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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the control arms. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT  in Front Suspension.
  2. Assemble the engine frame insulators to the engine frame in the following order:
    1. 2.1. Install the upper insulator (5) into the engine frame (1).
    2. 2.2. Install the retainer (7) and the upper spacer (6) onto the upper insulator (5).
    3. 2.3. Install the lower insulator (4) into the engine frame (1).
    4. 2.4. Install the lower insulator retainer (3) onto the lower insulator (4).
    5. 2.5. Install the bolts (2) into the engine frame (1).
      Fig 1: Assembling Engine Frame Insulators To Engine Frame
      G03383981Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Lower the vehicle to the engine frame.
  4. Using dowel pins in the alignment holes (1), align the engine frame (2) with the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the engine frame insulator retainer bolts (3) in order to retain the engine frame (2) to the vehicle.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the retainers to 191 N.m (141 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Engine Frame Insulator Retainer Bolts
    G03383982Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Raise the vehicle away from the jack stands supporting the engine frame or J 39580. 
    Fig 3: Raising Vehicle Away From Jack Stands
    G03383983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the fasteners in order to retain the rear transaxle mount (1) to the bracket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the retainers to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Fig 4: Installing Fasteners In Order To Retain Rear Transaxle Mount
    G03383984Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the fastener in order to retain the front engine mount to the engine frame.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fastener to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

    Fig 5: Installing Fastener In Order To Retain Front Engine Mount
    G03383985Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the fasteners in order to retain the steering gear to the engine frame.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the retainer bolt to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).

    Fig 6: Installing Fasteners In Order To Retain Steering Gear
    G03383986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the bracket (2) to retain the power steering line (1) at the engine frame.
  11. Install the retainer clips (3) retaining power steering line (4) along engine frame rail.
    Fig 7: Installing Bracket To Retain Power Steering Line
    G03383987Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the A.I.R. Pump to the vehicle. Refer to SECONDARY AIR INJECTION PUMP in Engine Performance.
  13. Install the brake pressure modulator valve. Refer to BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE (BPMV) REPLACEMENT  in Antilock Brake System.
  14. Install the real time dampening sensor links (1) to the lower control arm ball studs.
  15. Install the front air deflector. Refer to BODY FRONT END  in Body Front End.
  16. Install the ball joints to the steering knuckle. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT  in Front Suspension.
  17. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
  18. Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT  in Front Suspension.
  19. Lower the vehicle.
  20. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE  in Engine Mechanical - 4.6L.
    Fig 8: Installing Real Time Dampening Sensor Links
    G03383988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.