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Steps 1-41

Installation Procedure





1. Install the engine to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the engine mount to frame bracket bolts.
- Tighten the bolts to 65 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).





3. Remove the J 41427 and the lifting device.
4. Apply thread lock GM P/N 12345382 or equivalent to the threads of the lower intake manifold bolts.
5. Install the intake manifold bolts.
5.1. Tighten the bolts the first pass to 3 Nm (27 inch lbs.).
5.2. Tighten the bolts the second pass to 12 Nm (106 if inch).
5.3. Tighten the bolts the final pass to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
6. Loosely install one transmission to engine bolt
7. Remove the support jack from under the transmission,





8. Install the EGR valve inlet pipe to the intake and the exhaust manifold.
8.1. Tighten the EGR valve inlet pipe intake nut to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
8.2. Tighten the EGR valve inlet pipe exhaust nut to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
8.3. Tighten the EGR valve inlet pipe clamp bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the water outlet.





10. Slide the power steering pump mounting bracket with the power steering pump and the A/C compressor on the stud.
11. Position the power steering pump rear bracket on the studs.
12. Install the power steering pump mounting bracket three bolts and the nut.





13. Install the nut for the power steering pump rear bracket to the front of the engine.
- Tighten the power steering pump mounting bracket and the power steering pump rear bracket bolts and the nuts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
14. Connect the fuel pipes.
15. Connect the hose to the EVAP purge canister solenoid valve.
16. Connect the vacuum brake booster hose to engine and the vacuum brake booster.
17. Install the distributor cap.
18. Install both heater hoses to the engine and the cowl.





19. Install the AIR pipe assembly with new gaskets to the right exhaust manifold, if equipped.
20. Install the AIR pipe nuts and bracket bolt.
20.1. Tighten the AIR nuts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
20.2. Tighten the AIR bracket bolt to 10 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).
21. Connect the AIR pipe assembly to the AIR pump.





22. Install the AIR pipe assembly with new gaskets to the left exhaust manifold, if equipped.
23. Install the AIR pipe nuts and bracket bolt.
23.1. Tighten the AIR nuts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
23.2. Tighten the AIR bracket bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





24. Install the AIR crossover pipe to the AIR pipe assemblies.
25. Position the engine wiring harness.





26. Connect the following electrical connectors:
- The A/C pressure switch (4), if equipped
- The A/C compressor clutch (1), if equipped
- The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve (2)
- The generator battery positive cable (3)





27. Connect the following electrical connectors:
- The fuel meter body assembly (3)
- The Idle Air Control (IAC) motor (2)
- The Throttle Position (TP) sensor (1)
- The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor(4)





28. Connect the following electrical connectors:
- The EVAP canister purge solenoid valve (1)
- The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor(2)
- The Ignition Control Module (ICM) (4)
- The ignition coil (3)





29. Connect the following electrical connectors:
- The engine oil pressure gauge sensor (3)
- The distributor (2)
- The Knock Sensor (KS) (1)





30. Install the bolt holding the ground strap and the ground wire to the rear of the left cylinder head.
- Tighten the ground strap and ground wire bolt to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).





31. Position the engine wiring harness bracket on the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve stud and install the nut.
32. Install the stud holding the wire harness bracket to the rear of the right cylinder head.
- Tighten the nut on the EVAP solenoid to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
- Tighten the stud at rear of the cylinder head to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
33. Install the nut holding the ground wire on the stud at the rear of the right cylinder head.
- Tighten the ground wire nut to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).





34. Position the battery positive and negative cables. Do not connect the negative battery cable to the battery.
35. Install the battery positive cable junction block bracket and bolt to the power steering pump mounting bracket.
- Tighten the junction block bracket bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





36. Install the bolt holding the engine wiring harness bracket to battery positive cable junction block bracket.
37. Install the engine wiring harness bracket on the intake manifold studs and install the nuts.
- Tighten the wiring harness bracket nuts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
- Tighten the wiring harness bracket bolt to 9 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
38. Connect the A/C hoses to the A/C compressor and the accumulator.





Caution: In order to avoid possible injury or vehicle damage, always replace the accelerator control cable with a NEW cable whenever you remove the engine from the vehicle.
In order to avoid cruise control cable damage, position the cable out of the way while you remove or install the engine. Do not pry or lean against the cruise control cable and do not kink the cable. You must replace a damaged cable.

39. Install the accelerator control cable bracket with the accelerator control cable and the cruise control cable and the nuts to the throttle body.
- Tighten the accelerator control cable bracket nuts to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
40. Install the engine wiring harness clip to the accelerator control cable bracket.
41. Install the cruise control cable, if equipped to the throttle shaft and the accelerator control cable bracket.




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