Installation Special Tool(s) | 303-122 Lifting Bracket, Engine | General Equipment Hose clamp remover/installer Hydraulic jib crane Mounting table set Securing Strap Tire lever Wooden Block | -
Install the Special Tool(s): 303-122 | | -
CAUTION:The torque converter hub must engage fully with the oil pump drive gear. -
Position the steel straightedge on the transmission flange. -
Measure the correct installation depth between the automatic transmission flange and the torque converter guide collar. | | -
CAUTION:Ensure that the two guide sleeves are installed. CAUTION:The torque converter must remain at the correct installation depth throughout the entire installation procedure. NOTE:Before installing the bolts in the transmission, the torque converter studs must be aligned with the holes in the drive plate. Torque: 48 Nm | | -
Refer to: Starter Motor - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma) (303-06A Starting System, Removal and Installation). | | -
Secure the engine and transmission to the assembly table using suitable tensioning straps and wooden blocks. | | -
Remove the Special Tool(s): 303-122 | | -
CAUTION:Make sure that no components catch. Lower the vehicle to take the load off the engine mountings. Refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation). | | -
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NOTE:Only tighten the nuts finger tight at this stage. | | -
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NOTE:Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage. | | -
Remove the assembly stand. | | -
NOTE:Make sure that these components are installed to the noted removal position. | | -
CAUTION:Gearshift cables must not be kinked or bent. | | -
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures). | | -
Refer to: Battery Tray - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation). | | -
Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma) (303-05A Accessory Drive, Removal and Installation). | | -
Refer to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). Refer to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). | | -
CAUTION:Make sure that the exhaust flexible pipe is not forcibly bent. Torque: 48 Nm | | -
Refer to: Radiator (303-03A Engine Cooling - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma), Removal and Installation). | | -
Connect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures). | | |