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Installation (Blazer, Bravada, Jimmy, Sonoma & Pickup)

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  1. Install the engine into the vehicle.
  2. Install the left upper transmission to engine bolt.
  3. Install the front engine mount through bolts and nuts:
    • Tighten the bolts to 66 N.m (49 lb ft).
    • Tighten the nuts to 56 N.m (41 lb ft).
  4. Remove the universal lift brackets and install the intake manifold bolts.
  5. Install the distributor.
  6. Install the following items:
    • The wiring harnesses
    • The vacuum lines
    • The throttle cable
    • The fuel lines
  7. Connect the heater hoses to the engine.
  8. Install the power steering hoses.
  9. Install the radiator.
  10. Install the air conditioning compressor and bracket.
  11. Install the water pump pulley.
  12. Raise the vehicle.
  13. Install the battery ground cable at the engine.
  14. Install the remaining transmission to engine bolts.
    • For an automatic transmission refer to Transmission Replacement in Automatic Transmission.
    • For a manual transmission refer to Transmission Replacement in Manual Transmission.
  15. Install the rear engine mount crossbar nut and washer. Tighten the nut to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
  16. Install the oil filter.
  17. Connect the torque convertor bolts to the flywheel.
  18. Install the front propeller shaft (4WD only).
  19. Install the starter.
  20. Connect the fuel line clamp at the bellhousing.
  21. Connect the slave cylinder or hydraulic line if the cylinder is mounted inside the bellhousing.
  22. Connect the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifolds.
  23. Install the braces from the engine to the transmission.
  24. Install the underbody shield.
  25. Lower the vehicle.
  26. Fill the crankcase with oil.
  27. Connect the negative battery cable.

Fill cooling system. Bleed cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING . Evacuate and charge A/C system. Bleed power steering. See POWER STEERING BLEEDING . If necessary adjust shift cable. See SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT . Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table.

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