Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install a NEW exhaust manifold gasket (1) onto the cylinder head studs.
- Install the exhaust manifold (2).NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
- Install the exhaust manifold nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- If reusing the old HO2S, coat the threads with anti-sieze compound, GM P/N 12377953 or equivalent.
- Install the HO2S.
Tighten: Tighten the sensor to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Raise the engine frame into position.
- Install the 4 rearward engine frame-to-body bolts (1) (left side shown, right side similar).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 191 N.m (141 lb ft).
- Remove the screw type jack.
CAUTION: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or damage to the intermediate shaft. This damage may cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.
- Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
- Install the intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
- Install the intermediate shaft seal.
- Connect the electronic suspension position sensor link ball studs to the lower control arms.
- Install the steering gear heat shield.
- Install the steering gear heat shield bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Connect the engine harness clip (3) to the steering gear heat shield.
- Connect the engine harness clip (2) to the steering gear heat shield.
- Install the AIR check valve. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Check Valve Replacement .
- Install the rear exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement - Rear .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the J 42640 from the steering column. See Special Tools .
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (2) to the HO2S.
- Install the HO2S clip (5) to the AIR valve hose bracket.
- Install the CPA retainer (3).