Installation (Left)
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- Install NEW manifold gasket on the cylinder head. Install the exhaust manifold. Install the exhaust manifold nuts. Tighten the exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install the front down pipe assembly. See Figure. Tighten front pipe-to-rear pipe nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Tighten the front pipe-to-manifold nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the O2 sensor and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Pull the stabilizer bar into position and install mounting nuts and bolts. Tighten stabilizer bar-to-frame bolts and link nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install A/C compressor-to-bracket. Tighten the A/C compressor-to-bracket bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect the electrical connector at the A/C compressor and pressure transducer.
- Install the accessory drive belt in original position around the pulleys. Install the splash shield. Lower the vehicle. Install the oil level indicator and tube. Tighten the coolant extension pipe/engine lift bracket bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .CAUTION: Whenever the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) is removed, coat the threads with nickel-based Anti-Seize Compound (SA P/N 21485279) or equivalent. NEVER use silicon products, silicon products will cause damage to HO2S.
- Install the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) into the exhaust manifold. Tighten the HO2S to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect the HO2S electrical harness connector at the side of engine. Assure the connector is fully retained to the bracket.