Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Sierra, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2010 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the engine mount bracket to the frame.
- Clean the threads of the engine mount bracket through bolts using denatured alcohol or equivalent.
- Apply threadlocker or equivalent to the threads of the engine mount bracket through bolts. Refer to ADHESIVES, FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND SEALERS .
- Install the engine mount bracket through bolts and tighten to Tighten: 100 N.m (74 lb ft) .
- If the vehicle is equipped with four wheel drive (4WD), go to step 6. Otherwise, go to step 12.
- Position the axle support bracket studs to the vehicle frame. If necessary, carefully pry downward on the axle to provide needed clearance and install the support mount.
- Install the right side axle support bracket to vehicle frame nuts and washers. Tighten the nuts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) .
- Install the right differential carrier mounting nuts and washers. Tighten the nuts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) .
- Remove the jack from the differential carrier.
- Using the adjustable jack, lower the engine until the engine mounts are sitting flush on the engine mount brackets.
- Remove the adjustable jack and block of wood from the engine oil pan.
- Clean the threads of the engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts using denatured alcohol or equivalent.
- Apply threadlocker or equivalent to the threads of the engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts. Refer to ADHESIVES, FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND SEALERS .
- Install the engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 65 N.m (48 lb ft) .
- Install the right wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the upper intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement .
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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