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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the engine to the transaxle assembly.
  2. Remove the transaxle holding fixture.
    3. Fig 1: Transaxle To Engine Retaining Bolts
    GM2164079Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Install the eight transaxle to engine retaining bolts (1), then tighten the bolts to 80 N.m (60 lb ft).
  4. Align a slot in flexplate to a hole in the torque converter.
    5. Fig 2: Torque Converter Bolts
    GM2165538Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Rotate the engine clockwise only to access the bolts.
  5. Install the four torque converter bolts (1), then tighten 62 N.m (46 lb ft).
  6. Install the torque converter access shield.
  7. Install the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side (LY7 or LCS)
  8. Install the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side
  9. Install the engine and transaxle to the frame.
  10. Remove the lifting hooks from the transaxle and engine.
    11. NOTE: Front and rear mounts are to be torqued after the powertrain is fully seated on the mounts. This will eliminate any twist in the rubber element induced to not preloading the mount before applying torque.
  11. Tighten the transaxle front and rear mount retaining nuts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
  12. Connect the coolant hoses and pipes to the radiator and condenser assembly.
  13. Install the intermediate shaft to the transaxle. Refer to Intermediate Shaft Replacement (LY7)
  14. Install the front wheel drive shafts. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
    15. Fig 3: Identifying Utility Stand
    GM333118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Lower the vehicle on to the frame.
  16. Install the front frame bolts, then tighten the bolts to 155 N.m (114 lb ft).
    17. Fig 4: Identifying Frame Reinforcements
    GM1874266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the frame reinforcements. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Reinforcement Replacement (3.5L LZ4, 3.6L LY7 and 3.6L LSC) .
  18. Raise the vehicle off of the J 39580  . See Special Tools .
    19. Fig 5: Steering Shaft Coupling
    GM2159877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the steering shaft coupling (1) to the steering gear. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement .
  20. Install the four EBCM bolts, then tighten the bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
    21. Fig 6: Electronic Power Steering Rack Motor Connectors
    GM2159879Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Connect the two electric power steering rack electrical connectors (1, 2).
  22. Install the steering gear electric motor ground strap to the underbody.
    23. Fig 7: Identifying Lower Ball Joints
    GM1873841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Install the lower ball joints to the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  24. Connect both left and right stabilizer links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement .
  25. Connect the outer tie rod ends to the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  26. Install the strut to steering knuckle retaining bolts, then tighten the bolts to 180 N.m (133 lb ft).
  27. Install the front brake disc calipers to the caliper mounting bracket, then tighten the bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
  28. Install the front catalytic converters. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LCS) and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LCS) .
  29. Connect the fuel lines to the engine. Refer to Fuel Line Replacement - Chassis .
  30. Connect the heater hoses to the engine. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LY7) or Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (HP5) and Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (HP5 Pump to Engine) or Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (HP5 Pump to Heater Core) .
  31. Connect all necessary engine electrical connectors. Refer to Harness Routing Views .
  32. Install the underhood electrical center junction block. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement (HP7) or Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement (HP5)
  33. Connect the air conditioning evaporator outlet hose. Refer to Evaporator Outlet Hose Replacement (HP5) or Evaporator Outlet Hose Replacement (LE5, LZ4, LY7) .
  34. Connect the air conditioning liquid line to the condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser and Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Replacement (HP5) or Air Conditioning Condenser and Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Replacement (LE5, LZ4, LY7) .
  35. Install the engine control module. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement .
  36. Install the drive motor control module assembly. Refer to Drive Motor Generator Control Module Assembly Replacement .
  37. Install the air deflector to the frame. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement .
  38. Install the engine splash shields. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
  39. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  40. Fill the coolant reservoir for the generator control module. Refer Generator Control Module Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  41. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (LCS) .
  42. Install the radiator opening upper cover. Refer to Radiator Opening Upper Cover Replacement
  43. Enable the hybrid high voltage system. Refer to High Voltage Enabling .
  44. Connect the 12-volt battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (HP5) .
  45. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
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