Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Yukon XL, 2002 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Attach J 36857 to the rear of the right cylinder head and to the front of the left cylinder head.
- Install the attaching bolt and washer. Use GM P/N 9428217 with GM P/N 15650963.
Tighten: Tighten the lift bracket bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Install the air compressor/power steering mounting bracket to the engine block.
Tighten: Tighten the power steering pump bracket bolts and nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the generator bracket. Refer to GENERATOR (8.1L ENGINE) .
- Remove the engine using a suitable lifting devise.
- Install the engine into the vehicle.
- Install the engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts.
- Install the engine mount heat shield and bolts.
- Remove the engine lift hooks from the cylinder heads.
- Raise the vehicle and support with safety stands.
- Install the engine oil cooler lines to the engine block. Refer to ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE/PIPE REPLACEMENT (6.0L AND 8.1L ENGINES) in Engine Cooling.
- Install the bolts from the transmission to the engine. For 4L80-E, refer to TRANSMISSION .
- Install the torque converter bolts.
- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (6.0L AND 8.1L ENGINES) in Engine Exhaust.
- Install the exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD PIPE REPLACEMENT (6.0L, AND 8.1L ENGINES) in Engine Exhaust.
- Install the hoses to the power steering pump. Refer to POWER STEERING COOLER PIPE/HOSE REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT HYDROBOOST) or POWER STEERING COOLER PIPE/HOSE REPLACEMENT (WITH HYDROBOOST) in Power Steering System.
- Install the starter motor. Refer to STARTER in Engine Electrical.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Route the engine electrical harness.
- Install the generator. Refer to GENERATOR (8.1L ENGINE) .
- Install the ground cable bolt at the engine block.
Tighten: Tighten the engine wiring harness bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install the EGR valve adapter. Refer to EGR VALVE .
- Install the vacuum lines to the engine.
- Connect the TAC module electrical connector (1).
- Install the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR .
- Disconnect the fuel feed and return pipes (1, 2) from the fuel rail.
- Install the ignition coils. Refer to IGNITION COILS .
- Connect the positive battery cable.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (SINGLE BATTERY) or BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (AUXILIARY BATTERY) .
- Install the air cleaner outlet duct.
- Tighten the clamps at the throttle body and air cleaner.
- Remove fender covers from both fenders.
- Remove the hood hinge bolts from the service position (2).
- Lower the hood to the normal position.
- Install the hood hinge bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the hood hinge bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Before starting a new engine or one that has been repaired, complete the following procedure.
- Fill the engine with the proper quantity and grade of oil.
- Add engine oil supplement GM U.S. P/N 1052367, Canada P/N 992869, or equivalent to the engine oil.
- Remove the fuel pump fuse and disconnect the coil harness connectors, then crank the engine until oil pressure is present.
- Crank the engine several times. Listen for any unusual noises or evidence that any of the parts are binding.
- Install the fuel pump fuse and connect the coil harness connectors and start the engine and listen for unusual noises.
- Check the vehicle oil pressure gauge or light and confirm that the engine has acceptable oil pressure. If necessary install an oil pressure gauge and measure the oil pressure.
- Run the engine at about 1000 RPM's until the engine has reached normal operating temperature.
- Inspect for oil and or coolant leaks while the engine is running.
- Stop the engine and perform a final inspection for the proper engine oil and coolant levels.
- The final step is to perform the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor variation learn procedure. Refer to CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SYSTEM VARIATION LEARN PROCEDURE .
NOTE:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
in Cautions and Notices.