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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the engine to the transmission assembly.
  2. Position the engine, transmission, radiator assembly and drivetrain suspension frame under the vehicle.
  3. Slowly and carefully lower the vehicle, ensure the engine, transmission, radiator assembly and drivetrain suspension frame are free from wiring, hoses and other engine compartment components.
  4. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Install the four front drivetrain and front suspension frame retaining bolts, then tighten to the fasteners to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).
  6. Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame reinforcements to the rear of the frame, then tighten the reinforcement fasteners to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  7. NOTE:

    Use the engine support fixture to slightly raise the powertrain assembly to aid in the installation of the engine and transmission mount bolts.

  8. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  9. Fig 1: Transmission Bracket Mount To Mount Through Bolt
    GM2027404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install the transmission bracket mount to mount through bolt (1) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
  11. Fig 2: Front Transmission Mount Through Bolt
    GM2027411Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install the transmission mount through bolt (1) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
  13. Install the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side .
  14. Fig 3: Automatic Transmission Mount Bracket Bolts
    GM2027418Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Install the NEW left transmission mount to transmission bolts (1) and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft) plus 60-75 degrees.
  16. Fig 4: Power Steering Gear, Inlet And Outlet Hose And Bolts
    GM2028068Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Install the inlet and outlet hose (2) to the steering gear (3).
  18. Install power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bolts (1) and tighten to 11 N.m (97 lb in).
  19. Fig 5: Lower Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt
    GM2452074Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Instal NEW the lower steering intermediate shaft (1) bolt and tighten to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
  21. Connect the front steering knuckles to the strut assemblies. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .
  22. Fig 6: Stabilizer Link Nut
    GM2028083Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  23. Install NEW the stabilizer link nut (1) to the strut assemblies. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  24. Connect the right wheel drive shaft from the intermediate shaft.
  25. Fig 7: Brake Caliper And Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt
    GM2027317Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  26. Install the front brake caliper (1) and tighten the brake caliper guide pin bolt (2) to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
  27. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
  28. Connect the wheel speed connectors to the steering knuckles.
  29. Remove the engine support fixture.
  30. Connect the wiring connectors and ground strap to the transmission.
  31. Connect the wiring harness to the accessory wiring junction block.
  32. Connect the electrical connectors to the ECM. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement .
  33. Fig 8: Wiring Harnesses And Ground Nuts
    GM2027867Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  34. Install the wiring harnesses (2).
  35. Install the ground nuts (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  36. Fig 9: Junction Connector
    GM2452065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  37. Connect the wiring harness plugs (1).
  38. Fig 10: Transmission Range Selector Lever And Cable Connection
    GM2001179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  39. On vehicles equipped with a automatic transmission, connect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1) to the transmission manual shift lever pin.
  40. On vehicles equipped with a automatic transmission, press the locking tabs outward in order to lock the transmission range selector lever cable (2) to the cable bracket.
  41. Fig 11: Selector Lever Cable, Bracket And Transmission Control Housing
    GM2191413Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  42. On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, connect the shift lever cables (2) to the shift levers (3)
  43. On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, install the shift lever cables (2) to the cable bracket (1).
  44. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  45. Fig 12: Heater Core Inlet And Outlet Hoses
    GM2452058Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  46. Connect inlet (2) and outlet (1) heater core hoses.
  47. Fig 13: Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe
    GM2452054Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  48. Connect the power brake booster vacuum pipe (1).
  49. Fig 14: Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Clamp
    GM2452057Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  50. Connect the coolant hose and reposition the clamp (1).
  51. Fig 15: Fuel Feed Pipe
    GM2452047Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  52. Connect the fuel feed line (1) and reposition away from the engine. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  53. Fig 16: Fuel Ventilation Pipe
    GM2452052Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  54. Connect the EVAP hose (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  55. Fig 17: Refrigerant Hose And Nut
    GM2452043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Use NEW O-ring seals. Refer to Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement .

  56. Install refrigerant hose (2) and tighten the nut (1) to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
  57. Install the charge air cooler inlet air hose. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Hose Replacement .
  58. Install the charge air cooler outlet air hose. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Hose Replacement (Manual Transmission) , Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Hose Replacement (Automatic Transmission) .
  59. Connect engine coolant hoses as necessary.
  60. Connect electrical connectors as necessary.
  61. Install the front fascia.
  62. Install the front wheelhouse front liners.
  63. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  64. Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716 Fill) , Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
  65. Charge the air conditioning system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  66. Check engine oil level. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  67. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .