Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure




1. Install an engine lift chain to the engine lift brackets and attach to an engine lift device.
2. Remove the engine from the engine stand.
3. Ensure the torque converter is fully engaged with the transmission oil pump (M30 only).
4. Position the engine mounts to the engine.
5. Install the engine mount bolts until snug, following the installation sequence.
The engine lift device may have to be raised or lowered slightly to install these bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

6. Tighten the bolts using the installation sequence.

Tighten the engine mount bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).





Important: Ensure clearance is maintained between the engine and the following:

^ The A/C compressor

^ The A/C hoses

^ The engine mounts

^ The engine wiring harness

^ The fuel hose/pipes

^ The heater outlet hose/pipe

^ The power steering pump

^ The transmission input shaft (manual only)

^ The transmission oil cooler pipes (automatic only)

Carefully lower the engine into the engine compartment, aligning the engine dowels with the transmission.





Important: Ensure the torque converter turns freely while tightening the transmission mounting bolts (automatic only).

7. Align the engine dowels (1) with the transmission.
8. Loosely install the 2 transmission mounting bolts (2).
Ensure the dowels (1) are fully engaged into the transmission.
9. Remove the jack from under the vehicle.
10. Lower the engine fully on to the engine mounts.
11. Remove the engine lift chain from the engine lift brackets.
12. Raise and support the vehicle.




13. Tighten the 2 transmission mounting bolts (2) previously installed.

Tighten the transmission mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).





Important:
^ Ensure the studded mounting bolts (2) are located in the correct position.

^ The heater pipe (1) must be secured with the 2 upper mounting bolts.

Install the remaining transmission mounting bolts.

Tighten the transmission mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

14. Align the torque converter to flexplate/flywheel orientation marks made during the removal procedure (automatic only).
15. Repeat the following steps for all 3 torque converter bolts (automatic only):
1. Rotate the harmonic balancer center bolt clockwise ONLY, in order to access the torque converter bolt holes in the flexplate/flywheel through the service slot.
2. To aid in alignment of the torque converter to the flexplate/flywheel. Install all 3 torque converter bolts before fully tightening using one of the following:

Tighten the torque converter bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).




16. Install the inspection plug (3) to the transmission (1) (automatic only).




17. Install the bolt (2) securing the transmission oil cooler pipe bracket to the right side of the engine oil pan rail (automatic only).

Tighten the transmission oil cooler pipe bracket bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

18. Install the exhaust seal.




19. Install the service slot plug.
20. Install the crossmember.




21. Position the differential carrier assembly to the frame.
22. Install the differential carrier assembly bushing to frame bolts.

Tighten the differential carrier assembly bushing to frame bolts to 152 N.m (112 lb ft).

23. Install the front propeller shaft.




24. Install the fuel line clips to the brackets on the transmission (automatic only).

Tighten the fuel hose/pipe bracket nuts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).




25. Install the fuel line clips to the brackets on the transmission (manual only).

Tighten the fuel hose/pipe bracket nuts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).




26. Connect the engine wiring harness retainer (5) to the engine oil pan rail.
27. Install the 3 bolts securing the engine wiring ground leads (2) to the engine block.

Tighten the engine wiring ground lead bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

28. Lower the vehicle to chest level in order to access the components through the wheelhouse.
29. Connect the engine wiring harness connector (3) to the CKP sensor (1).




30. Install the A/C compressor and bolts, if equipped.

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




31. Install the A/C evaporator line to the compressor and install the bolt at the A/C compressor, if equipped.

Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).




32. Install the A/C condenser line to the compressor and install the bolt at the A/C compressor, if equipped.

Tighten the bolts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).




33. Position the J 38185 (2) to the clamp (1) in order to connect the heater outlet hose to the heater outlet hose fitting (3).




34. Connect the engine wiring harness retainers (1, 2) to the A/C compressor and the engine oil pan rail.




35. Connect the engine wiring harness connector (3) to the # 2 KS (1).
36. Connect the coolant heater cord to the coolant heater, if equipped.




