Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Align the engine to the transmission.
- Apply sealant to the two upper transmission-to-engine bolts only, and install the transmission-to-engine mounting bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.
Tighten the bolts to 64 N.m (47 lb ft).
- Install the right engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
- Install the front transmission mount to the engine. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement .
- Install the following components:
- Install the cylinder heads. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side and Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side .
- Install the timing chain. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Replacement .
- Install the catalytic converters. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LZ4) and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LZ4) .
- Install the rocker covers. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side and Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side .
- Install the front covers. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
- Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (LZ4) .
- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LZ4) .
- Install the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LZ4) .
- Install the powertrain assembly to the vehicle.
- Install the cradle bolts. Refer to Frame Replacement (6T70 Transmission) .
- Remove the engine support table.
- Install the front transmission mount bolts to the body. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement .
- Remove the wood blocks from the cradle.
- Install the lower transaxle-to-engine bolts and tighten to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Install the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement (LZ4) .
- Install the torque convertor-to-flywheel bolts and tighten to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).
- Install the torque convertor inspection cover and tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the 3 front fender pushpins.
- Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LZ4) .
- Connect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement .
- Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Install the left and right axle shaft nuts. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Connect the left and right lower ball joints. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement .
- Install the left and right stabilizer bar links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
- Install the left and right tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
- Connect the transmission cooler lines to the transmission and bracket. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear .
- Install the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
- Install the front tires. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the fuel EVAP line.
- Connect the fuel feed line. Refer to Fuel Line Replacement - Chassis .
- Install the starter positive cable and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the heater outlet hose (1).
- Install the A/C tube to the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement (LZ4) .
- Connect the coolant reservoir hose from the engine to reservoir.
- Connect the A/C line from the condenser to compressor.
- Connect the A/C high pressure switch harness.
- Connect the generator positive cable and nut and tighten to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the A/C lower pressure tube at the front lift bracket. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser and Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Replacement (LE5, LZ4, LY7) .
- Install the ECM. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement .
- Connect the radiator inlet and outlet hoses to the engine.
- Fill the vehicle with coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill Without HP5) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill Without HP5) .
- Connect the wiring harness to the underhood junction block.
- Connect the transmission shifter cable.
- Install the battery box and battery. Refer to Battery Box Replacement .
- Remove the cooling module support.
- Install the air outlet duct assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Perform the throttle learn procedure. Refer to Throttle/Idle Learn .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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