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Installation Procedure

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  1. Apply sealant at the rear main bearing cap and the engine block (1).
  2. Install the oil pan gasket.
    Fig 1: Applying Sealant At The Rear Main Bearing Cap And The Engine Block
    G01763608Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the oil pan.
  4. Install the oil pan retaining bolts.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the oil pan retaining bolts to 25 N.m (18 ft lbs) 

    Fig 2: Oil Pan Retaining Bolts
    G01763609Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the left oil pan side bolts.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the oil pan side bolts to 50 N.m (37 ft lbs) 

    Fig 3: Left Oil Pan Side Bolts
    G01763610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Use the J 39505 in order to install the right oil pan side bolts.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the oil pan side bolts to 50 N.m (37 ft lbs) 

    Fig 4: Installing The Right Oil Pan Side Bolts
    G01763611Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Tighten the left side frame bolts.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the bolts to 180 N.m (133 ft lbs) 

  8. Install the right side frame bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 180 N.m (133 ft lbs) 

  9. Connect the right lower ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT .
  10. Connect the right outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER .
  11. Install the engine mount bracket with the engine mount to oil pan. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Use the J 28467-360 in order to lower the engine.
  14. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  15. Install the transaxle mount lower nuts. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MOUNT REPLACEMENT in AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SERVICING .
  16. Install the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
  17. Install the transaxle brace to the oil pan. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BRACE REPLACEMENT in AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SERVICING .
  18. Install the starter motor. Refer to STARTER .
  19. Install the oil level sensor wiring harness connection.
    Fig 5: Oil Level Sensor Wiring Harness Connection
    G01763612Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the 3-way catalytic converter pipe to the CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (3.1L) in AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SERVICING .
  21. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR .
  22. Lower the vehicle.
  23. Remove J 28467-360, J 36462-A and J 28467-90A.
  24. Install the engine mount struts to the engine. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement .
  25. Fill the engine with new engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  26. Connect the battery ground cable.
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