37. Connect the engine wiring harness connector to the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve.




38. Install the bolt (5) securing the battery negative cable ground terminal (4) to the engine block.

Tighten the battery negative cable to engine block bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).




39. Connect the battery positive cable (2) to the starter and install the starter terminal nut (1).

Tighten the battery positive cable to starter terminal nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

40. Connect the lead (4) to the starter solenoid and install the starter solenoid "S" terminal nut (3).

Tighten the starter solenoid "S" terminal nut to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).




41. Secure the following wiring harness retainers to the engine wiring harness bracket:
^ The battery cable
^ The engine (4, 6)
^ The MAP sensor (5)
42. Lower the vehicle.




43. Install the left engine mount-to-frame bracket bolt.

Tighten the engine mount-to-frame bracket bolt to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).




44. Connect the MAP sensor wiring harness retainer (4) to the intake manifold.
45. Install the MAP sensor.
46. Install the oil level indicator and tube.
47. Connect the EVAP pipe at the purge solenoid.
48. Connect the fuel feed pipe to the fuel rail.



49. Connect the engine wiring harness retainer to the engine wiring harness bracket.




50. Install the right engine mount-to-frame bracket bolt.

Tighten the engine mount-to-frame bracket bolt to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).




51. Position the power steering pump to the power steering pump bracket.
52. Install the power steering pump mounting bolts.

Tighten the power steering pump mounting bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




53. Connect the inlet heater hose quick connect (1) to the heater core (2).




54. Remove the J 44220 from the cylinder head.




55. Position the AIR pipe cover and NEW gasket to the cylinder head.
56. Install the AIR pipe cover studs.

Tighten the AIR cover studs to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

57. Install the transmission filler tube, if equipped.




58. Position the A/C compressor evaporator hose bracket to the cylinder head and install the bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




59. Engage the engine wiring harness conduit to the camshaft cover.




60. Connect the engine wiring harness connector to the Intake CMP sensor.




61. Connect the engine wiring harness retainer (3) to the camshaft cover (4).
62. Connect the engine wiring harness connector (2) to the throttle body (1).




63. Connect the engine wiring harness connectors to the following components:
^ The ECT sensor (1)
^ The fuel injector harness (2)
^ The ignition coils (4)
^ The HO2S (5)




64. Connect the engine wiring harness retainer (2) to the camshaft cover (3).
65. Connect the engine wiring harness connectors to the following components:
^ The exhaust CMP sensor (5)
^ The exhaust camshaft actuator (6)




66. Connect the engine wiring harness retainers (1) to the power steering pump (2).
67. Connect the engine wiring harness connectors to the following components:
^ The electric motor actuator connector (4WD only)
^ The oil pressure switch




68. Connect the engine wiring harness retainers to the wheelhouse.
69. Connect the 2 engine wiring harness connectors to the PCM.
70. Install the washer solvent container/coolant recovery reservoir mounting bolts.
71. Install the radiator.




72. Position the J 38185 to the clamp (3) in order to connect the radiator inlet hose (2) to the water outlet housing (4).
73. Install the generator.
74. Install the air cleaner resonator and outlet duct.
75. Install the air cleaner assembly.
76. Install the cooling fan.
77. Install the outlet radiator hose.
78. Fill the cooling system.
79. Install the battery box.
80. Install the hood.
81. Fill the engine oil, if previously drained.
82. Charge the A/C system.

Engine Final Test and Inspection

Complete the following procedure after the engine is installed in the vehicle:

1. With the ignition OFF or disconnected, crank the engine several times. Listen for any unusual noises or evidence that any parts are binding.
2. Start the engine and listen for abnormal conditions.
3. Check the vehicle oil pressure gage or light and confirm that the engine has acceptable oil pressure.
4. Run the engine at approximately 1,000 RPM until the engine reaches normal operating temperature.
5. While the engine continues to idle raise and support the vehicle.
6. Inspect for oil, coolant, transmission fluid, and exhaust leaks while the engine is idling.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Perform the CKP variation learn procedure.
9. Perform a final inspection for the proper engine oil, transmission fluid and coolant levels.
10. Road test the vehicle.