1. Install the engine mounting onto the engine.
Tightening torque:
35 N·m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)
2. Apply a small amount of grease to splines of main shaft. (MT model)
Grease:
NICHIMOLY N-130 or equivalent
3. Position the engine in engine compartment and align it with transmission.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
4. Tighten the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
Tightening torque:
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
• AT model
• MT model
5. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
6. Remove the garage jack.
7. Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:
T1: 50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
T2: 58 N·m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb)
8. Remove the ST from the torque converter clutch case. (AT model)
NOTE:
Be careful not to drop the ST into the torque converter clutch case when removing the ST.
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9. Install the starter. 
10. Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate. (AT model)
(1) Tighten the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
(2) Tighten other bolts while rotating the crankshaft using socket wrench.
NOTE:
Be careful not to drop bolts into the torque converter clutch housing.
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
(3) Install the service hole plug.
11. Install the power steering pump.
(1) Install the power steering pump to the bracket.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “Power Steering” for the tightening torque.
(2) Connect the power steering switch connector.
(3) Install and adjust the front side belt.
12. Lift up the vehicle.
13. Tighten the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of the transmission to engine.
Tightening torque:
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
• AT model
• MT model
14. Tighten the nuts which install the engine mounting onto the crossmember.
Tightening torque:
85 N·m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
15. Connect the ground cable.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
16. Install the front and center exhaust pipe.
17. Lower the vehicle.
18. Connect the following hoses.
(1) Fuel delivery hose and evaporation hose
(2) Heater inlet and outlet hoses
(3) Brake booster vacuum hose
19. Connect the following connectors and terminals.
(1) Front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector
(2) Rear oxygen sensor connector
(3) Engine harness connectors
Tightening torque:
6.4 N·m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
(4) Generator connector and terminal
Tightening torque:
15 N·m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb)
(5) A/C compressor connector
20. Install the air intake chamber stay.
Tightening torque:
16 N·m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
21. Tighten the engine ground cable.
Tightening torque:
14 N·m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb)
22. Install the A/C pressure hoses.
23. Install the radiator to vehicle.
24. Install the air intake duct, air cleaner case and air intake chamber.
25. Install the under cover.
26. Install the battery.
27. Fill engine coolant.
28. Check the ATF level and replenish it if necessary.
29. Charge the A/C system with refrigerant.
30. Install the V-belt cover.
Tightening torque:
13 N·m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)
31. Change the bolt mounting position from (B) to (A), and close the front hood.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
32. Lower the vehicle from lift.