1. Install the front cushion rubbers.
Tightening torque:
35 N·m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)
2. Apply a small amount of grease to splines of mainshaft. (MT model)
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)
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 converter case. (AT model)
NOTE:
Be careful not to drop the ST into the converter 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 a 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) Attach the service hole plug to prevent entry of foreign objects.
11. Install the power steering pump.
(1) Install the power steering reservoir tank to the bracket.
(2) Install the power steering pump.
Tightening torque:
22 N·m (2.2 kgf-m, 16 ft-lb)
(3) Tighten the bolts which hold the power steering pipes onto the fuel pipe protector RH.
(4) Connect the power steering switch connector.
(5) Install the front V-belt and adjust it.
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)
14. Tighten the nuts which install the front cushion rubber onto crossmember.
Tightening torque:
85 N·m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
NOTE:
Make sure that the front cushion rubber mounting bolt is securely installed.
15. Install the front and center exhaust pipe.
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Connect the following hoses.
(1) Fuel delivery hose, return hose and evaporation hose
(2) Heater inlet and outlet hoses
(3) Brake booster vacuum hose
18. Connect the following connectors.
(1) Front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector
(2) Rear oxygen sensor connector
(3) Engine ground cable
Tightening torque:
14 N·m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.1 ft-lb)
(4) Engine harness connectors
(5) Generator connector & terminal
(6) A/C compressor connector
19. Install the air intake chamber stay.
Tightening torque:
16 N·m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
20. Install the A/C pressure hoses.
21. Install the radiator to vehicle.
22. Install the air intake duct, air cleaner case and air intake chamber.
23. Install the under cover.
24. Install the battery in the vehicle, and connect cables.
25. Fill engine coolant.
26. Check the ATF level and replenish it if necessary.
27. Charge the A/C system with refrigerant.
28. Remove the front hood stay, and close the front hood.
29. Lower the vehicle from the lift.