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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the oil pan gasket.
    Fig 1: Installing Oil Pan Gasket
    G01728857Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the oil pan (2).
  3. Install the oil pan bolts (1).
    Fig 2: Installing Oil Pan Bolts
    G01728858Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil pan bolts to 14 N.m (10 lb ft).

  4. Install the right crossmember bolts.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the 2 upper right crossmember bolts to 125 N.m (92 lb ft).
    • Tighten the lower right crossmember bolt to 145 N.m (107 lb ft).
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Lower the engine with the engine support fixture.
  7. Raise the vehicle. LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE
  8. Install the left engine mount through bolt.
    Fig 3: Installing Left Engine Mount Through Bolt
    G01728859Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the starter motor. Refer to STARTER MOTOR (3.8L) .
  10. Install the oil level sensor to the oil pan.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil level sensor to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

    Fig 4: Installing Oil Level Sensor To Oil Pan
    G01728860Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Connect the oil level sensor electrical connector (1).
    Fig 5: Connecting Oil Level Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01728861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the support from the crossmember.
  13. Install the intermediate steering shaft from the rack and pinion.
    Fig 6: Installing Intermediate Steering Shaft From The Rack And Pinion
    G01728862Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the intermediate shaft bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

  14. Install the right side shock absorber lower mounting bolts.
    Fig 7: Installing Right Side Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolts
    G01728863Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the shock bolts to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).

  15. Install the right side engine mount (2) to cradle bolts (1).
    Fig 8: Installing Right Side Engine Mount
    G01728864Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the right side engine mount to cradle bolts (1) to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).

  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Remove the engine support fixture.
  18. Connect the negative battery cable.
  19. Change the engine oil and filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
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