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).
- Install an engine hoist to the J 41798 . See Special Tools .
- Remove the engine from the engine stand.
- Install the engine to the vehicle.
- Align the engine and transmission.
- Install the left and right engine mount-to-engine mount bracket bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the engine mount-to-engine mount bracket bolts to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
- Install the upper transmission bolts.
Tighten: Tighten upper transmission bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Remove the floor jack from under the transmission.
- Remove the engine hoist.
- Remove the J 41798 . See Special Tools .
- Install the ignition coils and the spark plug wires. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement .
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the J 21366 . See Special Tools .
- Install the automatic transmission bolt/studs.
Tighten: Tighten automatic transmission bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the transmission converter cover bolts.
Tighten: Tighten transmission converter cover bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the transmission bolt and stud on the right side.
Tighten: Tighten the automatic transmission bolts/studs to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the automatic transmission oil level indicator tube.
- Install the automatic transmission oil level indicator tube nut.
Tighten: Tighten the automatic transmission oil level indicator tube nut to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
- If reusing the torque converter-to-flex plate bolts, clean the bolts and apply LOCTITE™ 242, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolt threads.
- Install the flywheel to torque converter bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
- Install exhaust pipes to the exhaust manifolds.
- Install the positive battery cable clip and bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the positive battery cable clip bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
- Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement
.
Tighten: Tighten the oil pan skid plate bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the ground cable to the engine block.
Tighten: Tighten the ground cable bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Position the generator bracket to the front of the engine.
- Install the generator bracket bolts until snug.
- Install the rear power steering pump-to-engine block bolts.
Tighten:
- Tighten the rear power steering pump bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Tighten the generator bracket bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Route the engine wiring harness to the lower engine area.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Slide the channel pin into the oil pan tab.
- Install the battery cable channel bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the battery cable channel bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Connect the following electrical connectors:
- The CKP sensor (1)
- The engine oil level sensor (6)
- The coolant heater, if equipped
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the fuel pipes.
- Install the EVAP purge solenoid vent tube to the solenoid (1).
- Install the EVAP tube end (3) to the vapor pipe.
- Install the battery cable junction block to the junction block bracket.
- Clip all of the engine wiring harness clips to their correct location.
- Connect the following electrical connectors:
- Oil pressure sensor (1)
- CMP sensor (2)
- Position the harness ground and the engine ground strap to the block.
- Install the harness ground bolt at the left rear of the engine block.
- Position the harness ground to the block.
- Install the harness ground bolt at the right rear of the engine block.
Tighten: Tighten the harness ground bolts at the rear of the block to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Connect the following electrical connectors:
- Coolant temperature sensor (1)
- Electronic variable orifice switch (2)
- Position the harness ground and negative battery cable to the block.
- Install the harness ground bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the harness ground bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Connect the MAP sensor (1) and knock sensor (2) electrical connectors.
- Connect the following electrical connectors:
- Main coil harness (4)
- Fuel injectors (3)
- ETC (2)
- Connect the main coil harness (2) and fuel injector (3) electrical connectors on the left side.
- Install the generator cable to the generator, perform the following:
- Install the generator cable.
- Install the generator cable nut to the terminal stud.
Tighten: Tighten the generator output terminal nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Slide the boot over the terminal stud.
- Install the radiator vent inlet hose to the throttle body.
- Position the vent inlet hose clamp at the throttle body.
- Install the engine wiring harness bracket and nut (2).
Tighten: Tighten the engine wiring harness bracket nut to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Connect the following electrical connectors:
- EVAP canister purge solenoid (1)
- Generator (3)
- Install the engine sight shield retainer and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the engine sight shield retainer bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Install the engine sight shield to the retainer.
- Tighten the engine sight shield bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the heater hoses. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement and Heater Outlet Hose Replacement .
- 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 at the water pump.
- Install the radiator supports. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement .
- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .
- Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
- Fill the crankcase with the proper quantity and grade of engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities or Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .
- Perform the CKP system variation learn procedure. Refer to Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn
.NOTE: 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 1000 RPM until the engine has reached normal operating temperature.
- Listen for sticking lifter and other unusual noises.
- Inspect for fuel, oil and/or coolant leaks while the engine is running.
- Perform a final inspection for the proper engine oil and coolant levels.
- Close the hood.