Installation Procedure
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- Install the engine mount brackets with the engine mounts. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Left and Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right .
- Use a floor crane in order to install the engine to the frame.
- Install the ECM with the ECM bracket. Refer to Engine Control Module (ECM) Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7).
- Install the water outlet. Refer to Starter Motor Installation .
- Install the block heater. Refer to Coolant Heater Replacement (LY7, KO5) or Coolant Heater Replacement (LA3, LY9, K05) or Coolant Heater Replacement (LA3, LY9, KA3) or Coolant Heater Replacement (LS6) in Engine Cooling.
- Install the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Installation .
- Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Installation .
- Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Installation .
- Install the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right .
- Install the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter Installation .
- Install the left exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left .
- Install the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation .
- Install the generator and the generator bracket. Refer to Generator Installation .
- Install the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Installation .
- Install the power steering reservoir to the engine. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LY7) or Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LA3/LY9) or Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (5.7L) in Power Steering System.
- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Installation .
- Install the idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Installation .
- Install the A/C compressor and power steering drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Installation - Left .
- Install the generator and water pump drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Installation - Right .
- Install the drive belts. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Generator and Water Pump and Drive Belt Replacement - Power Steering and Air Conditioning .
- Install the transmission-to-engine and flywheel-to-torque convertor bolts. Refer to Transmission Replacement (2.6L and 3.2L) or Transmission Replacement (3.6L (LY7)) in Automatic Transmission - 5L40-E.
- Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (LA3, LY9) or Starter Motor Replacement (LY7) or Starter Motor Replacement (LS6) in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the EN 46114 from the engine. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
- Install the CRFM with the radiator hoses to the frame.
- Connect the power steering cooler hoses to the CRFM. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement (LCT) in Power Steering System.
- Connect the radiator hoses to the water outlet housing and the coolant inlet pipe. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet (LY7) or Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet (LA3, LY9) or Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet (LS6) in Engine Cooling.
- Install the transmission oil cooler (TOC) pipes to the engine, radiator and the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (LY7) or Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (LA3, LY9) in Automatic Transmission - 5L40-E.
- Install the engine wiring harness and related components. Refer to Engine Wiring Harness Assembly Installation .
- Install the HO2S connector bracket to the left cylinder head.
- Install the thermostat housing with the heater pipes, heater hoses and surge tank outlet hose. Refer to Thermostat Housing Removal .
- Install the catalytic converters with the oxygen sensors. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left (LA3, LY9) or Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left (LY7) or Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left (LS6) and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right (LA3, LY9) or Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right (LY7) or Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right (LS6) in Engine Exhaust.
- Install the fuel lines to the fuel rail and the EVAP purge solenoid. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7).
- Connect the ECM upper (chassis side) electrical connector. Refer to Engine Control Module (ECM) Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7).
- With the aid of an assistant, raise the table and/or lift the vehicle to install the engine, transmission, front frame and front suspension assembly to the vehicle.
- Install the front frame bolts (2). Refer to Frame Replacement - Front in Frame and Underbody.
- Install the transmission support to underbody bolts. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
- Remove the powertrain lift/support table.
- Install the right and left shock module upper mounting bolts. Refer to Shock Module Replacement in Front Suspension.
- Secure the shock modules to the front frame with mechanics wire to avoid stretching the front brake hoses.
- Install the headlamp leveling sensors. Refer to Headlamp Leveling Sensor Replacement - Front in Lighting Systems.
- Connect the transmission shift linkage to the transmission. Refer to Shift Control Linkage Replacement Automatic Transmission - 5L40-E.
- Connect the low oil level sensor electrical connector.
- Install the lower engine mount nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Left and Engine Mount Replacement - Right in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7).
- Install the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement - Center in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Install the front brake pipes and retainers to the underbody.
- Connect the rear brake pipes (2 center pipes) to the BPVM. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) Replacement (CTS) or Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) Replacement (CTS-V) in Antilock Brake System.
- Connect the radiator side air baffles to the radiator.
- Install the washer bottle bracket. Refer to Washer Solvent Container Replacement (w/o CE4) in Wiper/Washer Systems.
- Install the air deflector. Refer to Air Deflector Replacement - Front in Body Front End.
- Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (Automatic Transmission) or Propeller Shaft Replacement (Manual Transmission) or Propeller Shaft Replacement (CTS-V) in Propeller Shaft.
- Install the muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (LA3, LY9) or Exhaust System Replacement (LY7) or Exhaust System Replacement (LS6) in Engine Exhaust.
- Install the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector at the longitudinal rail.
- Install the ground wire and bolt to the longitudinal rail.
Tighten: Tighten the engine harness ground wire to longitudinal rail bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Connect the wiring harness to the transmission control module (TCM). Refer to Transmission Control Module (TCM) Replacement in Automatic Transmission - 5L40-E.
- Connect the engine module wiring harness connectors (1-3) to the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement in Wiring Systems.
- Connect and lock the instrument panel (I/P) electrical connector to the engine at the rear of the left (Bank 2) cylinder head.
- Connect the mass air flow sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the brake fluid level switch electrical connector to the master cylinder.
- Connect the brake booster vacuum hose (1) to the brake booster (2).
- Install the radiator support brackets. Refer to Radiator Support Bracket Replacement (LA3, LY9) or Radiator Support Bracket Replacement (LY7) or Radiator Support Bracket Replacement (LS6) in Engine Cooling.
- Connect the purge line (3) to the purge solenoid.
- Connect the fuel pipe (2) to the fuel rail. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7).
- Connect the heater hoses to the heater core. Refer to Heater Hose Replacement - Inlet (LY7) or Heater Hose Replacement - Inlet (LA3, LY9) and Heater Hose Replacement - Outlet (LY7) or Heater Hose Replacement - Outlet (LA3, LY9) in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Install the air inlet duct.
- Position and secure the surge tank inlet (vent) hose to the vehicle.
- Connect the surge tank inlet (vent) hose to the water outlet housing and the radiator. Refer to Surge Tank Hose/Pipe Replacement - Outlet (LHD, LY7) or Surge Tank Hose/Pipe Replacement - Outlet (LHD) or Surge Tank Hose/Pipe Replacement - Outlet (RHD) or Surge Tank Hose/Pipe Replacement - Outlet (LS6) in Engine Cooling.
- Connect the surge tank outlet hose to the surge tank. Refer to Surge Tank Hose/Pipe Replacement - Inlet (LY7) or Surge Tank Hose/Pipe Replacement - Inlet (LHD) or Surge Tank Hose/Pipe Replacement - Inlet (RHD) or Surge Tank Hose/Pipe Replacement - Inlet (LS6) in Engine Cooling.
- Connect the air conditioning pressure switch electrical connector and the liquid line to the evaporator. Refer to Liquid Line Replacement (LHD, LY7) or Liquid Line Replacement (LHD, LA3, LY9) or Liquid Line Replacement (RHD, LA3, LY9) or Liquid Line Replacement (LS6) in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Connect the air conditioning suction hose to the evaporator and install the suction hose bracket to the shock tower. Refer to Suction Hose Replacement (LHD, LY7) or Suction Hose Replacement (LHD, LA3, LY9) or Suction Hose Replacement (RHD, LA3, LY9) or Suction Hose Replacement (LS6) in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Install the air cleaner duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7).
- Install the cooling fan wiring harnesses (1 and 4) to the fan shroud.
- Install the cooling fan electrical connectors (2 and 3).
- Install the wiper module. Refer to Wiper Motor Module Replacement (LHD) or Wiper Motor Module Replacement (RHD) .
- Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement (LHD) or Battery Replacement (RHD) in Engine Electrical.
- Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
- Connect the battery positive cable to the battery and the underhood electrical center. Refer to Battery Positive Cable Replacement (LHD) or Battery Positive Cable Replacement (RHD) or Battery Positive Cable Replacement (LY7) or Battery Positive Cable Replacement (LS6) in Engine Electrical.
- Connect the battery negative cable from the battery and the body. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Replacement (LHD) or Battery Negative Cable Replacement (RHD) or Battery Negative Cable Replacement (LY7) or Battery Negative Cable Replacement (LS6) in Engine Electrical.
- Install the J 42640 from the steering column.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LA3, LY9) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LY7) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LS6) in Engine Cooling.
- Charge the air conditioning system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Bleed the brake rear circuits. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) in Hydraulic Brakes.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that all the hoses, wires, pipes and shock modules clear the vehicle during the installation process.