Engine Installation

NOTICE: Refer to Damage May Result From The Use Of An Improper Bolt When... in Service Precautions.





1. Install J 36857 along with GM P/N 94282217 bolt and GM P/N 15650963 washer to the right rear cylinder head.
Tighten the lift bracket bolt to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Caution and Notices.

2. Attach a suitable lifting devise to the engine assembly.
3. Remove the engine assembly from the engine stand.
4. Install the flywheel on the engine assembly.
5. Install the clutch assembly (if equipped) to the flywheel.
6. Install the engine assembly into the vehicle.
7. Install the engine mount through bolt.
8. Remove the lifting devise from the engine assembly.





9. Remove the engine lift bracket and the bolt and washer, GM P/N 94282217 and GM P/N 15650963 from the cylinder head.





10. Install bolts from the bellhousing to the engine block.
11. Remove the support for the transmission.
12. Raise the vehicle and support the vehicle with safety stands.





13. Reconnect the electrical connector for the block heater.





14. Install the bolts into the torque convertor.





15. Install the flywheel inspection cover to the transmission.
16. Install the starter on the engine assembly.
17. Install the oil filter and adapter (four wheel drive vehicles only).
18. Connect the oil cooler lines to the engine block.
19. Install the transmission cooler lines to the retaining brackets.
20. Install the front propeller shaft (4 wheel drive vehicles only).





21. Install the ground strap from the body to engine and the rear of the right cylinder head.
22. Install the battery grounds straps on front of the engine assembly.





23. Install the exhaust pipe to the turbocharger.
24. Lower the vehicle.
25. Install the generator to the mounting bracket.
26. Install the air conditioning compressor to the mounting bracket.
27. Install the power steering hoses to the power steering pump.
28. Install the heater hoses to the heater core.





29. Reconnect the engine wiring harness extension harness assembly at the cowl.
30. Reconnect the fuel lines to the fuel filter.





31. Install the upper intake manifold cover.
32. Connect the battery negative cables to the batteries.
33. Refill the cooling system.
34. Install the hood to the vehicle.
35. Install the radiator assembly in the vehicle.
36. Install the air conditioning condenser in the vehicle.
37. Install the A/C lines on the A/C compressor.
38. Recharge the A/C system.
39. Reset the fuel injection pump timing.
40. Perform the TDC offset timing procedure.