Engine Installation

Special Tools Required 

• Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566
• Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C000019
• Engine hanger adapter VSB02C000014
• Front subframe adapter VSB02BX0

These special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program .

1. Install the engine mount bracket and accessory brackets, and tighten their bolts to the specified torques.
   Fig 1: Installing Engine Mount Bracket And Accessory Brackets With Torque Specifications

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2. Position the engine/transmission assembly under the vehicle. Attach the chain hoist to the engine, then lift the engine into position in the vehicle.
   NOTE: Reinstall the mounting bolts/support nuts in the sequence given. Failure to follow this sequence may cause excessive noise and vibration, and reduce bushing life.
3. Install the engine hanger balancer bar (VSB02C000019); attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with a spacer and the 10 mm bolt, and attach the rear arm (B) to the rear cylinder head with the 8 mm bolt.
   Fig 2: Installing Engine Hanger Balancer Bar

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4. Install the engine hanger adapters (VSB02C000014) on the ends of the support beams of the engine support hanger (AAR-T-12566). Install the engine support hanger and adapters to the vehicle, and attach the hook to the slotted hole in the engine hanger balance bar. Tighten the wing nut (C) by hand, and to lift and support the engine.
5. Install new mounting bolts into the upper half of the side engine mount bracket. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
   Fig 3: Installing New Mounting Bolts Into Upper Half Of Side Engine Mount Bracket With Torque Specifications

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6. Remove the chain hoist, then raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
7. Support the front subframe with the front subframe adapter and a jack, and lift it up to the body.
8. Loosely install the four front subframe mounting bolts (A) and the six 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (B), (C) with the stiffeners (D).
   Fig 4: Installing Front Subframe Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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9. Align all reference marks (A) on the front subframe (B) with the edge of the body (C), then tighten the bolts on the front subframe to the specified torque.
   Fig 5: Aligning Reference Marks On Front Subframe With Edge Of Body

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10. Install the bolt retainers on both end of the subframe.
    Fig 6: Installing Bolt Retainers On Both End Of Subframe With Torque Specifications

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11. Remove the front subframe adapter and a jack.
12. Tighten the transmission lower rear mount nuts (A) and transmission lower front mount nuts (B).
    Fig 7: Tightening Transmission Lower Rear Mount Nuts And Transmission Lower Front Mount Nuts With Torque Specifications

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13. Tighten the rear engine mount bolts.

    J35A9 engine 

    Fig 8: Tightening Rear Engine Mount Bolts - J35A9 Engine With Torque Specifications

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    J35Z1 engine 

    Fig 9: Tightening Rear Engine Mount Bolts - J35Z1 Engine With Torque Specifications

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14. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
15. Tighten the front engine mount nut (J35A9 engine).
    Fig 10: Tightening Front Engine Mount Nut With Torque Specifications

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16. Tighten the front mount bolt (A), then install the front mount stop (B) (J35Z1 engine).
    Fig 11: Installing Front Mount Stop With Torque Specifications

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17. Loosen the mounting bolts for the upper half of the side engine mount bracket, then retighten them to the specified torque.
    Fig 12: Loosening Mounting Bolts For Upper Half Of Side Engine Mount Bracket With Torque Specifications

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18. Remove the engine support hanger, engine hanger balance bar, and engine hanger adapters.
19. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
20. Install the A/C compressor.
    Fig 13: Installing A/C Compressor With Torque Specifications

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21. Connect the active control engine mount (ACM) actuator connector (A) to the front engine mount, then install the harness clamp (B) (J35Z1 engine).
    Fig 14: Connecting Active Control Engine Mount Actuator Connector To Front Engine Mount And Installing Harness Clamp With Torque Specifications

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22. Connect the ACM actuator connector (A) to the rear engine mount, then install the harness clamp (B). Install the bolt (C) securing the power steering (P/S) line (J35Z1 engine).
    Fig 15: Connecting ACM Actuator Connector To Rear Engine Mount And Installing Harness Clamp With Torque Specifications

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23. Install the power steering (P/S) hose.
    Fig 16: Installing Power Steering Hose

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24. Connect the power steering pressure switch connector.
    Fig 17: Connecting Power Steering Pressure Switch Connector

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25. Install a new set ring on the end of each driveshaft, then install the driveshafts. Make sure each ring "clicks" into place on the differential and intermediate shafts.
26. Connect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
27. Connect the tie-rod end ball joints (see step 22 in STEERING GEARBOX INSTALLATION ).
28. Connect the stabilizer links (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
29. Install the transfer assembly (see PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION ).
30. Align the reference marks (A) on the propeller shaft (B) and transfer shaft flange (C), then install the propeller shaft.
    Fig 18: Aligning Reference Marks On Propeller Shaft And Transfer Shaft Flange With Torque Specifications

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31. Install exhaust pipe A using new gaskets (B) and new self locking nuts (C).
    Fig 19: Installing Exhaust Pipe Using New Gaskets And New Self Locking Nuts With Torque Specifications

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32. Install the front subframe stiffener.
    Fig 20: Installing Front Subframe Stiffener With Torque Specifications

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33. Install the splash shield.
    Fig 21: Installing Splash Shield

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34. Install the front wheels
35. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
36. Install the radiator (see RADIATOR AND FAN REPLACEMENT ).
37. Install the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses to the transmission, and secure the hoses with the clamps.
    NOTE: Check the installation location of the clamps (see step 2 in ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT ).