 3E.
20. Lower the vehicle.
21. Remove the J 28467-A .
22. Install the coolant recovery tank. Refer to Coolant Recovery Tank Replacement in Engine Cooling.
23. Install the following electrical connections:

• | The generator

• | The injector harness

• | The A/C compressor, if equipped

• | The IAC and TP sensor at the throttle body

• | The MAP sensor

• | The IAT sensor

• | The EVAP Canister Purge solenoid

• | The starter solenoid

• | The ground connections

• | The negative battery cable to the transmission

• | The two Engine Coolant Temperature sensors

• | The Oil Pressure sensor/switch

• | The O2S (Oxygen Sensor)

• | The crankshaft position sensor

• | The Backup Light switch

• | The Electronic Ignition Coil and Module assembly

• | The camshaft position sensor

24. Connect the vacuum hoses.
25. Connect the compressor/condenser hose assembly to the compressor, if A/C equipped. Refer to SECTION 1B.
26. Install the clutch actuator line. Refer to SECTION 7C.
27. Install the shift cables. Refer to SECTION 7B.
28. Install the exhaust manifold
29. Install the heat shield.
30. Connect the fuel lines. Refer to Fuel Hose and Pipes (Engine Compartment Fuel Pipes) .
31. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.
32. Install the power steering pump to the block. Refer to SECTION 3B.
33. Install the power steering pump bolts. Refer to SECTION 3B1.
34. Connect the vacuum hoses to intake manifold.
35. Install the throttle cable bracket.
36. Install the throttle cable. Refer to Throttle Cable Replacement in Engine Controls.
37. Install the coolant fan. Refer to Coolant Fan Replacement in Engine Cooling.
38. Install the air cleaner assembly.
39. Install the radiator outlet (upper) hose.
40. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Coolant Replacement in Engine Cooling.
41. Install the left sound insulator and disconnect the clutch push rod from the pedal assembly, on manual transmission only.
42. Connect the heater hose at the thermostat housing.
43. Fill the transmission with fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement in Transmission.
44. Fill engine oil.
45. Connect the negative battery cable.
46. If the vehicle is A/C equipped, evaluate, charge and leak test the A/C system. Refer to SECTION 1B.