Installation General Equipment Cable ties Vehicle/axle stands WARNING:This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Refer to: Diesel Fuel System Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). | -
Install the transaxle to the engine. | | -
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06D Starting System - 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) Diesel, Removal and Installation). | | -
WARNING:Make sure that the engine and transmission assembly is on wooden blocks and secured with suitable retaining straps. Secure the engine and transaxle assembly on a suitable workshop table and position it under the vehicle. | | -
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NOTE:Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage. | | -
Raise the vehicle and remove the Vehicle/axle stands. | | -
Connect the fuel supply line and fuel return line quick release couplings. Refer to: Fuel Filter - 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) Diesel (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation). | | -
Connect the PCM electrical connectors. Refer to: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) (303-14B Electronic Engine Controls - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4), Removal and Installation). | | -
Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt (303-05D Accessory Drive - 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) Diesel, Removal and Installation). | | -
CAUTION:Make sure that the exhaust flexible pipe is not forcibly bent. Tighten all retaining nuts in the sequence shown. Torque: 1-5: 25 Nm 6: 51 Nm | | -
Remove the front subframe. Refer to: Front Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, 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). -
Install both front wheels. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation). | | -
CAUTION:If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water. Refer to: Clutch System Bleeding (308-00 Manual Transmission/Transaxle and Clutch - General Information, General Procedures). | | -
CAUTION:Gearshift cables must not be kinked or bent. | | -
Refer to: Gearshift Cable Adjustment - Vehicles With: 5-Speed Manual Transmission (MTX-75) (308-00 Manual Transmission/Transaxle and Clutch - General Information, General Procedures). | | -
Refer to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation). | | -
Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding (303-03D Engine Cooling - 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) Diesel, General Procedures). | | -
Install the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12D Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) Diesel, Removal and Installation). | | |