Installation Special Tool(s) | 303-122 Lifting Bracket, Engine | Materials Name Specification High-Temperature Grease ESD-M1C220-A General Equipment Hose clamp remover/installer Hydraulic jib crane Trolley jack Vehicle/axle stands | -
CAUTION:Make sure that the transmission is installed straight in relation to the engine to prevent damage to the pilot bearing. Apply a thin film of grease to the input shaft guide sleeve. Torque: 40 Nm | | -
Lower the hydraulic jib crane and support the engine crossmember on suitable axle stands on both sides. | | -
Push the vehicle forward until the engine and transmission assembly is in place of the engine compartment. | | -
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to: Jacking (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation). Refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation). | | -
CAUTION:Make sure that new driveshaft retaining bolts are installed. Torque: 115 Nm | | - Install the following items:
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Catalytic converter Refer to: Catalytic Converter - 2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4) (309-00 Exhaust System, Removal and Installation). | | -
Adjust the gearshift cables. Refer to: Gearshift Cable Adjustment - Vehicles With: MT82/MT-75 (308-00 Manual Transmission/Transaxle and Clutch - General Information, General Procedures). | | - Connect the following items:
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Battery Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures). | | - Install the following items:
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Radiator Refer to: Radiator (303-03 Engine Cooling, Removal and Installation). -
Condenser core Refer to: Condenser Core (412-03A Air Conditioning, Removal and Installation). -
Accessory drive belt Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt - 2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4) (303-05 Accessory Drive, Removal and Installation). | | -
Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - 2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4), Vehicles Without: Fuel Fired Booster Heater (303-03 Engine Cooling, General Procedures). Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - 2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4), Vehicles With: Fuel Fired Booster Heater (303-03 Engine Cooling, General Procedures). | | |