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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Oil Pan Bolts
    GM1392416Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Assemble the oil pan as necessary. Refer to Oil Pan Assemble .
  2. Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Installation .
  3. Install the front differential carrier, if equipped. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement in Front Drive Axle.
  4. Loosen the engine support fixture wing nuts in order to lower the engine and engage the engine mounts to the frame.
  5. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  6. Remove the transmission oil cooler pipe retainer from the engine right side.
  7. Fill the engine with new engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  8. Install the A/C compressor bracket with the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Installation .
  9. Fig 2: Identifying Frame Mounting Nuts
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  10. Install the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Left , and Engine Mount Replacement - Right (W/RWD) or Engine Mount Replacement - Right (W/AWD) .
  11. Fig 3: View Of Intermediate Steering Shaft
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  12. Connect the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement - Upper in Steering Wheel and Column.
  13. Install the power steering hose retainer to the A/C compressor bracket.
  14. Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .