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Installation Procedure

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  1. Remove engine from engine stand.
  2. Install and align the engine to the transaxle/frame.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
    3. Fig 1: Engine-To-Transaxle Bolts
    G01828808Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the engine-to-transaxle bolts (3, 4, 5, 6) and studs (1, 2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts (3, 4, 5, 6) and studs (1, 2) to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

  4. Install engine mount to frame nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten nuts to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).

  5. Remove engine hoist from engine.
  6. Install the engine flywheel to torque converter bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten bolts to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).

  7. Install starter. Refer to STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT .
  8. Position the transaxle table with the powertrain/frame under the vehicle.
    9. Fig 2: Transaxle Table
    G01828809Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts the transaxle table.
  10. Install the new frame bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten bolts to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).

  11. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  12. Remove the transaxle table.
    CAUTION: When installing the intermediate shaft make sure that the shaft is seated prior to pinch bolt installation. If the pinch bolt is inserted into the coupling before shaft installation, the two mating shafts may disengage. Disengagement of the two mating shafts will cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.
  13. Install the intermediate shaft pinch bolt to steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  14. Install the drive axles to the transaxle. Refer to WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
  15. Install the transaxle cooler lines and bracket to the transaxle. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT .
  16. Install A/C compressor and bolts.
  17. Install the lower ball joints to the knuckles. Refer to LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT .
  18. Install the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to STEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT .
  19. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the lower control arms. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT .
  20. Install the engine splash shields. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE .
  21. Install lower radiator baffle.
  22. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  23. Install the three-way catalytic converter. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT .
  24. Install the lower engine wiring harness to engine and transmission.
  25. Install rear propshaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  26. Lower the vehicle.
  27. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR CABLE REPLACEMENT .
  28. Install the vacuum brake booster hose.
  29. Install the vacuum hoses to the engine. See Figure.
  30. Install the upper engine wiring harness to engine and transmission.
  31. Install the fuel lines at quick connects. Refer to FUEL HOSES/PIPES - ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
  32. Install the engine mount struts. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - Left  and ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - Right .
  33. Connect the heater hoses to the engine. Refer to HEATER HOSE REPLACEMENT - INLET (WITH C60) or HEATER HOSE REPLACEMENT - INLET (WITH C69) and HEATER HOSE REPLACEMENT - OUTLET (WITH C60) or HEATER HOSE REPLACEMENT - OUTLET (WITH C69) .
  34. Connect the radiator hoses to the engine. Refer to RADIATOR HOSE REPLACEMENT - INLET and RADIATOR HOSE REPLACEMENT - OUTLET .
    CAUTION: In order to avoid possible injury or vehicle damage, always replace the accelerator control cable with a NEW cable whenever you remove the engine from the vehicle.
    In order to avoid cruise control cable damage, position the cable out of the way while you remove or install the engine. Do not pry or lean against the cruise control cable and do not kink the cable. You must replace a damaged cable.
  35. Install the NEW accelerator control cable to the engine. Refer to ACCELERATOR CONTROLS CABLE BRACKET .
  36. Install the cruise control cable to the engine. Refer to CRUISE CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENT .
  37. Install the throttle body air inlet duct.
  38. Fill the cooling system with engine coolant. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
  39. Adjust the transaxle fluid level. Refer to FLUIDS in Maintenance Section.
  40. Fill the engine with oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  41. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
  42. Perform the CKP system variation learn procedure. Refer to CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SYSTEM VARIATION LEARN PROCEDURE .
  43. Inspect for proper fluid levels and possible fluid leaks.
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