Installation

Engine








Special Tool(s)

Installation
1. Attach the Modular Lifting Bar.
2. Remove the engine from the engine stand.

CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the aluminum retainer plate. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths.

Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
3. Clean and inspect the mating surfaces of the cylinder block and the retainer plate.





4. NOTE: If not secured within four minutes, sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with solvent. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or four minutes' whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant around the rear oil seal retainer sealing surface.





5. Install the retainer plate. Tighten the bolts in two stages.
^ Stage 1: Tighten the retainer plate bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
Tighten the oil pan bolts to 20 Nm (20 ft. lbs.), then tighten an additional 90°.





6. Use the two Crankshaft Rear Coil Installers to install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
7. Using the two Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installers and the Crankshaft Rear Oil Slinger Installer, install the crankshaft rear oil slinger.





8. Install the flexplate.
9. Position the engine in the vehicle and remove the Modular Lifting Bar and the jack supporting the transmission.
10. Raise and support the vehicle.





11. Install and tighten the nuts.





12. Install and tighten the new nuts retaining the torque converter.
13. Install the starter motor.





14. Install and tighten the nuts.





15. Connect the power steering pressure hose.





16. Install the oil cooler to the oil filter adapter and install the oil bypass filter.





17. Position the oil cooler hoses and install the hose clamps.





18. Install the bolts and install the shifter cable bracket.





19. Connect the lower radiator hose.
20. Lower the vehicle.





21. NOTE: Lubricate the O-ring seals with transmission fluid.

Install the transmission oil filter tube and the nut.





22. Install the remaining transmission-to-engine bolts and the fuel line bracket.





23. Connect the transmission wiring harness and the LH and RH heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor connectors.
24. Install the intake manifold.





25. Install the suction line to the accumulator.





26. Install the power steering reservoir hose at the power steering pump.
27. Connect the 16 and 42-pin connectors.
28. Install the drive belt.
29. Install the upper and tower radiator supports, valance, radiator grille support and the radiator RH and LH air deflectors.
30. Install the A/C condenser core.
31. Install the radiator.
32. Install the side marker lamps and headlamps.
33. Install the engine air cleaner assembly and tubes.
34. Fill all fluids to the correct levels.
35. Connect the battery ground cable.
36. Start the engine and cheek for leaks. Stop the engine and recheck the fluid levels.
37. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.