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Section 67 (5.7L Engine (Service Information)): Installation

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NOTE:

New or remanufactured engines may come with the pilot bushing installed for the 8-speed transmissions. If the 8-speed pilot bushing is not needed it must be removed before engine installation.

CAUTION:

If the original engine has experienced a catastrophic failure or an individual failure with the piston, cylinder bore, engine block, valve or valve seat, the intake manifold MUST be replaced with a new manifold.

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NOTE:

Do not use air tools to install Engine Lift Fixture and Adapter (special tool #8984C, Fixture, Engine Lifting) (2, 3).

  1. Install the engine lift fixture (special tool #8984C, Fixture, Engine Lifting) (2) and adapter (special tool #8984-UPD, Adapter, Engine Lift) (4).
  2. Using a suitable engine hoist, lower the engine into in the engine compartment.
  3. Align the engine with the transmission.
  4. Install two transmission to engine block mounting bolts finger tight.
  5. Lower the engine assembly until the engine mounts rest in the engine cradle crossmember.
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  6. Align the engine mounts, install both left and right engine mount to frame retaining bolts (2) and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to (TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ).
  7. Position both left and right engine mount heat shields (4), install the retaining nuts (3) and to tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to (TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ).
  8. Remove the engine hoist and the jack supporting the transmission.
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  9. Install the transmission to oil pan bolts (1) and to tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to (TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ).
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  10. Install the remaining transmission bell housing to engine block fasteners (2) and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to (TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ).
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  11. Position the engine ground wire to the transmission and securely tighten the fastener (1).
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  12. Position the engine harness (2) and securely tighten the fasteners (1) at the transmission bell housing.
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  13. Connect the engine harness (1) to the Multiple Displacement Solenoid (MDS) solenoid wire harness connector.
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  14. Connect the wire harness connectors (1) to the ignition capacitors.
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    CAUTION:

    It is essential that the correct length bolts are used to attach the converter to the flexplate. Bolts that are too long will damage the clutch surface inside the torque converter.

  15. Rotate the crankshaft in clockwise direction and install all torque converter to flexplate bolts (1) finger tight.
  16. Verify that the torque converter is pulled flush to the flexplate and tighten the bolts to the proper torque specifications. Refer to (TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ).
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  17. Install the inspection cover (1) and tighten the retaining bolt (2) to the proper torque specifications. Refer to (TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ).
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  18. Connect the CKP sensor wire harness connector (1).
  19. Install the starter. Refer to STARTER, INSTALLATION .
  20. If equipped with AWD, install the front axle assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
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  21. Position the catalytic converters (4) onto the exhaust manifold flanges, install the flange nuts (3) and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  22. Connect the oxygen sensor wire harness connectors (2).
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  23. Connect the right and left knock sensor (1) wire harness connectors (3).
  24. Install the heat shields onto both knock sensors (shield snaps on/off sensor).
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  25. Remove the engine lift fixture (special tool #8984C, Fixture, Engine Lifting) (2) and adapter (special tool #8984-UPD, Adapter, Engine Lift) (4).
  26. Install the Variable Valve Timing Solenoid (VVTS). Refer to INSTALLATION  .
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  27. Connect the heater hoses (1, 2).
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  28. Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor wire harness connector (2).
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  29. Connect the camshaft position sensor wire harness connector (4).
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  30. Connect the oil pressure sensor wire harness connector (1).
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  31. Connect the oil temperature sensor wire harness connector (1).
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  32. Position the ignition coil wire harness and connect all ignition coil wire harness connectors (1).
  33. Position the transmission vent tube to the wire harness.
  34. Install the generator. Refer to GENERATOR, INSTALLATION .
  35. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, REMOVAL .
  36. Install the cooling fan. Refer to FAN, COOLING, INSTALLATION .
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  37. Install the lower radiator hose (1).
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  38. Install the upper radiator hose (1).
  39. Install the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, INSTALLATION .
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  40. Install the strut tower support and tighten the fasteners to the proper torque specifications. Refer to (TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ).
  41. Install the cowl panel cover. Refer to COVER, COWL PANEL, INSTALLATION .
  42. Install the hood. Refer to HOOD, INSTALLATION .
  43. Fill the crankcase with the specified type and amount of engine oil. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
  44. Fill the cooling system with the specified type and amount of engine coolant. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  45. Connect the negative battery cable.
  46. Start the engine and check for leaks.
NOTE:

The Cam/Crank Variation Relearn procedure must be performed using the scan tool anytime there has been a repair/replacement made to a powertrain system, for example: flywheel, valvetrain, camshaft and/or crankshaft sensors or components.