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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the transmission to the engine. Transmission Replacement (AWD)
  2. Position the powertrain and support table under the vehicle.
  3. Raise the powertrain into position under the vehicle.
  4. With the table positioned, if required, lower the vehicle over the powertrain.
  5. Install the drivetrain and front suspension cradle to the vehicle. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Removal and Installation (All Wheel Drive)
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. GM4361428Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Left Transmission Mount Bolt (3) - Install (Qty: 3) - Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side

  8. GM4326249Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Mount Bolt (1) - Install (Qty: 2) - Engine Mount Replacement 

  9. GM4363825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable (3) - Connect - Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Replacement

  10. Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose @ Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe - Connect - Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV From Radiator Surge Tank to Radiator and Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Pipe)
  11. Left Front Wheel Drive Shaft - Install - Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side
  12. Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft - Right Side - Install - Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (AWD)
  13. Propeller Shaft - Install - Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
  14. Exhaust Front Pipe - Install - Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LCV)
  15. GM4286462Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Connect the intermediate shaft (2) then install the intermediate shaft pinch bolt (1). Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

  16. GM4279792Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Connect the left and right sides. Left side shown, right side similar.

    Front Stabilizer Shaft Link (2) @ Front Stabilizer Shaft - Connect - Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

  17. GM4279790Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Connect the left and right sides. Left side shown, right side similar.

    Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. (3) Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement

  18. GM4358195Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe (1) @ Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Outlet Pipe (2) - Connect - Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection

  19. GM4355571Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe (1) @ Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Inlet Pipe (2) - Connect - Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection

  20. GM4374832Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Heater Inlet Hose (3) - Install - Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV with Rear Aux HVAC Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe to Quick Connect)Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV with Rear Aux HVAC Quick Connect Connector to Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube)Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV without Rear Aux HVAC Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe to Quick Connect) .

  21. GM4375333Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Heater Outlet Hose (2) - Install - Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV Quick Connect Connector to Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube)Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV Water Outlet to Heater Coolant Pump)Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV without Rear Aux HVAC Heater Outlet Hose Connector to Heater Core Connector)

  22. GM4296535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (3) @ Air Conditioning Compressor - Install - Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LCV)

  23. Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose @ Heater Coolant Pump - Connect - Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV Radiator Surge Tank to Heater Coolant Pump)
  24. Power Transfer Unit Vent Hose @ Radiator Surge Tank - Connect - Power Transfer Unit Vent Replacement
  25. GM4374385Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Inlet Hose (2) - Install - Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV)

  26. GM4374398Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Outlet Hose (2) - Install - Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV)

  27. GM4360540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Hose (1) - Install - Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Hose Replacement

  28. GM4363562Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Cleaner Assembly (1) - Install - Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement

  29. GM4337974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Power Brake Booster Vacuum Hose (1) - Install - Power Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Replacement (LCV)

  30. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Without KL9)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With KL9)
  31. Fill the cooling system to the proper level. Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)
  32. GM4363304Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Fuel Feed Front Pipe (1) - Remove - Fuel Feed Front Pipe Replacement

  33. Battery Tray - Install - Battery Tray Replacement
  34. Recharge the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-134a)Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-1234yf)
  35. NOTE:

    Prelube is necessary if the engine is replaced or overhauled.

  36. If the engine is replaced with a new engine or has been overhauled, perform the engine prelubing procedure. Engine Prelubing 
  37. If prelubing has not been performed, fill the engine oil. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement