Installation Procedure
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- Assemble the engine front cover if necessary. Refer to Engine Front Cover Assemble .
- Use the EN 46109 in order to install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Installation .
- Install the engine wiring harness from the engine front cover.
Tighten: Tighten the engine front cover wiring harness bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the camshaft position actuator solenoids. Refer to Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Replacement - Bank 2 (Left) Intake , Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Replacement - Bank 2 (Left) Exhaust , Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Replacement - Bank 1 (Right) Intake and Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Replacement - Bank 1 (Right) Exhaust in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7).
- Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Installation .
- Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
- Install the idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement .
- Install the camshaft covers. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left and Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right .
- Install the upper intake manifold with the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement - Lower .
- Install the water outlet. Refer to Water Outlet Housing Replacement (LY7) in Engine Cooling.
- Install the power steering pump with the power steering pipe/hose. Refer to Power Steering Pump Installation .
- Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Install the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LY7) in Power Steering System.
- Install the power steering pressure pipe/hose to the water outlet. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (LY7) in Power Steering System.
- Install the engine with the transmission and the frame to the vehicle. Refer to Engine Replacement .
- Change the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.