Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2003 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the engine from the engine stand.
- Install the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Installation .
- With assistance install the engine to the vehicle.
- Install the upper transaxle-to-engine bolts (3,4,5) and the stud (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts (3,4,5) and the stud (2) to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Remove the engine lifting device.
- Install the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (3.4L) in Power Steering System.
- Install the radiator inlet hose to the engine. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet (3.4L) in Engine Cooling.
- Install the fuel lines to the fuel rail. Refer to FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS .
- Install the brake booster vacuum hose to the upper intake manifold.
- Install the vacuum hoses to the upper intake manifold.
- Install the heater inlet and outlet hoses to the engine.
- Install the accelerator control and the cruise control cable with the bracket to the throttle body. Refer to THROTTLE BODY .
- Raise the vehicle and remove the transaxle support.
- Install the radiator outlet hose to the engine. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet (3.4L) in Engine Cooling.
- Install the lower transaxle-to-engine bolt (6) and stud (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt (6) and the stud (1) to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Install the transaxle brace. Refer to TRANSAXLE BRACE .
- Install the torque converter bolts.
- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to Compressor Replacement (3.4L) in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (3.4L) in Engine Electrical.
- Install the torque converter covers.
- Install the engine mount lower nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).
- Install the engine wiring harness grounds to the transaxle.
- Install the engine wiring harness ground nut to the transaxle stud.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
- Install the 3-way catalytic converter pipe to the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (3.4L) in Engine Exhaust.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the following electrical connectors:
- Body wiring harness-to-engine harness
- Ignition coil
- Idle air control (IAC) valve
- Throttle position (T/P) sensor
- Evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister purge solenoid
- Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve
- Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor
- Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
- Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
- Camshaft position (CMP) sensor
- Knock sensor
- Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Install the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right .
- Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement in Body Front End.
- Install the air cleaner assembly.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
- Fill the crankcase with engine oil. Refer to Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
- Fill cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
- Check and fill the power steering system as necessary. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid in Power Steering System.
- Perform a CKP system variation learn procedure. Refer to CKP SYSTEM VARIATION LEARN PROCEDURE .
- Inspect for leaks.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.