Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lower the vehicle on to the frame.
- Install the front frame bolts, then tighten the bolts to 155 N.m (114 lb ft).
- Install the frame reinforcements. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Reinforcement Replacement (3.5L LZ4, 3.6L LY7 and 3.6L LSC) .
- Raise the vehicle off of the J 39580 .
- Install the rear transmission mount to bracket retaining nut, (1) then tighten the nut to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
- Install the front transmission mount to frame retaining bolts (1), then tighten the bolts to 76 N.m (56 lb ft).
- Install the steering shaft coupling (1) to the steering gear. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement .
- Install the four EBCM bolts, then tighten the bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Connect the two electric power steering rack electrical connectors (1, 2).
- Install the steering gear electric motor ground strap to the underbody.
- Install the lower ball joints to the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- Connect both left and right stabilizer links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement .
- Connect the outer tie rod ends to the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
- Install the strut to steering knuckle retaining bolts, then tighten the bolts to 180 N.m (133 lb ft).
- Install the front brake disc calipers to the caliper mounting bracket, then tighten the bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
- Install the front catalytic converters. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LCS) and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LCS) .
- Connect the fuel lines to the engine. Refer to Fuel Line Replacement - Chassis .
- Connect the heater hoses to the engine. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (HP5) and Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (HP5 Pump to Engine) or Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (HP5 Pump to Heater Core) .
- Connect all necessary engine electrical connectors. Refer to Harness Routing Views .
- Connect the air conditioning evaporator outlet hose. Refer to Evaporator Outlet Hose Replacement (HP5) .
- Connect the air conditioning discharge hose to the condenser. Refer to Discharge Hose Replacement (HP5) .
- Connect the air conditioning suction hose. Refer to Suction Hose Replacement (HP5) .
- Connect the air conditioning liquid line to the condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser and Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Replacement (HP5) .
- Install the engine control module. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement .
- Install the power inverter module. Refer to Drive Motor Generator Power Inverter Module Removal and Installation .
- Install the air deflector to the frame. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement .
- Install the engine splash shields. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
- Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Install the radiator opening upper cover. Refer to Radiator Opening Upper Cover Replacement .
- Fill the coolant reservoir for the generator control module. Refer Generator Control Module Cooling System Draining and Filling .
- Fill the engine with oil. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations (USA and Canada) .
- Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (LCS) .
- Enable the hybrid high voltage system. Refer to High Voltage Enabling .
- Connect the 12 volt battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (HP5) .
- Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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