Important: The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained
in the straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position
before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft. Failure to follow
these procedures will cause incorrect alignment of some components during installation
and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly.
- Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position.
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Remove the engine covers. Refer to
Engine Cover Replacement
.
- Remove the radiator air intake baffle. Refer to
Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement
.
- Recover the air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
- Remove the air intake duct. Refer to
Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement
.
- Depressurise the fuel system. Refer to
Fuel Pressure Relief
.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
- Remove the radiator outlet hose. Refer to
Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement
.
- Compress the coolant bleed hose retaining clamp (4) at the outlet housing (1)
end and slide 50 mm (2 in) along the coolant bleed hose (3).
- Remove the coolant bleed hose (3) from the outlet housing (1).
Important: Twist and pull the coolant recovery hose (2)
to remove from the outlet housing (1).
- Disconnect the coolant recovery hose (2) from the outlet housing (1).
Important: Plug or cap the hoses and inlets when separating
the cooling system components, this prevents dirt and other contaminants from entering
the cooling system.
- Plug or cap the cooling system hoses and inlets
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
Important: The inlet and outlet heater hoses (1)
are retained to the heater pipes (2) by quick connect fittings. Disconnect
the heater hose (1) quick connect fittings by releasing the retaining clips (3)
with a suitable screwdriver.
- Disconnect the heater hose (1) from the heater pipes (2) in two
places.
Important: With the ignition OFF and the brakes cool,
apply the brakes 3-5 times, or until the brake pedal becomes firm, in
order to deplete the vacuum brake booster power reserve.
- Deplete the vacuum brake booster power reserve.
- Disconnect the vacuum hose and the vacuum brake booster check valve (2)
from vacuum brake booster (1).
- Rotate the engine control module (ECM) electrical
connector levers (1) up to the unlocked position.
- Disconnect ECM electrical connectors (2).
- Disconnect the 56 pin engine wiring harness to main wiring harness electrical
connector (1).
- Disconnect the 2 pin engine wiring harness to main wiring harness electrical
connector (2).
- Remove the under hood body electrical centre (BEC) lid (1).
- Remove the positive cable protective cover (3).
- Remove the positive cable to under hood BEC plate retaining bolt (5).
- Disconnect the positive cable (2) from the upper under hood BEC
plate (4).
- Remove the under hood BEC upper plate to lower plate retaining bolts (2).
- Raise the upper under hood BEC plate (1) from the lower under hood
BEC plate (3).
- Detach the protector (1) from the base of the under hood BEC connector.
Important: Use a suitable tool to depress the connector
locking tang (2), then pull the body harness connector (1) upward and
the engine connector (3) downward to separate the body harness connector (1)
from the engine connector (3).
- Separate the body harness connector (1) from the engine connector (3).
- Reposition and secure the engine wiring harness and connector (3)
on the engine.
- Remove the vehicle body ground cable to cylinder head retaining bolt (3)
- Disconnect the vehicle body ground cable (1) from the cylinder
head (2).
- Remove the remote battery positive post cover (1).
- Remove the remote battery positive post to wiring harness retaining bolt (1).
- Remove the wiring harness (2).
- Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector (1).
- Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector (1).
- Remove the suction/discharge line pad to A/C compressor retaining nut (1).
- Disconnect the A/C suction/discharge line pad (1) from the A/C compressor (3).
Important: Plug or cap the A/C suction/discharge pipe
ends and the compressor ports immediately to prevent contamination and absorption
of moisture from the atmosphere.
- Plug or cap the A/C suction/discharge pipe (1) ends and the compressor (3)
ports.
Important: The A/C sealing O-rings (2) are a
single use component and will not reseal. Install NEW A/C sealing O-rings (2)
whenever the A/C suction/discharge line pad (1) is removed from the A/C compressor (3).
- Remove and discard the A/C suction/discharge pipe sealing O-rings (2).
Discard the A/C suction/discharge pipe sealing O-rings (2).
- Remove the A/C suction pipe pad to A/C suction pipe retaining nut (1).
- Disconnect the upper A/C suction pipe (1) from the lower A/C suction
tube (3).
Important: Plug or cap the A/C suction pipe ends (1
and 3) immediately to prevent contamination and absorption of moisture from the atmosphere.
- Plug or cap the A/C suction pipe ends.
