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Installation - Engine

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Fig 1: Engine Lift Fixture And Adapter
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1 - Bolts
2 - Engine Lift Fixture
3 - Adapter Bolt
4 - Adapter
5 - Adapter Nut
  1. Install engine lift fixture Special tool # 8984 and 8984-UPD.
  2. Position the engine in the engine compartment.
  3. Lower engine into compartment and align engine with transmission.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Transmission to Engine Bolts
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    1 - ENGINE
    2 - BOLTS
    3 - TRANSMISSION
  4. Mate engine (1) and transmission (3) and install two transmission to engine block mounting bolts (2) finger tight.
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Engine Mount Bolt
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  5. Lower engine assembly until the engine mounts (2) rests in frame perches (1).
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Transmission to Engine Bolts
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    1 - ENGINE
    2 - BOLTS
    3 - TRANSMISSION
    Fig 5: Removing/Installing Oil Pan To Transmission Bolts
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    1 - BOLTS
  6. Install remaining transmission to engine block mounting bolts (2) and the oil pan to transmission bolts (1) and tighten.
    Fig 6: Removing/Installing Engine Mount Bolt
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  7. Install and tighten engine mount to frame bolts (3) and nuts.
    Fig 7: Removing/Installing Torque Converter Bolts
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    1 - Bolts
  8. Install drive plate to torque converter bolts (1).
  9. Install the structural dust cover (1).
    Fig 8: Removing/Installing Starter
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  10. Install the starter (1) and connect the starter wires (Refer to ELECTRICAL/STARTING/STARTER MOTOR - INSTALLATION) .
  11. Install exhaust pipe to manifold.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 9: Engine Lift Fixture And Adapter
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    1 - Bolts
    2 - Engine Lift Fixture
    3 - Adapter Bolt
    4 - Adapter
    5 - Adapter Nut
  13. Remove engine lift fixture (2), special tool # 8984 and 8984-UPD.
    Fig 10: Heater Hose Return
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    1 - Heater Hose
    2 - Clamp
    3 - Tube
    Fig 11: Heater Hose Supply
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    1 - Heater Hose
    2 - Clamp
    3 - Tube
  14. Connect the fuel supply line (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/QUICK CONNECT FITTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  15. Reinstall the power steering pump.
  16. Connect the heater hoses (1).
    Fig 12: Removing/Installing Generator - 5.7L
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  17. Reconnect the ground wires to the rear of each cylinder head.
  18. Install the intake manifold. (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - INSTALLATION) 
  19. Install the generator (2), and wire connections (Refer to ELECTRICAL/CHARGING/GENERATOR - INSTALLATION) .
    Fig 13: Removing/Installing A/C Compressor
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  20. Install a/c compressor (3) (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C COMPRESSOR - INSTALLATION) .
    Fig 14: Accessory Drive Belt
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    1 - GENERATOR
    2 - IDLER PULLEY
    3 - WATER PUMP
    4 - P/S PUMP
    5 - A/C COMPRESSOR
    6 - CRANKSHAFT
    7 - BELT TENSIONER
  21. Install the accessory drive belt (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTALLATION) .
  22. Install the radiator fan shroud (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTALLATION) .
  23. Connect the radiator lower hose.
  24. Connect the transmission oil cooler lines to the radiator.
  25. Connect the radiator upper hose.
    Fig 15: Removing/Installing Engine Covers
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  26. Install the air cleaner resonator and duct work.
  27. Add engine oil to crankcase (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/FLUID TYPES - SPECIFICATIONS) .
  28. Fill cooling system (Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  29. Install the engine cover (1).
    Fig 16: Removing/Installing Strut Tower Support
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  30. Install the strut tower support (1).
  31. Connect battery negative cable.
  32. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
  33. Road test vehicle.