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Installation Procedure

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  1. Raise the engine and transaxle assembly.
    2. Fig 1: Crossmember Bolts
    GM832153Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Temporarily install the 6 crossmember bolts.
    3. Fig 2: Mounting Insulator Bolt And Nut
    GM832008Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the left side mounting insulator bolt and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the left side mounting insulator nut and bolt 80 N.m (60 lb ft).

    4. Fig 3: Right Side Engine Mount Bolt And Nuts
    GM832150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the 5 bolts and 2 nuts from the right side engine mount, then remove the engine lift.

    Tighten:  Tighten the right side engine mount nuts and bolts to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).

    5. Fig 4: Temporarily Installing Bolt (1) And Bolt (2)
    GM832424Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Align the right side of the crossmember, then install and temporarily tighten bolt (1), then bolt (2).
    6. Fig 5: Temporarily Installing Bolt (1) And Bolt (2)
    GM832473Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Align the left side of the crossmember, then install and temporarily tighten bolt (1), then bolt (2).

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the right and left side bolts (1) to 157 N.m (116 lb ft).
    • Tighten the right and left side bolts (2) to 113 N.m (83 lb ft).

    7. Fig 6: Crossmember Rear Bolts
    GM832924Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the crossmember rear bolts and tighten.

    Tighten:  Tighten the crossmember rear bolts to 39 N.m (29 lb ft).

  8. Connect the lower control arm assembly.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts and the bolt to 89 N.m (65.6 lb ft).

  9. Connect the front stabilizer link assembly.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).

  10. Install the left side tie rod end.

    Tighten:  Tighten the outer tie rod nut to 49 N.m (36.1 lb ft). Align the cotter pin slot by tightening the outer tie rod nut up to 1/6 additional turn, or 70 N.m (52 lb ft) maximum. Do not loosen the nut in order to insert the cotter pin.

  11. Install the drive shaft lock nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 216 N.m (159 lb ft).

  12. Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
    13. Fig 7: Power Steering Lines
    GM880297Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Connect the power steering lines (1), then refill the power steering system. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid in Power Steering System.
  14. If equipped with AWD, install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Two Piece in Propeller Shaft.
  15. Connect the oil cooler hoses.
  16. Install the right and left engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Left and Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Right in Body Front End.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Install the steering intermediate shaft assembly. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (FWD) in Steering Wheel and Column.
    19. Fig 8: Wire Harness And Shift Cable Mounting Bracket Bolt
    GM880231Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the shift cable mounting bracket bolt (2) and clip the wire harness (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).

    20. Fig 9: Shift Cable
    GM831944Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. If equipped with an automatic transaxle, install the shift cable to the transaxle.
    1. Install the shift cable nut.

      Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).

    2. Clip the cable to the mounting bracket.
  21. Pull the engine harness wire through the passenger compartment.
  22. Connect the 3 cowl wire electrical connectors to the connector mounting bracket.
  23. Connect the 2 ECM connectors.
  24. Connect the ground cable to the engine.
  25. Connect the ground cables to the transaxle.
    26. Fig 10: Mounting Bracket Cable And Transaxle Control Cables
    GM818634Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. If equipped with a manual transaxle, connect the transaxle control cables to the transaxle.
    1. Connect the transaxle control cables (2) to the transaxle.
    2. Clip the cable (1) to the mounting bracket.
  27. Connect the clutch actuator cylinder. Refer to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Replacement in Clutch.
    28. Fig 11: Engine Compartment Relay Box Connectors
    GM831816Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Connect the 3 engine compartment relay box connectors (1, 2, 3).
    29. Fig 12: Ground Cables
    GM880041Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Connect 2 ground cables (1, 2) from front left side of engine compartment.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (7 lb ft).

    30. Fig 13: Wire Harness Clamps
    GM831818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Connect the 2 wire harness clamps.
  31. Install the engine relay box cover.
  32. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  33. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  34. Install the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet in Engine Cooling.
  35. Install the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet in Engine Cooling.
  36. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the brake booster.
  37. Connect the heater hose to the water hose union on the cylinder head.
  38. Connect the heater hose to the water by-pass pipe.
  39. Connect the fuel tube to the fuel pipe
  40. Install the fuel tube clamp.
  41. Connect the cruise control actuator electrical connector.
    42. Fig 14: Air Cleaner Lower Box And Bolts
    GM236881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  42. Install the air cleaner case as follows:
    1. Install the air cleaner, then the 3 air cleaner case bolts (2).

      Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

    2. Connect the air cleaner wire harness clamp, connector, and hose.
    3. Install the air filter.
  43. Install the air cleaner cover as follows:
    1. Install the air cleaner cap and air cleaner hose assembly.
    2. Connect the air cleaner hose to the throttle body, then tighten the air cleaner hose clamp bolt.
    3. Connect the air cleaner cap to the air cleaner case, then latch the 2 air cleaner clamps.
    4. Connect the MAF sensor connector.
  44. Connect the IAT sensor.
    45. Fig 15: Throttle Body And Vacuum Hose Connector
    GM234418Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  45. Connect the accelerator cable to the throttle body (1).
  46. Install the accelerator cable to the accelerator cable bracket.
  47. If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, remove the following components:
  48. If the vehicle is equipped with A/C, position the A/C compressor and install the A/C compressor bolts. Refer to Compressor Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  49. Install the serpentine drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  50. Refill the engine oil.
  51. Refill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
  52. Connect the negative battery cable.
    53. Fig 16: View Of Engine Top Cover, Plastic Retainers And Fasteners
    GM856569Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  53. Position the engine cover (1) to the engine.
  54. Install the 2 engine cover plastic retainers.
  55. Install the 2 engine cover fasteners.
  56. Start the engine and check for fluid leaks.
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