Important: The A/C suction pipe sealing O-ring (2)
is a single use component and will not reseal. Install a NEW A/C suction pipe sealing
O-ring (2) whenever the upper A/C suction pipe (1) is removed from the
lower A/C suction pipe (3).
- Remove and discard the A/C suction pipe sealing O-ring (2).
Discard the A/C suction pipe sealing O-ring (2).
- Reposition and retain the A/C suction/discharge pipes away from the engine.
- Disconnect the fuel feed hose (1) from the fuel feed pipe (2).
Refer to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
or
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
.
Important: Plug or cap the fuel feed pipe (2)
and fuel feed hose (1) ends to prevent fuel leaks and/or contamination.
- Plug or cap the fuel feed pipe (2) and fuel feed hose (1) ends.
- Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge line (4) from the purge
solenoid (3). Refer to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
or
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
.
- Plug or cap the (EVAP) purge line (4) and the purge solenoid (3)
ends.
Important: The flexible hoses are not serviced separately.
Therefore if the hose's require replacement, then the hose and radiator to hose cooler
hose assembly must be fitted.
Important: When removal is complete plug hose openings
with a clean lint free cloth to prevent foreign matter entry.
- Place a suitable container beneath the radiator and engine.
- Disconnect the transmission cooler line (2) from the flexible hose (1)
at the quick connect fitting using the
AU-525
.
• | Open the
AU-525
then close
and clip around the hose to be disconnected. |
• | While holding the flexible hose (1) push the hose inwards with
one hand, then pull back to separate from the steel hose piping (2). |
• | Repeat for the second fitting if required. |
- Reposition and secure the flexible hoses (1) away from the engine
and subframe.
Important: It is necessary to secure the radiator and
condenser assembly (2) to the front end assembly (3) as the radiator
and condenser assembly is supported to the subframe.
Important: Thread zip tie A around the front end assembly
and zip tie B through the radiator and condenser mount (1). Insert zip tie
A into the retainer of zip tie B and insert zip tie B into the retainer of zip tie
A.
- Secure radiator and condenser assembly (2) to the front end assembly (3)
with large zip ties or equivalent.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the front air deflector. Refer to
Front Air Deflector Replacement
.
- Remove the Engine Splash Shield. Refer to
Engine Splash Shield Replacement
.
- Disconnect the radiator inlet hose. Refer to
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement
.
Important: Plug or cap the hoses and inlets when separating
the cooling system components, this prevents dirt and other contaminants from entering
the cooling system.
- Plug or cap the cooling system hoses and inlets.
- Disconnect the power steering cooler hoses (1).
Important: Plug or cap the power steering cooler hose (1)
ends to prevent leaks and/or contamination.
- Plug or cap the power steering cooler hose (1) ends.
- Disconnect the oil level/temperature sensor electrical connector (1).
- Remove the Exhaust system. Refer to
Exhaust System Replacement
.
- Remove the centre exhaust heat shield. Refer to
Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Center
.
- Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to
Propeller Shaft Replacement
.
- Remove the shift selector linkage rod to shift selector shaft retaining nut (3).
- Remove the shift selector linkage rod (1) from the shift selector
shaft (2).
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to
Starter Motor Replacement
.
- Partially lower the vehicle.
- Remove the front wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Detach the brake hose (1) from the
strut mounted brake hose retaining bracket (2).
Important: Bolts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant
must be discarded after removal.
Important: Make sure all the bolt holes are thoroughly
cleaned and all micro-encapsulated thread sealant is removed.
- Remove the brake caliper anchor plate to knuckle retaining bolts (1).
Important: DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible
hose from the brake caliper otherwise complete bleeding of the braking system will
be necessary.
- Remove the brake caliper (2) from the steering knuckle (3).
Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent,
whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and
in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
- Support the brake caliper (1) with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent (2).
- Install 2 wheel nuts (4) to retain the brake disc (3) to
the hub (5).
- Disconnect the wheel speed sensor jumper harness electrical connector (1)
and secure away from the subframe and suspension components.
Important: Observing the orientation of the intermediate
steering shaft (1) with reference to the pinion shaft (3) will minimise
the potential of incorrect steering column assembly alignment.
- Mark the intermediate steering shaft (1) in relation to the pinion shaft (3).
- Remove the intermediate steering shaft to pinion shaft retaining bolt (2).
