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Installation - Engine

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Fig 1: ENGINE LIFT FIXTURE and ADAPTER
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1 - Bolts
2 - Engine Lift Fixture
3 - Adapter Bolt
4 - Adapter
5 - Adapter Nut
  1. Install engine lift fixture (2) Special tool # 8984 and 8984-UPD (4).
  2. Position the engine in the engine compartment.
  3. Lower engine into compartment and align engine with transmission.
  4. Mate engine and transmission and install two transmission to engine block mounting bolts finger tight.
  5. Lower engine assembly until engine mount studs rest in frame perches.
    Fig 2: Install Transmission To Oil Pan Bolts
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    1 - BOLTS
    2 - ENGINE OIL PAN
    3 - TRANSMISSION
    Fig 3: Install Transmission to Engine Bolts
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    1 - ENGINE
    2 - BOLTS
    3 - TRANSMISSION
  6. Install remaining transmission to engine block mounting bolts (1, 2) and tighten.
  7. Install and tighten engine mount to frame nuts.
    Fig 4: TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS
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    1 - Bolts
  8. Install drive plate to torque converter bolts (1).
    Fig 5: Install Torque Converter Access Cover
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    1 - ACCESS COVER
    2 - BOLT
  9. Install the torque convertor access cover (1).
    Fig 6: 6.1L STARTER REMOVE/INSTALL
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    1 - STARTER
    2 - BOLT
    3 - NUT
    4 - HEAT SHIELD
  10. Install the starter (1) and heat shield (4) and connect the starter wires (Refer to ELECTRICAL/STARTING/STARTER MOTOR - INSTALLATION) .
  11. Install exhaust pipe to manifold.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 7: ENGINE LIFT FIXTURE and ADAPTER
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    1 - Bolts
    2 - Engine Lift Fixture
    3 - Adapter Bolt
    4 - Adapter
    5 - Adapter Nut
  13. Remove engine lift fixture (2), special tool # 8984 and 8984-UPD (4).
  14. Connect the fuel supply line (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/QUICK CONNECT FITTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  15. Reinstall the power steering pump.
    Fig 8: HEATER HOSE RETURN
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    1 - Heater Hose
    2 - Clamp
    3 - Tube
    Fig 9: HEATER HOSE SUPPLY
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    1 - Heater Hose
    2 - Clamp
    3 - Tube
  16. Connect the heater hoses (1, 1,).
  17. Reconnect the ground wires to the rear of each cylinder head.
  18. Install the intake manifold. Refer to INSTALLATION .
    Fig 10: GENERATOR - 5.7L/6.1L
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    Fig 11: GENERATOR SUPPORT BRACKET - 5.7L/6.1L
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  19. Install the generator (2), generator support bracket (1), and wire connections (Refer to ELECTRICAL/CHARGING/GENERATOR - INSTALLATION) .
    Fig 12: COMPRESSOR-A/C 5.7L/6.1L REMOVE/INSTALL
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  20. Install a/c compressor (3) (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C COMPRESSOR - INSTALLATION) .
  21. Install the accessory drive belt (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTALLATION) .
  22. Install the radiator fan shroud (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTALLATION) .
  23. Connect the radiator lower hose.
  24. Connect the transmission oil cooler lines to the radiator.
  25. Connect the radiator upper hose.
    Fig 13: Removing/Installing Engine Covers
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  26. Install cowl top panel (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/COWL GRILLE - INSTALLATION) .
  27. Install the air cleaner resonator and duct work.
  28. Add engine oil to crankcase (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/FLUID TYPES - SPECIFICATIONS) .
  29. Fill cooling system (Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  30. Install the engine covers (1).
    Fig 14: FRONT BELLY PAN
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  31. Connect battery negative cable.
  32. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
  33. Install the belly pan (2) (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/BELLY PAN - INSTALLATION) .
  34. Road test vehicle.