Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Mount Assembly

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Install the engine mount (1).
Raise the rear section of the frame.

Fig 2: View of Cross Vehicle Brace Assembly

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Install but do not tighten the frame rear (1) and center (2) mounting bolts.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

IMPORTANT: Important: Ensure to tighten the frame bolts in sequence.
Tighten the frame bolts. 4.1. Tighten the left front frame bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 191 N.m (141 lb ft). 4.2. Tighten the right front frame bolt.

Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 191 N.m (141 lb ft). 4.3. Tighten the center front frame bolts.

Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 191 N.m (141 lb ft). 4.4. Tighten the rear front frame bolts.

Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 191 N.m (141 lb ft).
Remove the screw jack from the rear of the front frame.
Remove the screw jack and block of wood from under the oil pan.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Mount Retaining Nut

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Install the upper engine mount retaining nut (1). Tighten: Tighten the nut to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).
Install the right and left lower engine mount retaining nuts.Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).
Connect the lower intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
Install the exhaust system. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM REPLACEMENT (WITH LY7 AND LLT) .
Lower the vehicle.
Install the cross vehicle brace. Refer to Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement .
Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION AND CONNECTION (SIDE POST) .