Special tool
![]() | Engine Support Beam 303-290A (21-140A) |
![]() | Adapter for 303-290A (21-140) 303-290-01 (21-140-01) |
![]() | Adapter for 303-290A (21-140) 303-290-02 (21-140-02) |
![]() | Adapter for 303-290A (21-140) 303-290-03A (21-140-03A) |
General equipment:
- Gearbox jack
- Fixing clamp
Installation
All cars
1. General Note: Use only new self-locking nuts.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Section 100-02 for additional information.
3. Secure the transmission using a transmission clamp and wooden blocks to the transmission jack.

4. Move the engine forward and insert a 350mm long wooden block between the engine and the subframe.
- Move the gearbox to the required position.

5. Screw in the lower flange bolts.

6. Screw in the lower flange bolts.

7. Move the engine and gearbox forward and remove the wooden block.

8. Loosen the transmission retaining clamp and remove the transmission jack.
9. Connect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connector.

10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Screw in the two upper flange bolts.

12. Install the starter. Insert three bolts (two bolts shown).

13. Install the rear engine mount bracket.

14. Slightly raise the engine and gearbox assembly using special tool 303-290A.
15. Install the rear engine mount.

16. Disconnect the special tool (battery shown in installed position).

17. Connect the reversing light switch connector.

18.
WARNING: Brake fluid leakage. Avoid contact with skin or eyes. If brake fluid comes into contact with skin or eyes, rinse immediately with water.
CAUTION: If brake fluid comes into contact with paintwork, immediately wash the affected areas with water.
Connect the high pressure line to the clutch slave cylinder. Install the clamp.

19. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Section 100-02 for additional information.
20. Install the drive belt cover.

Cars manufactured up to 10.2001.
21.
NOTE: The shift cable is marked white.
NOTE: The gear selector cable is marked black.
Connect the gear shift cables to the bracket.
- 1. Release the support bracket by turning it counterclockwise and connect the gear shift cable.
- 2. Release the support bracket by turning it counterclockwise and connect the gear selector cable.

22.
NOTE: The shift/selector levers are in neutral when they are in the vertical position.
Move the gear shift/selector levers to neutral position.

23. Connect the gear shift cables to the gear shift lever.
- 1. Connect the gear shift cable to the shift lever.
- 2. Connect the gear selector cable to the gear shift lever.

Cars manufactured since 10.2001.
24.
NOTE: The shift cable is marked white.
NOTE: The gear selector cable is marked black.
Connect the gear shift cables to the bracket.
- 1. Release the support bracket by turning it counterclockwise and connect the gear shift cable.
- 2. Release the support bracket by turning it counterclockwise and connect the gear selector cable.

All cars
25.
CAUTION: The inner hinge should not be deflected at an angle exceeding 18 degrees, and the outer hinge should not be deflected at an angle exceeding 45 degrees.
NOTE: Use new nuts and a new intermediate bearing cap.
Install the right half shaft of the front drive axle together with the intermediate shaft.

26.
CAUTION: The inner hinge should not be deflected at an angle exceeding 18 degrees, and the outer hinge should not be deflected at an angle exceeding 45 degrees.
NOTE: The new snap ring snaps into place.
Install the left half shaft of the front drive axle (the subframe is shown in the removed position).

27. Install the lower control arm. Install the heat shield.

28. Install the engine roll limiter.

29. Install the flexible exhaust pipe.

30. Lower the car.
31.
NOTE: The resonator is secured in a bracket.
Install the air cleaner intake manifold together with the resonator.

32. Install the intake manifold.

33. Connect the ground cable.

34. Install the air filter housing.
- Insert the air filter housing into the rubber grommets.
- 1. Connect the inlet hose.
- 2. Install the crankcase ventilation hose.
3. Connect the mass air flow sensor (MAF sensor) connector.

35. Tighten the suspension strut nuts on both sides.

36. Install the battery shelf.
- 1. Connect the wiring harness.
- 2. Screw in the bolts.
- 3. Connect the plug connector and secure it.

37. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to Section 308-00 for additional information.
38. Adjust the shift cables. Refer to Section 308-00 for additional information.
39. Install the battery. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01.
40. Standard finishing operations.
- Check the fluid levels and adjust them if necessary.
- Check the vacuum hose and electrical wiring and secure them with clamps.
- Enter the radio key code.
- Reprogram preset radio stations.
- Set the clock.
- Perform a road test to allow the powertrain control module (PCM) to collect data.
- Check the fluid levels again and adjust them if necessary.



