Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install J 42451 to the right rear of the cylinder head.
- Mount the engine to a stand.
- Install the following components:
- Oil filter cap and filter.
- Exhaust manifold studs.
- Exhaust manifold.
- Intake manifold studs.
- Intake manifold.
- Engine mount bracket.
- Engine lift bracket.
- Camshaft cover and seal.
- Fuel rail.
- Engine block heater.
- Water pump.
- Drive belt tensioner.
- Thermostat housing and feed pipe.
- Generator.
- Oil level indicator and tube.
- Crankshaft sensor.
- Camshaft sensor.
- Oil pressure sensor.
- Ignition coil and module assembly.
- Crankshaft balancer.
- Install an engine hoist to the engine.
- Remove the engine from the engine stand.
- Install the flywheel.
- Install the engine to the vehicle.
- Align the engine to the transmission.
- Install the upper bell housing bolts. Tighten the bolts to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).
- Install the engine mount.
- Remove the engine hoist.
- Remove J 42451 .
- Raise the vehicle.
- Install the lower bell housing bolts. Tighten the bolts to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).
- Install the torque convertor bolts. Tighten the torque convertor bolts to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).
- Install the starter.
- Install the brace from the transmission to the engine. Tighten the brace bolts to 72 N.m (53 lb ft).
- Connect the front exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold.
- Connect the generator electrical connectors.
- Connect the starter electrical connectors.
- Install the AC compressor to the engine.
- Install the engine drive belt.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the following electrical connectors:
- IAC motor
- TPS
- Map sensor
- Crankshaft sensor
- Camshaft sensor
- Oil pressure sensor
- Purge solenoid
- Ignition coil and module assembly
- O2 sensor
- Vehicle speed sensor
- Engine temperature sensor
- Install the radiator inlet hose (3).
- Install the hose from the surge tank to the cylinder head (2).
- Connect the outlet hose from the surge tank to the radiator (1).
- Install the bolt securing the surge tank outlet hose to the intake manifold.
- Install the radiator outlet hose (1).
- Install the inlet (1) and outlet (2) heater hoses.
- Install the power steering pump. Tighten the power steering pump bolts to 25 N.m (19 lb ft).
- Connect the accelerator and cruise control cables.
- Connect the brake booster hose.
- Connect the fuel lines.
- Install the air inlet duct and resonator.
- Fill the engine with oil.
- Connect negative battery cable.
- Fill the cooling system.
- Install the hood.