Installation Procedure
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- Refer to the appropriate service information in order to install the necessary components to the engine.
- Use an engine hoist in order to remove the engine from the engine stand.
- Install the engine to the transmission and the frame at the powertrain lift table.
- Remove the EN 46114 engine lift brackets.
- Install the engine to transmission (bell housing) bolts. Refer to Transmission Replacement (LY7) in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
- Install the transmission upper brace nut located behind the power steering pump.
Tighten: Tighten the transmission upper brace nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the transmission lower brace. Refer to Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement (LY7) in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
- Install the engine mount bracket with the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement .
- Install the transfer case brace. Refer to Support Brace Replacement (LY7) in Transfer Case - Steyr.
- Install the power steering pump with the power steering pipe/hose. Refer to Power Steering Pump Removal .
- Install the power steering reservoir and reposition to provide access. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LY7) in Power Steering System.
- Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- 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 coolant inlet pipe. Refer to Coolant Pipe Replacement - Inlet in Engine Cooling.
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (LY7) in Engine Exhaust.
- Carefully lower the vehicle or raise the powertrain table in order to install the powertrain to the vehicle.
- Install the frame bolts. Refer to Frame Replacement - Front (W/AWD) or Frame Replacement - Front (W/FWD) in Frame and Underbody.
- Raise the vehicle and remove the powertrain lift table.
- Install the transmission mount lower nuts. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
- Install the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
- Install the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Rotate the struts and install the drive axles to the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Front in Wheel Drive Shafts.
- Install the transaxle cooler lines to the transaxle. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Hose Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
- Install the lower ball joints to the knuckles. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
- Install the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Front Suspension.
- Install the front wheel speed sensor wiring harnesses to the lower control arms and the frame.
- Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the transaxle. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
- Connect the VSS electrical connector and secure the wiring harness to the vehicle.
- Install the engine splash shields. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body Front End.
- Install the lower radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
- Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
- If the vehicle is equipped with AWD, install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
- Install the torque converter bolts as necessary. Refer to Flywheel to Torque Converter Bolt Replacement (LY7) in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the engine oil as necessary. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
- Install the transmission electrical connector.
- Connect the suction hose to the evaporator outlet pipe. Refer to Suction Hose Replacement (LY7) in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Connect the discharge hose to the condenser. Refer to Discharge Hose Replacement (LY7) in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Recharge the air conditioning system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Install the brake booster vacuum hose to the intake manifold.
- Install the transmission ground wire and the bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the transmission ground bolt 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Install the ECM chassis (outboard) side electrical connector to the ECM.
- Connect the fuel pressure and EVAP pipes to the engine. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) and Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7).
- Install the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right .
- Connect the heater hoses to the engine. Refer to Heater Hose Replacement - Inlet (LY7) and Heater Hose Replacement - Outlet (LY7) in HVAC Systems - Manual.
- Connect the radiator hoses to the engine. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet (LY7) and Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet (LY7) in Engine Cooling.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
- Connect the battery positive cable to the generator and the starter. Refer to Battery Positive Cable Replacement (LY7) in Engine Electrical.
- Connect the battery negative cable to the engine block. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Replacement (LY7) in Engine Electrical.
- Install the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7).
- Connect the battery negative cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) in Engine Electrical.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION:
Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion steering gear stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. This damage may cause loss of steering control which could result in an accident and possible personal injury