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Installation




Engine Replacement

Installation Procedure

1. Install the engine.
2. Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (All Wheel Drive) (Transmission Replacement)Transmission Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) (Transmission Replacement).
3. Install the lower control arm to the frame. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (AWD) (Front Suspension)Lower Control Arm Replacement (FWD) (Front Suspension).

Note: Do not tighten the stabilizer shaft mounting bolts at this time.

4. Install the stabilizer shaft to the frame. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (RWD) (Front Suspension)Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (AWD) (Front Suspension).
5. With the aid of an assistant, position and secure the new frame assembly to the support fixture.
6. With the aid of an assistant, carefully lower the body to the frame.
7. Ensure the following components are clear from the frame:

* Electrical wiring harness
* Steering knuckle assembly
* Brake pipes





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

8. Install the frame mounting bolts (2) and tighten to 191 Nm (141 lb ft).
9. Raise the vehicle.
10. Install the engine mount lower retaining nuts and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
11. Remove the J 39580 from under the vehicle.
12. Remove the mechanics wire supporting the power steering gear.
13. Install the shock module yokes to the lower control arms. Refer to Front Shock Absorber Yoke Replacement (Front Shock Absorber Yoke Replacement).
14. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Left Hand Drive With All Wheel Drive) (Steering Gear)Steering Gear Replacement (Left Hand Drive With Rear Wheel Drive) (Steering Gear)Steering Gear Replacement (Right Hand Drive) (Application and ID).
15. Install the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (AWD) (Front Suspension)Lower Control Arm Replacement (FWD) (Front Suspension).
16. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckles.

Note: Ensure the correct position from the previously marked spots.

17. Tighten the stabilizer shaft bolts to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).
18. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arms. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (AWD) (Front Suspension)Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (RWD) (Front Suspension).
19. Install the BPMV to the bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement (CTS) (Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement)Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement (CTS-V) (Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement).
20. Install the brake pipes to the frame.
21. Install the washer bottle bracket to the frame. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement (With CE4) (Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement (With CE4))Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement (Without CE4) (Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement (Without CE4)).
22. Remove the mechanics wire supporting the radiator.
23. Install the wheel speed sensor wire harness to the frame.




24. Install the electrical harness retainers (1) securing the engine harness (2) to the frame.
25. Install the front compartment lower noise shield. Refer to Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (All Wheel Drive) (Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement)Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) (Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement).
26. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
27. Remove the engine support fixture.
28. Install the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LF1, LLT) (Radiator Hose)Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LSA) (Radiator Hose).
29. Install the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LF1, LLT) (Radiator Hose)Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LSA) (Radiator Hose).
30. Install the supercharger intercooler cooling hoses.




31. Install all necessary engine harness electrical connectors. Refer to Powertrain Component Views (Powertrain Component Views) and Harness Routing Views ([1][2]Harness).
32. Install the air cleaner resonator outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement (Service and Repair).
33. Refill the coolant system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LF1, LLT) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LSA) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 LSA) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716))Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 LF1, LLT) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)).
34. Refill the charge air cooling system. Refer to Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static) (Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static))Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) (Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)).
35. Charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
36. Align the vehicle. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement (Wheel Alignment Measurement).

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