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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. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 2: Engine Mount Bolts And Nuts
    GM832150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. 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).

    4. Fig 3: Mounting Insulator Bolt And Nut
    GM832008Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. 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).

    5. Fig 4: Installing/Removing Crossmember Bolt
    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: Installing/Removing Crossmember Bolt
    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:  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.
  14. If equipped with AWD, install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Two Piece in Propeller Shaft.
  15. Install the left side engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Left in Body Front End.
  16. Install the right side engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Right in Body Front End.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
    18. Fig 8: Engine Compartment Relay Box Connectors
    GM831816Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Connect the 3 engine compartment relay box connectors (1,2.3).
  19. Install the engine relay box cover.
  20. Install 1 clutch slave cylinder line bracket retaining bolt.
  21. Install 1 clutch slave cylinder line retaining bolt.
  22. Install 2 clutch slave cylinder bolts.
    23. Fig 9: Shift Cable
    GM831944Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. If equipped with automatic transaxle, install the shift cable to the transaxle.
    1. Install the shift cable nut.
    2. Clip the cable to the mounting bracket.
    24. Fig 10: Transaxle Control Cables And Clip
    GM818634Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. If equipped with 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.
  25. Connect the clutch actuator cylinder. Refer to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Replacement in Clutch.
  26. Connect the ground cable to the engine.
  27. Connect the ground cables to the transaxle.
    28. Fig 11: Wire Harness Clamps And Ground Cables
    GM831818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Connect the 2 wire harness clamps.
  29. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  30. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  31. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  32. Install the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet in Engine Cooling.
  33. Install the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet in Engine Cooling.
  34. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the brake booster.
  35. Connect the heater hose to the water hose union on the cylinder head.
  36. Connect the heater hose to the water by-pass pipe.
  37. Connect the fuel tube to the fuel pipe
  38. Install the fuel tube clamp.
  39. Install the air cleaner case.

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

  40. Install the air filter.
  41. Install the air cleaner cover.
  42. Connect the accelerator cable.
  43. Refill the engine oil.
  44. Refill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
  45. 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.
  46. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  47. Install the steering shaft coupling. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  48. Pull the engine harness wire through the passenger compartment.
  49. Connect the 3 cowl wire electrical connectors from the connector mounting bracket.
  50. Connect the 2 ECM connectors.
  51. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
    52. Fig 12: View Of Engine Upper Cover
    GM828878Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  52. Install the engine cover (1).
  53. Start the engine and check for fluid leaks.
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