Installation Procedure
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- Assemble the engine front cover as necessary. Refer to Engine Front Cover Assemble .
- Use the EN 46109 in order to install the engine front cover. See Special Tools . Refer to Engine Front Cover Installation .
- Install the oil control valves. Refer to Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Replacement - Bank 2 (Left) Intake and Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Replacement - Bank 2 (Left) Exhaust in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7).
- Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Installation .
- Install the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Installation .
- Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Installation .
- Install the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LH2) or Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LY7) in Power Steering System.
- Install the generator bracket with the generator and the belt tensioner. Refer to Generator Bracket Replacement (LY7) or Generator Bracket Replacement (LH2) in Engine Electrical.
- Install the A/C compressor and power steering belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Power Steering and Air Conditioning .
- Install the accessory drive belts. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Power Steering and Air Conditioning and Drive Belt Replacement - Generator and Water Pump .
- Install the water outlet. Refer to Water Outlet Housing Replacement (LH2) or Water Outlet Housing Replacement (LY7) in Engine Cooling.
- Install the purge vent hose to the water outlet.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
- Install the camshaft covers. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left and Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right .
- Install the upper intake manifold with the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement - Lower .
- Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Installation .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
- Change the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .