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3.8L Engine

Fig 1: Right Engine Mount to Engine
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1 - BOLT
2 - MOUNT BRACKET
3 - ENGINE RIGHT MOUNT ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: While slowly lowering the body to the cradle assembly, constantly check to assure proper positioning and no damage occurs to other components until union is made.
  1. Position engine and transmission assembly under vehicle. Slowly lower the vehicle down over the engine and transmission until the cradle is aligned.
  2. Install the cradle supporting bolts and tighten to 163 N.m (120 ft.lbs.).
  3. Install the right engine mount (3). tighten the bolts to the timing cover to 54 N.m (40 ft.lbs.), tighten the bolts to the right rail to 68 N.m (50 ft.lbs.).
  4. Slowly raise the vehicle off of the cradle support.
    Fig 2: Powertrain Torque Strut
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    1 - STRUT
    2 - BRACKET
  5. Install the rear transmission torque strut a (1) and tighten bolts to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
  6. Install the engine wiring harness ground strap to transmission case.
  7. Connect the left front strut to steering knuckle. Tighten bolts to 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.) plus 90 degrees.
  8. Connect the left stabilizer link. Tighten to 88 N.m (65 ft.lbs.).
    Fig 3: Wheel Speed Sensor Mounting to Strut
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    1 - STRUT ASSEMBLY
    2 - SCREW
    3 - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ROUTING BRACKET
  9. Connect the left wheel speed sensor (3) and harness push pin.
    Fig 4: Steering Column Coupling
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    1 - LOWER STEERING COLUMN COUPLING ASSEMBLY
    2 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO STEERING GEAR
    3 - PIN
    4 - STEERING GEAR
    5 - EXTENSION TO SHAFT BOLT
  10. Reconnect the steering column intermediate shaft to the steering gear (2).
  11. Connect the right front strut to steering knuckle. Tighten bolts to 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.) plus 90 degrees.
  12. Connect the right stabilizer link. Tighten to 88N.m (65 ft.lbs.).
  13. Connect the right wheel speed sensor and harness push pin.
    Fig 5: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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  14. Install wheels (1).
  15. Connect the in block heater (if equipped).
  16. Connect the knock sensor electrical connector.
  17. Install the exhaust system and connect the O2 sensor.
    Fig 6: Torque Converter Dust Shield
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    1 - DUST SHIELD
    2 - BOLT (2)
    3 - RETAINER
  18. Install the torque converter bolts. Tighten the bolts to 88N.m (65 ft.lbs.).
  19. Install the flex plate inspection cover (1).
  20. Connect the starter wiring, route harness and secure with push pin.
  21. Install the front fascia.
  22. Connect the coolant hose at the engine oil cooler.
  23. Connect the oil pressure sending unit (OPS) wiring harness connector.
  24. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 7: Fuel Line At Fuel Rail
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  25. Connect the A/C lines and compressor electrical connector. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  26. Route the engine harness to the left cylinder head and attach the purge solenoid.
  27. Connect the engine sensor wiring harness connectors.
  28. Connect the engine vacuum harnesses.
  29. Connect the fuel line to the fuel rail.
  30. Connect the generator electrical connectors. Refer to INSTALLATION .
    Fig 8: Transmission Connectors
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    1 - SOLENOID PACK CONNECTOR
    2 - INPUT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
    3 - OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
    4 - TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CONNECTOR
  31. Connect the transmission controller, sensor electrical connectors (1,2,3,4,) and fluid lines.
  32. Connect the radiator, coolant reservoir and heater hoses.
    Fig 9: Throttle Body Bolts And Harness Connector
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    1 - Purge Line
    2 - Throttle Position Sensor
    3 - Idle Air Control Motor
  33. Connect the ETC connector (1) to the throttle body.
  34. Install the air cleaner housing and connect the CCV hose to the left cylinder head cover. See INSTALLATION .
  35. Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  36. Evacuate and recharge A/C system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  37. Install new oil filter. Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to correct level. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
    Fig 10: Battery
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    1 - BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE
    2 - THERMO-WRAP
    3 - BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE
  38. Connect negative cable (3) to battery.
  39. Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  40. Bleed the braking system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  41. Start engine and run until operating temperature is reached.
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