Installation Procedure
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- Remove the engine from the engine stand.
- Align the engine to the frame and automatic transaxle.
- Install the automatic transaxle bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
- Place a block of wood between the frame and the engine oil pan in order to support the engine on the frame once the engine hoist is removed.
- Remove the engine hoist and lift chain.
- Install the torque converter bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (LNJ) or Starter Motor Replacement (LY7) .
- Install the engine to transaxle brace (3) and bolts (1, 2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the negative battery cable (1) to the transaxle stud.
- Install the negative battery cable-to-transaxle nut to the transaxle stud.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
- If equipped with AWD, install the transfer case mounting bracket and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- If equipped with FWD, install the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Shaft Replacement .
- Install the fuel pipe retainer to the threaded stud on the transaxle.
- Install the nut securing the fuel pipe to the transaxle.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
- Install the throttle body assembly. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement .
- Connect the engine electrical wiring harness to the following components:
- Oil pressure indicator switch (2)
- Knock sensor (KS) (1)
- Connect the engine electrical wiring harness to the following components:
- Install wire harness to retainer (3)
- AC refrigerant pressure sensor (2)
- Air conditioning (AC) compressor clutch (1)
- If equipped with an engine coolant heater, connect the coolant heater cord.
- Connect the engine electrical wiring harness to the following components:
- Install the wire harness to retainers (5, 6).
- Install ground lead (3) and bolt (4).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- CKP sensor (2)
- KS (1)
- Connect the engine electrical wiring harness to the following components:
- Install wire harness to retainers (8, 11, 13)
- Ignition coil/control module (12)
- H2OS 1 (9, 10)
- Fuel injector inline connector (7)
- Generator regulator (6)
- Install generator B+ lead (2) and nut (1)
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 13 N.m (115 lb in).
- EVAP purge solenoid (5)
- Throttle body (4)
- EGR valve (3)
- Carefully lower the vehicle body down to the powertrain.
- Install NEW frame-to-body bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 155 N.m (114 lb ft).
- Raise the vehicle up away from the frame support fixture or jackstands and remove the support fixture or jackstands from under the vehicle.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the bolts that secure the left transaxle mount to the transaxle.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the bolts (2) that secure the right engine mount (1) to the engine (3).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the block of wood (1) between the frame and the transaxle used to support the transaxle while the bolts were removed from the left transaxle mount.
- Remove the block of wood (1) between the frame and the engine oil pan used to support the engine while the bolts were removed from the right engine mount.
- If equipped with AWD, install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Install the right and left front wheel drive shafts. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Install the right and left lower ball joints to the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- Install the right and left stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
- Install the right and left tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
- Connect the steering intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
- Install a NEW pinch bolt to the steering intermediate shaft.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
- Install the right and left engine splash shields. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
- Install the front tires. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- If equipped with AWD, connect the transfer case vent hose to the transfer case.
- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LNJ) .
- Install the HO2S 2 wiring harness retainers (1, 3) to the vehicle underbody.
- Connect the HO2S 2 wiring harness.
- Install the front bumper fascia air deflector. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement .
- Install new seals and connect the transaxle oil cooler lines to the transaxle. Refer to Fluid Cooler Pipe Seal Replacement .
- Install the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LNJ) or Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LY7) .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LNJ Chevrolet) or Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LNJ Pontiac) or Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LY7) .
- Connect the heater hoses to the engine. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LNJ) or Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LY7) and Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LNJ) or Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LY7) .
- Install the coolant surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement .
- Untie the radiator, AC condenser, and fan module assembly from the upper radiator support.
- Connect engine to body inline connector C102 (2).
- Connect the transaxle shift control cable to the transaxle. Refer to Shift Control Cable Replacement .
- Install the AC compressor hose assembly to the compressor. Refer to Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement (LNJ) or Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement (LY7) .
- Connect the engine fuel hose/pipe (3) to the chassis fuel hose/pipe (2). Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Connect the EVAP hose/pipe to the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Install the air cleaner assembly and air intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Install the TCM (1) to the TCM bracket (2).
- Connect the brake booster vacuum hose (2) to the intake manifold.
- Position the clamp (1) on the brake booster vacuum hose connection.
- Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
- Install the negative battery cable from the inner fender body ground stud.
- Install the negative battery cable nut (2) to the inner fender body ground stud.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the battery cable retainers (1) to the battery tray.
- Install the battery box, battery and ECM. Refer to Battery Box Replacement .
- Fill the engine with engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities , Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations , and Maintenance Schedule (North American Emissions) .
- Fill the engine with coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ GE 47716 Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 GE 47716 Fill) .
- Check the transaxle fluid level. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants , Transmission General Specifications , and Fluid Capacity Specifications .
- Charge the AC system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Prime the fuel system.
- Cycle the ignition ON for 5 seconds then OFF for 10 seconds. Repeat cycling twice.
- Crank the engine until it starts. The maximum starter motor cranking time is 20 seconds.
- If the engine does not start, repeat the steps.
- Perform the CKP system variation learn procedure. Refer to Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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IMPORTANT:
Inspect for areas of body to powertrain contact or entanglement of wires and hoses while joining the vehicle body to the powertrain.