Installation Procedure
- Install the J 41798
to the engine. See Special Tools
.
Tighten:
- Tighten the M8 engine lift bracket bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Tighten the M10 engine lift bracket bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Position and install the engine hoist to the J 41798 . See Special Tools .
- Remove the engine from the engine stand.
- Remove the J 21366 from the transmission. See Special Tools .
- Install the engine to the vehicle.
- Align and install the engine to the transmission. Raise or lower the transmission as required using the floor jack.
- Once aligned and mated together completely lower and remove the engine hoist.
- For 2500 series vehicles with a 5.3L, 6.0L, or 6.2L engine, install the left and right engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 65 N.m (48 lb ft) starting with the middle bolt then either side bolt.
- For 1500 series vehicles with a 5.3L, 6.0L, or 6.2L engine, install the left and right engine mount to frame bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 65 N.m (48 lb ft) starting with the middle bolt then either side bolt.
- For 1500 series vehicles with a 4.8L engine, install the left and right engine mount to frame bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 65 N.m (48 lb ft) starting with the middle bolt then either side bolt.
- Remove the floor jack from under the transmission.
- Raise the vehicle.
- If equipped with the 6L80-E automatic transmission, install the transmission bolts/studs.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/studs to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- If equipped with the 4L80-E automatic transmission, install the transmission bolts/studs.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/studs to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- If equipped with the 4L60-E/4L70-E automatic transmission, install the transmission bolts/studs.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/studs to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Position the transfer case vent hose bracket and hose and install the bracket to the stud, if equipped.
- For the 4L60-E/4L70-E/6L80-E automatic transmission, install the transfer case vent hose bracket (2) nut to the stud, if equipped.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- For the 4L80-E automatic transmission, install the transfer case vent hose bracket (1) nut to the stud, if equipped.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Position the fuel/EVAP pipe bracket and install the bracket to the stud. (typical installation shown).
- Install the fuel/EVAP pipe bracket nut to the transmission stud
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Align the torque converter bolt holes to the flywheel bolt holes.
- Install the flywheel to torque converter bolts.
Tighten:
- For the 4L60-E/4L70-E/6L80-E automatic transmission, tighten the bolts to 63 N.m (47 lb ft).
- For the 4L80-E automatic transmission, tighten the bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- Position the transmission oil cooler line clip to the oil pan and install the bolt, if equipped.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to one of the following:
- Catalytic Converter Replacement (1500 Series) for 1500 series
- Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (2500 Series) for the 2500 series
- Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (2500 Series) for the 2500 series
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the J 41798 from the cylinder heads. See Special Tools .
- Install the ignition coil(s) and spark plug wire(s), as required. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement .
- Install the transmission oil level indicator tube.
- Install the transmission oil level indicator tube nut (1).
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
- Position the generator bracket (with power steering pump) to the engine.
- Install the generator bracket bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the rear power steering pump-to-engine block bolt (1500 series shown, 2500 series similar).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Raise the vehicle.
- Connect the coolant heater cord to the coolant heater, if equipped.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (1) to the CKP sensor.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (2) to the knock sensor.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (4) to the oil level sensor.
- Install the engine harness clip (3) to the transmission oil cooler line bracket.
- Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (1) to the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.
- Slide the channel pin (3) into the oil pan tab.
- Install the battery cable channel bolt (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (1) to the CMP sensor wire harness.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (4) to the knock sensor.
- Position the engine harness grounds (3) to the engine block.
- Install the engine harness ground stud (2) to the engine block.
Tighten: Tighten the stud to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install the engine harness clip (1) to the ground stud.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Position the negative battery cable terminal (2) and the engine harness ground (3) to the right cylinder head.
- Install the negative battery cable stud (1) to the right cylinder head.
Tighten: Tighten the stud to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Position the engine ground strap to the cylinder head.
- Install the engine ground strap bolt to the rear of the left cylinder head.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (2) to the ECT sensor.
- Install the engine harness clip bolt (1) to the generator/power steering pump bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (1) to the oil pressure sensor.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (2) to the lifter oil manifold.
- Install the heater hoses. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement and Heater Hose Replacement - Outlet .
- Install the radiator outlet hose to the water pump.
- Position the radiator outlet hose clamp at the water pump.
- Install the radiator inlet hose to the water pump.
- Position the radiator inlet hose clamp (3) at the water pump.
- Position and install the radiator vent inlet hose (2) to the air bleed pipe.
- Position the radiator vent inlet hose clamp (1) at the air bleed pipe.
- Install the radiator vent inlet hose (2) to the radiator inlet hose clip (3).
- Position the generator battery jumper to the engine.
- Install the generator battery jumper clip (1) to the stud.
- Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (RPOs LC9/LMG/LY5/L76/L92) or Intake Manifold Replacement (RPOs LY2/LY6) .
- Raise the vehicle.
- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to Compressor Replacement .
- For 2500 series vehicles, install the oil pan skid plate and bolts, if equipped.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
- For 1500 series vehicles, install the oil pan skid plate and bolts, if equipped.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
- Install the engine shield and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement .
- With the aid of the assistant raise the hood slightly until the hood hinge bolts can be removed from the service position notch (1).
- With the aid of an assistant lower the hood and install the hood hinge bolts (3) to the hood hinges.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the hood strut rod (1) to the hood strut bracket stud.
- Install the air inlet grille end caps (2), push down the end cap in order to engage the retainers. (left side shown, right side similar).
- Install the ground strap to the hood stud.
- Install the ground strap nut at the hood stud.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Prelube the engine. Refer to Engine Prelubing .
- Perform the CKP system variation learn procedure. Refer to Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn
.IMPORTANT: After an overhaul the engine should be tested. Use the following procedure after the engine is installed in the vehicle.
- Disable the ignition system.
- Crank the engine several times. Listen for any unusual noises or evidence that parts are binding.
- Enable the ignition system.
- Start the engine and listen for unusual noises.
- Check the vehicle oil pressure gauge or light and confirm that the engine has acceptable oil pressure.
- Run the engine speed at about 1,000 RPM until the engine has reached normal operating temperature.
- Listen for sticking lifters or other unusual noises.
- Inspect for fuel, oil and/or coolant leaks while the engine is running.
- Perform a final inspection for the proper oil and coolant levels.
- Close the hood.