Installation Procedure
- Remove the J-21366 strap from the transmission bell housing which is retaining the torque converter.
- Install the engine to the vehicle.
- Align and install the engine to the transmission. Raise or lower the transmission as required using a suitable jack.
- Working through the left and right side wheelhouse openings, install 2 of the transmission to engine retaining bolts.
- Remove the engine lift device and chain.
- Remove the floor jack from under the transmission.
- Install the ground strap and nut at the left side of the bulkhead. Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- If equipped, position the engine block heater wire harness to the body and connect the harness retainers.
- Connect the vacuum line and the vacuum sensor electrical connector (1) to the vacuum booster.
- Install the left upper engine mount bolts (1). Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side .
- Install the right upper engine mount bolts (1). Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side .
- Install the 2 lower bolts securing the transmission to the engine. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
- Raise the vehicle.
- Support the transmission with an appropriate transmission jack.
- Remove the transmission cross member. Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (2 WD)Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (4 WD) .
- Lower the transmission to gain access to the top and sides of the transmission.
- Install the remaining bolts securing the transmission to the engine and tighten all. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
- Position the fuel line bracket retainer at the left side of the transmission and install the fuel line bracket nut. Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- position the vent tube bracket and install the retaining nut to the back side of the engine. Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Reposition the transmission dip stick tube (2).
- Install the transmission dip stick tube retaining nut (1). Tighten the nut to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Position the ground cable to the right side of the engine and install the bolt. Tighten the bolt to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Position, route and clip the oxygen sensor wiring harnesses to the bulkhead and frame.
- Connect the electrical connector to the bank 2 fuel rail.
- Position and attach the transmission wiring harness to the engine.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Connect the harness retainers and electrical connectors to the transmission assembly.
- Install the transmission wiring harness retaining bolt at the right side of the transmission. Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the transmission heat shield and heat shield bolts at the right side of the transmission. Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
- If equipped with four wheel drive, connect the wire harness electrical connectors and harness retainers at the transfer case.
- Raise the transmission.
- Connect the oxygen sensor wiring harness at the frame.
- Align the torque converter bolt holes to the flex plate bolt holes.
- Install the flex plate to torque converter bolts. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
- Install the exhaust front pipe (2). Refer to Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement .
- Install the transmission crossmember (4). Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (2 WD)Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (4 WD) .
- Install the right flywheel inspection cover and bolt. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
- Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (L83, L86) .
- Install the left flywheel inspection cover and bolt. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
- If the vehicle is equipped with a transfer case, install the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Axle Propeller Shaft Replacement (NQH)Front Axle Propeller Shaft Replacement (Heavy Duty) .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the battery current sensor electrical connector. Refer to Battery Current Sensor Replacement (L83, L86) .
- Connect the engine main wiring harness to the engine wiring harness junction block (1). Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement .
- Route and connect remaining engine harnesses and connectors.
- Install the engine control module (1). Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement .
- Remove the engine lift brackets.
- Install the fuel injection fuel rail assembly - bank 2 (2). refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement - Bank 2 .
- Install the generator bracket (6) to the engine assembly. Refer to Generator Bracket Replacement (L83, L86) .
- Install the air conditioning tube bracket bolt (1) to the generator and drive belt tensioner bracket and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Install the heater inlet hose (1). Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (L83 L86) .
- Install the heater outlet hose. Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (L83 L86) .
- Install the headlamp and radiator grille mount panel. Refer to Headlamp and Radiator Grille Mount Panel Replacement .
- Install the air conditioning condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (L83 L86) .
- Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement (L83 L86) .
- Install the radiator outlet hose (3). Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (L83 L86) .
- Install the radiator inlet hose (2). Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (L83 L86) .
- If the engine is replaced with a new engine or has been overhauled, perform the Engine Prelubing procedure. Refer to Engine Prelubing .
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Dual Battery)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery) .
- Place the hood in the normal operating position. Refer to Hood Service Positioning .
- Fill engine with coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill L83 L86)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill L83 L86)
- Fill engine with oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities , and Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Run engine and check for leaks.
- Perform the crank variation learn procedure. Refer to Crankshaft Position Variation Learn
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
Prelube is necessary if the engine is replaced or overhauled.