Important: Bolts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant
must be discarded after removal.
Important: Make sure the bolt hole is thoroughly cleaned
and all micro-encapsulated thread sealant is removed.
- Disconnect the intermediate shaft (2) from the pinion shaft (3).
- Partially lower the vehicle.
Important: The strut assembly (1) must be secured
to the subframe (3) to prevent damage to the front wheelhouse liner, fenders
and suspension components.
- Retain the strut assembly (1) to the subframe (3) using heavy
mechanics wire or equivalent (2).
- Remove the stud dust cover (1) from the strut assembly to body retaining
nut (2).
Important: The strut assembly (4) must be supported
from underneath before the strut assembly to body retaining nut (2) is removed.
- Remove the strut assembly to body retaining nut (2) while holding the
strut piston shaft (4).
Discard the nut.
- Remove the strut assembly to body retaining plate (3).
- Position a suitable powertrain and/or engine lift table below the frame,
engine and transmission.
- Raise the lift table and/or lower the vehicle to support the frame, engine
and transmission.
- Remove the transmission support to body retaining bolts (1).
- Remove the subframe reinforcement plate to subframe retaining bolts (2).
- Remove the subframe reinforcement plate (3) from the subframe (1).
- Remove the subframe to body rear retaining bolts (1).
Important: Only right side depicted in graphic, left
side similar.
- Remove the subframe to body front retaining bolts (1).
Important: Only right side depicted in graphic, left
side similar.
- Remove the subframe to body retaining bolts (1).
Important: Make sure that all the hoses, wires, pipes
and front struts clear the vehicle during the removal process.
- With the aid of an assistant, lower the table and/or raise the vehicle to remove
the engine, transmission, front suspension and subframe assembly from the vehicle.
- Remove the engine and transmission wiring harness and related components.
Refer to
Engine Wiring Harness Assembly Removal
.
- Remove the transmission cooler line clamp to alternator mounting bracket retaining
nut (1).
- Remove the transmission cooler line clamp (3) and transmission
cooler lines (2) from the alternator mounting bracket (4).
- Position the
EN 46114
(2)
on the engine (1).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the
EN 46114
to cylinder
head retaining bolts (3).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (36 lb ft).
- Connect a floor crane to the engine lift brackets and raise the floor
crane to partially support the engine.
- Position a second powertrain lift table below the transmission.
- Remove the transmission. Refer to
Transmission Replacement
in Automatic Transmission -- 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E
or
Transmission Replacement
in Automatic Transmission --
5L40-E/5L50-E.
- Remove the engine flywheel. Refer to
Engine Flywheel Removal
.
- Remove the catalytic converters. Refer to
Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side
and
Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side
.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement
.
Important: The locking tang on the power steering reservoir
bracket (2) must be released before removing the power steering reservoir (1).
Release the locking tang on the power steering reservoir bracket (2) with a
suitable tool.
- Separate power steering fluid reservoir (1) from the power steering fluid
reservoir bracket (2).
Important: DO NOT disconnect the power steering pipes/hoses.
Important: Bolts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant
must be discarded after removal.
Important: Make sure all the bolt holes are thoroughly
cleaned and all micro-encapsulated thread sealant is removed.
- Remove the power steering pump to power steering pump bracket retaining bolts (3).
- Remove the power steering pump (1) from the power steering pump
bracket (2) position the power steering pump aside.
- Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement
.
- Remove the A/C compressor mounting bracket. Refer to
Compressor Mounting Bracket Replacement
.
- Remove the alternator. Refer to
Generator Replacement
.
- Remove the alternator bracket. Refer to
Generator Bracket Replacement
.
- Attach a suitable lifting chain and hooks to the 2
EN 46114
.
- Using a suitable lifting crane, slightly raise the engine to clear the
engine mount stud.
- Remove the engine mount brackets with the engine mounts. Refer to
Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side
and
Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side
.
- Remove the engine from the subframe
If required mount the
engine on a suitable engine stand.
- Use a floor crane in order to install the engine to the frame.
- Install the engine mount brackets with the engine mounts. Refer to
Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side
and
Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side
.
- Raise the floor crane to partially support the engine
- Install the alternator bracket. Refer to
Generator Bracket Replacement
.
- Install the alternator. Refer to
Generator Replacement
.
- