Installation Procedure
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- Install the fuel injection pump to the block.
- Install the fuel injection pump bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the hoses to fuel lines.
- Position the injection pump hose clamps at the fuel line.
- Install the center intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement - Center .
- Install the inlet pipe.
- Connect the fuel rail inlet pipe to the injection pump and rail.
Tighten: Tighten the fittings to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Connect the fuel balance pipe fitting to the right fuel rail.
Tighten: Tighten the fitting to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Install the fuel balance pipe retainer bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the thermostat housing crossover. Refer to Thermostat Housing Crossover Replacement (6.6L (LLY) Engine) .
- Install the generator bracket and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 46 N.m (34 lb ft).
- Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) or Generator Replacement (6.6L (LLY) Engine) or Generator Replacement (8.1L Engine) .
- Install the drive belt tensioner and bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the heater outlet hose bolt to the generator bracket
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the oil level indicator tube bracket bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the A/C compressor/power steering pump bracket and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 46 N.m (34 lb ft).
- Position the power steering pump, with the hoses attached, to the bracket.
- Install the power steering pump bracket rear bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Position the A/C compressor, with the hoses attached, to the bracket.
- Install the A/C compressor bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Connect the A/C cut out switch electrical connector.
- Connect the A/C compressor clutch electrical connector.
- Position the battery cables to the bracket.
- Install the battery cable junction block bolt to the power steering pump bracket.
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Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the fan. Refer to Fan Replacement (Diesel) or Fan Replacement (Gasoline) .
- Install the bracket.
- Install the oil level indicator tube bracket bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the oil level indicator tube bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the wiring harness retainer to the bracket.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (w/RPO HP2) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (w/o RPO HP2) .
- Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Crankcase Ventilation Hoses/Pipes Replacement .
- Connect negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .
- Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
- Prime the fuel system. Refer to Fuel System Priming .
- Start the engine. If the engine stalls, repeat the above step.
- Once the engine starts, inspect for fuel leaks.