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Engine 3.9L: Installation

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  1. Remove engine from the repair stand and position in the engine compartment.
  2. Install an engine support fixture.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist.
  4. Install transmission.
  5. Install the front engine mounts (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/FRONT MOUNT-INSTALLATION  ).
  6. Install exhaust pipe to manifold.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Remove engine lifting fixture.
  9. Install the generator (Refer to GENERATOR ).
  10. Install starter motor (Refer to STARTER ).
  11. Connect power steering hoses, if equipped.
  12. Connect air conditioning hoses.
  13. Evacuate and charge the air conditioning system, if equipped (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT ).
  14. Using a new gasket, install throttle body (Refer to THROTTLE BODY ).
  15. Connect the accelerator linkage (Refer to THROTTLE CABLE ).
  16. Connect the starter wires.
  17. Connect the oil pressure sensor wire.
  18. Install the distributor cap and wiring.
  19. Connect the vacuum lines.
  20. Connect the fuel supply line (Refer to FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS ).
  21. Install the radiator (Refer to RADIATOR ). Connect the radiator hoses and heater hoses.
  22. Install fan shroud in position.
  23. Fill cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE-REFILLING COOLING SYSTEM 3.9L/5.9L ENGINE ).
  24. Install the air cleaner, resonator assembly and air in-let hose. Tighten clamps to 4 N.m (35 in. lbs.).
  25. Install the battery.
  26. Warm engine and adjust.
  27. Install hood and line up with the scribe marks.
  28. Road test vehicle.