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Installation - Engine Assembly

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  1. Install transmission and power transfer unit (PTU) (if equipped), onto engine assembly.
  2. Mount engine assembly onto cradle assembly.
    Fig 1: Locating Coolant Hoses
    G03572438Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Carefully  position the engine cradle assembly under the vehicle.
    CAUTION: While slowly lowering the body to the cradle assembly, constantly check to assure proper positioning and no damage occurs to other components or harnesses until union is made.
  4. Lower the vehicle until the union is made between the cradle assembly and body, taking care to align the cradle to body marks.
  5. Install the cradle supporting bolts and tighten to 163 N.m (120 lbs. ft.).
  6. Install upper engine mount, tighten bolt to timing cover to 54 N.m (40 lbs., ft.). Tighten bolt to right rail 68 N.m (50 lbs.ft.).
  7. Slowly raise the vehicle off of the engine cradle support.
  8. Insert drive axles into steering knuckles. Tighten nut to 244 N.m (180 lbs. ft.). (Refer to HUB & BEARING ).
  9. Align front steering knuckles with struts and install bolts. Tighten bolts to 244 N.m (180 lbs. ft.). (Fig 2 ). (Refer to STEERING KNUCKLE ).
  10. Install front wheel speed sensor wire support brackets to the struts (Fig 2 ). Tighten bolts to 12 N.m (105 lbs. in.).
  11. Connect both front wheel speed sensors to wiring harness.
  12. Install brake line support bracket to cradle (Fig 2 ). Tighten bolts to 12 N.m (105 lbs. in.).
  13. Connect sway bar links to front struts (Fig 2 ).
  14. Raise vehicle.
  15. Install the steering column coupler pin.
  16. Connect the engine block heater (if equipped).
  17. Connect negative battery cable to transmission.
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Cradle Assembly Components
    G03572439Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  18. Route engine wiring harness connector to PCM and connect.
  19. Install inner fender wells.
  20. Connect both front driving lights to the front fascia.
  21. Install front fascia.
  22. Install engine mount nuts and tighten to 101 N.m (75 lbs.ft.).
  23. Install flex plate to torque converter bolts. Tighten bolts to 75 N.m (55 lbs.ft.).
  24. Install transmission inspection shield. Tighten bolts to 12 N.m (105 lbs. in.).
  25. Install engine to transmission support collar-Tighten bolts to 54 N.m (40 lbs. ft.).
  26. Properly align and install the drive shaft (Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT )
  27. Install exhaust system (Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM ).
  28. Connect exhaust manifold and catalytic converter oxygen sensor electrical connectors (Fig 3 ).
  29. Connect starter wiring and properly position harness wiring.
  30. Install front wheels.
  31. Lower the vehicle.
  32. Connect both front brake lines to the brake system H.C.U. and tighten.
  33. Connect the ignition harness connector at the intake manifold.
  34. Connect the engine wiring harness and the ground wire on left frame rail
  35. Connect transmission cooler lines to transmission (Fig 1 ).
  36. Connect transmission shift cable.
    Fig 3: Identifying Front Exhaust Pipe Components
    G03572440Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  37. Connect transmission solenoid pack, input and output sensors and transmission range sensor.
  38. Install the cruise control, power brake booster and fuel vapor vacuum hoses to the engine.
  39. Connect throttle cable and cruise control cable to throttle body (Figure ).
  40. Connect electrical connectors to generator.
  41. Connect oil pressure sending unit wiring harness connector.
  42. Connect A/C electrical connector.
  43. Connect suction/discharge hose at air conditioning compressor.
  44. Connect lower radiator hose to engine (Fig 1 ).
  45. Connect heater hoses to heater core (Fig 1 ).
  46. Connect coolant reservoir hose to thermostat housing (Fig 1 ).
  47. Connect the fuel line to the fuel rail.
  48. Install cooling fan assembly (Refer to RADIATOR FAN ).
  49. Install radiator core support.
  50. Install radiator close out panel.
  51. Connect upper radiator hose (Fig 1 ).
  52. Install the cruise control servo.
  53. Install air cleaner housing (Figure ).
  54. Install the engine cover (Figure ).
  55. Install new oil filter. Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to correct level.
  56. Connect negative battery cable to battery.
  57. Fill the cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - COOLING SYSTEM FILLING ).
  58. Bleed brakes.
  59. Start engine and run until operating temperature is reached and radiator fans cycle.
  60. Evacuate and recharge air conditioning.
  61. Check all fluid levels and properly fill.
  62. Check front end alignment.
    Fig 4: Identifying Steering Column Coupling Components
    G03572441Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    Fig 5: Locating Cradle Support Fixture - Rear
    G03572442Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    Fig 6: Locating Cradle Support Fixture - Front
    G03572443Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    Fig 7: Locating Engine Lifting Bracket
    G03572444Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
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