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Removal Procedure

Notice: If the engine is damaged internally and a new engine assembly is installed in the vehicle, ensure that all foreign material is flushed out of the cooling system. You must also flush out the oil cooler system. Failure to rid the oil cooler system of debris can result in engine damage.

Tools Required
J 41427 Engine Lift Brackets

    Caution: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls.
  3. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.
  4. Remove the radiator inlet and outlet hoses. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  5. Disconnect both heater hoses.
  6. Remove the upper radiator shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  7. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  8. Disconnect the electrical connectors on the top of the engine.
  9. Disconnect the positive battery cable at the generator.
  10. Caution: In order to avoid possible injury or vehicle damage, always replace the accelerator control cable with a NEW cable whenever you remove the engine from the vehicle.

    In order to avoid cruise control cable damage, position the cable out of the way while you remove or install the engine. Do not pry or lean against the cruise control cable and do not kink the cable. You must replace a damaged cable.

  11. Remove the accelerator control cable and the cruise control cable, if equipped. Refer to Accelerator Control Cable Replacement in Engine Controls.
  12. Remove the engine cooling fan. Refer to Fan Replacement in Engine Cooling.

  13. Object Number: 341228  Size: SH
  14. Remove the AIR check valve crossover pipe, if equipped.
  15. Important: It is not necessary to discharge the A/C refrigerant.


    Object Number: 179249  Size: SH
  16. Remove the air conditioning compressor, if equipped, and set the A/C compressor aside. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement in HVAC
  17. Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement in Steering.

  18. Object Number: 188295  Size: SH
  19. Remove the power steering pump mounting bracket using the following procedure:
  20. 15.1. Remove the nuts holding the power steering pump to the engine.
    15.2. Remove the power steering pump mounting bracket bolts and the nut.
    15.3. Slide the power steering pump mounting bracket forward with the power steering pump still attached.
    15.4. Remove the stud from the cylinder head.
    15.5. Set the power steering pump and the mounting bracket aside.
  21. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  22. Object Number: 183406  Size: SH
  23. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  24. Remove the starter opening cover.

  25. Object Number: 9096  Size: SH
  26. Remove the torque converter to flywheel bolts, if equipped.
  27. Disconnect the transmission cooler pipe bracket from the right side of the oil pan, if equipped.

  28. Object Number: 42940  Size: SH
  29. Remove the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifolds. Refer to Exhaust Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  30. Support the transmission with a suitable strap.
  31. Remove the engine oil cooler pipes, if equipped.

  32. Object Number: 4564  Size: SH
  33. Remove both the engine mount through-bolts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
  34. Remove transmission to engine bolts including the brackets.
  35. Lower the vehicle.
  36. Disconnect the remaining electrical connectors.
  37. Remove the distributor cap.

  38. Object Number: 343625  Size: SH
  39. Disconnect the fuel pipes. Refer to Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Engine Compartment in Engine Controls.

  40. Object Number: 173206  Size: SH
  41. Remove the EGR valve pipe.

  42. Object Number: 66496  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  43. Attach the J 41427 to the left front and right rear intake manifold mounting bolts, using the following procedure:
  44. 31.1. Remove the right rear lower intake manifold bolts.
    31.2. Install the J 41427 marked RIGHT REAR.
    31.3. Install the retaining bolts.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

    31.4. Remove the left front lower intake manifold bolts.
    31.5. Install the J 41427 marked LEFT FRONT with the arrow pointing to the front of the engine.
    31.6. Install the retaining bolts.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  45. Attach a suitable lifting device to the lift brackets.
  46. Remove the engine.

Installation Procedure

Notice: If the engine is damaged internally and a new engine assembly is installed in the vehicle, ensure that all foreign material is flushed out of the cooling system. You must also flush out the oil cooler system. Failure to rid the oil cooler system of debris can result in engine damage.

Tools Required
J 41427 Engine Lift Brackets


    Object Number: 66496  Size: SH
  1. Install the engine to the vehicle.
  2. Install two top transmission to engine bolts, including the brackets and clips.
  3. Remove the J 41427 and the lifting device.
  4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Apply thread lock GM P/N 12345382 or equivalent to the threads of the lower intake manifolds bolts.
  6. Reinstall the intake manifold bolts.
  7. Tighten

    1. Tighten the bolts on the first pass to 3 N·m (27 lb in).
    2. Tighten the bolts on the second pass to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
    3. Tighten the bolts on the final pass to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

    Object Number: 173206  Size: SH
  8. Install the EGR valve inlet pipe.
  9. Tighten

    1. Tighten the EGR valve inlet pipe intake manifold nut to 25 N·m(18 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the EGR valve inlet pipe exhaust manifold nut to 30 N·m(22 lb ft).
    3. Tighten the EGR valve inlet pipe clamp bolt to 25 N·m(18 lb ft).

    Object Number: 343625  Size: SH
  10. Connect the fuel pipes. Refer to Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Engine Compartment in Engine Controls.
  11. Install the distributor cap.
  12. Connect the engine harness.
  13. Raise the vehicle.
  14. Install the remaining seven transmission to engine bolts.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).


    Object Number: 4564  Size: SH
  16. Install both engine mount through-bolts, if equipped. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
  17. Install the oil cooler pipes, if equipped.
  18. Remove the transmission support strap.

  19. Object Number: 42940  Size: SH
  20. Install the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifolds. Refer to Exhaust Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  21. Install the transmission cooler pipe bracket to the right side of the oil pan, if equipped.
  22. Install three torque converter to engine flywheel bolts, if equipped.
  23. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).


    Object Number: 183406  Size: SH
  24. Install the starter opening cover.
  25. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  26. Lower the vehicle.
  27. Connect the positive battery cable at the generator.
  28. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb in).

  29. Connect the engine harness to the top of the engine.

  30. Object Number: 188295  Size: SH
  31. Install the power steering pump mounting bracket using the following procedure:
  32. 23.1. Loosely assemble the mounting bracket over the stud.
    23.2. Install a nut to the stud finger tight.
    23.3. Install the three bolts finger tight.
    23.4. Install the two nuts to the power steering pump finger tight.

    Tighten
    Tighten the nuts and bolts to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).


    Object Number: 179249  Size: SH
  33. Install the air conditioning (A/C) compressor, if equipped. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement in HVAC.
  34. Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement in Steering.
  35. Install the engine cooling fan. Refer to Fan Replacement in Engine Cooling.

  36. Object Number: 341228  Size: SH
  37. Install the AIR check valve crossover pipe, if equipped.

  38. Object Number: 177622  Size: SH
  39. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  40. Caution: In order to avoid possible injury or vehicle damage, always replace the accelerator control cable with a NEW cable whenever you remove the engine from the vehicle.

    In order to avoid cruise control cable damage, position the cable out of the way while you remove or install the engine. Do not pry or lean against the cruise control cable and do not kink the cable. You must replace a damaged cable.

  41. Install the NEW accelerator control cable and connect the cruise control cable, if equipped. Refer to Accelerator Control Cable Replacement in Engine Controls.
  42. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls.
  43. Install the upper radiator shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  44. The radiator inlet and outlet hoses. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  45. Connect both heater hoses.
  46. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling Engine Cooling.
  47. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  48. Before starting a new engine, or one that has been repaired, refer to Engine Set-Up and Testing in Engine Mechanical.