Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure





1. Attach J 36857 to the rear of the right cylinder head and to the front of the left cylinder head.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the attaching bolt and washer. Use GM P/N 9428217 with GM P/N 15650963.
- Tighten the lift bracket bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the air compressor/power steering mounting bracket to the engine block.
- Tighten the power steering pump bracket bolts and nut to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the generator bracket.
5. Remove the engine using a suitable lifting devise.
6. Install the engine into the vehicle.





7. Install the engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts.





8. Install the engine mount heat shield and bolts.
9. Remove the engine lift hooks from the cylinder heads.
10. Raise the vehicle and support with safety stands.
11. Install the engine oil cooler lines to the engine block.





12. Install the bolts from the transmission to the engine.
13. Install the clutch pressure plate bolts, if equipped.
14. Install the torque converter bolts, if equipped.
15. Install the catalytic converter.
16. Install the exhaust manifold pipe.
17. Install the hoses to the power steering pump.
18. Install the starter motor.
19. Lower the vehicle.
20. Route the engine electrical harness.
21. Install the generator.





22. Install the ground cable bolt at the engine block.
- Tighten the engine wiring harness bolt to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).
23. Install the EGR valve adapter.
24. Install the vacuum lines to the engine.
25. Connect the TAC module electrical connector (1).





26. Install the radiator.
27. Install the A/C compressor.
28. Disconnect the fuel feed and return pipes (1, 2) from the fuel rail.





29. Install the ignition coils.





30. Connect the positive battery cable.
31. Connect the battery negative cable.





32. Install the air cleaner outlet duct.
33. Tighten the clamps at the throttle body and air cleaner.
34. Remove fender covers from both fenders.





35. Remove the hood hinge bolts from the service position (2).
36. Lower the hood to the normal position.
37. Install the hood hinge bolts.
- Tighten the hood hinge bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
38. Before starting a new engine or one that has been repaired, complete the following procedure.
38.1. Fill the engine with the proper quantity and grade of oil.
38.2. Add engine oil supplement GM P/N 1052367 or equivalent to the engine oil.
38.3. Remove the fuel pump fuse and disconnect the coil harness connectors, then crank the engine until oil pressure is present.
38.4. Crank the engine several times. Listen for any unusual noises or evidence that any of the parts are binding.
38.5. Install the fuel pump fuse and connect the coil harness connectors and start the engine and listen for unusual noises.
38.6. Check the vehicle oil pressure gauge or light and confirm that the engine has acceptable oil pressure. If necessary install an oil pressure gauge and measure the oil pressure.
38.7. Run the engine at about 1000 RPM's until the engine has reached normal operating temperature.
38.8. Inspect for oil and or coolant leaks while the engine is running.
38.9. Stop the engine and perform a final inspection for the proper engine oil and coolant levels.
38.10. The final step is to perform the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor variation learn procedure.