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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Venture Ext. 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.4L 🢒 Engine Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
  3. Remove the cruise control cable from the engine and reposition the cable away from the engine. Refer to Cruise Control Cable Replacement in Cruise Control.

    4. 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.

  4. Remove and discard the accelerator control cable from the engine and reposition the cable away from the engine. Refer to Accelerator Control Cable Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
  5. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.
  6. Disconnect the radiator hoses from the engine. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement and Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  7. Disconnect the heater hoses from the engine. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement and Heater Outlet Hose Replacement in HVAC Systems - Manual.
  8. Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side .

    9. Important: Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief in Engine Controls - 3.4L.

  9. Disconnect the fuel lines at quick connects. Refer to Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Engine Compartment in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
  10. Remove the upper engine wiring harness from engine and transmission.
  11. Remove the vacuum hoses from the engine. Refer to Emission Hose Routing Diagram in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
  12. Remove the vacuum brake booster hose.
  13. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
  14. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  15. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  16. Remove the lower engine wiring harness from engine and transmission.
  17. Remove the three-way catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  18. Remove rear propshaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement in Driveline/Axle-Propeller Shaft. (AWD Only)
  19. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  20. Remove lower radiator baffle assembly.
  21. Remove the engine splash shields. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.
  22. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arms. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
  23. Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Front Suspension.
  24. Remove the lower ball joints from the knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
  25. Remove the transaxle cooler lines and bracket from the transaxle. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Hose Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
  26. Remove A/C compressor bolts and position compressor aside.
  27. Disconnect the drive axles from the transaxle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Drive Axle.
  28. Secure the drive axles to the steering knuckle/struts.

    29. Caution: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion steering gear stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. This damage may cause loss of steering control which could result in an accident and possible personal injury

  29. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

    30. Object Number: 333118 Size: SH
  30. Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts the transaxle table.
  31. Remove the frame bolts. Refer to Front Frame Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  32. Raise the vehicle in order to separate the powertrain/frame assembly from the vehicle.
  33. Remove starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  34. Remove the engine flywheel to torque converter bolts.

    35. Object Number: 160965 Size: SH
  35. Install engine hoist to engine.
  36. Remove engine mount to frame nuts.
  37. Remove the engine-to-transaxle bolts (3, 4, 5, 6) and studs (1, 2).
  38. Separate and remove the engine from the transaxle/frame and install to the engine stand.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 160965 Size: SH
  1. Remove engine from engine stand.
  2. Install and align the engine to the transaxle/frame.

    3. 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.

  3. Install the engine-to-transaxle bolts (3, 4, 5, 6) and studs (1, 2).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts (3, 4, 5, 6) and studs (1, 2) to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).

  4. Install engine mount to frame nuts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten nuts to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).

  5. Remove engine hoist from engine.
  6. Install the engine flywheel to torque converter bolts.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten bolts to 62 N·m (46 lb ft).

  7. Install starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  8. Position the transaxle table with the powertrain/frame under the vehicle.

    9. Object Number: 333118 Size: SH
  9. Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts the transaxle table.
  10. Install the new frame bolts. Refer to Front Frame Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  11. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  12. Remove the transaxle table.

    13. Caution: When installing the intermediate shaft make sure that the shaft is seated prior to pinch bolt installation. If the pinch bolt is inserted into the coupling before shaft installation, the two mating shafts may disengage. Disengagement of the two mating shafts will cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.

  13. Install the intermediate shaft pinch bolt to steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  14. Install the drive axles to the transaxle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Drive Axle.
  15. Install the transaxle cooler lines and bracket to the transaxle. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Hose Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
  16. Install A/C compressor and bolts.
  17. Install the lower ball joints to the knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
  18. Install the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Front Suspension.
  19. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the lower control arms. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
  20. Install the engine splash shields. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.
  21. Install lower radiator baffle.
  22. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  23. Install the three-way catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  24. Install the lower engine wiring harness to engine and transmission.
  25. Install rear propshaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement in Driveline/Axle-Propeller Shaft. (AWD Only)
  26. Lower the vehicle.
  27. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
  28. Install the vacuum brake booster hose.
  29. Install the vacuum hoses to the engine. Refer to Emission Hose Routing Diagram in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
  30. Install the upper engine wiring harness to engine and transmission.
  31. Install the fuel lines at quick connects. Refer to Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Engine Compartment in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
  32. Install the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side .
  33. Connect the heater hoses to the engine. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement and Heater Outlet Hose Replacement in HVAC Systems - Manual.
  34. Connect the radiator hoses to the engine. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement and Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement in Engine Cooling.

    35. 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.

  35. Install the NEW accelerator control cable to the engine. Refer to Accelerator Control Cable Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
  36. Install the cruise control cable to the engine. Refer to Cruise Control Cable Replacement in Cruise Control.
  37. Install the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
  38. Fill the cooling system with engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.
  39. Adjust the transaxle fluid level. Refer to the following information:
    40. •  Approximate Fluid Capacities in Maintenance and Lubrication
    •  Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations in Maintenance and Lubrication
  40. Fill the engine with oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  41. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  42. Perform the CKP system variation learn procedure. Refer to Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
  43. Inspect for proper fluid levels and possible fluid leaks.