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 (Fourth Design) .
- Install the oil control valves. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Intake (LY7) and Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Exhaust (LY7) .
- Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Installation .
- Install the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement .
- Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement .
- Install the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement .
- Install the generator bracket with the generator and the belt tensioner. Refer to Generator Bracket Replacement (LY7) .
- Install the A/C compressor and power steering belt tensioner. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump Belt Tensioner Replacement .
- Install the accessory drive belts. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement and Water Pump and Generator Belt Replacement .
- Install the water outlet. Refer to Water Outlet Housing Replacement (LY7, LLT) .
- Install the purge vent hose to the water outlet.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
- Install the camshaft covers. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side (LY7) or Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side (LLT) and Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side .
- On models equipped with LLT engines, install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
- On models equipped with LY7 engines, install the upper intake manifold with the lower intake manifold. Refer to Lower Intake Manifold Replacement (LY7) .
- On all models, install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Installation (Fourth Design) .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
- Change the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .