Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the engine mount to the engine block.
- Working through the wheelhouse opening, install the engine mount to engine block bolts (1) and tighten to 50 (37 lb ft).
- Using the adjustable jack, lower the engine until the engine mount is sitting flush on the frame.
- Remove the adjustable jack and block of wood from the engine oil pan.
- Install exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side .
- Partially lower the vehicle.
- Clean the threads of the engine mount to frame 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 frame bolts and tighten to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
- Install the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to FRONT WHEELHOUSE LINER REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE (CHEVROLET) or FRONT WHEELHOUSE LINER REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE (GMC) .
- Raise the vehicle.
- Support and raise the differential carrier with a transmission jack.
- Install the left differential carrier mounting bolts and tighten to 100 Y (75 lb ft).
- Install the right differential carrier mounting nuts and washers and tighten to 100 Y (75 lb ft).
- Remove the transmission jack from the differential carrier.
- Install the front stabilizer shaft insulators. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT INSULATOR REPLACEMENT (1500) .
- Install the clip for the transmission cooler lines.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the 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 .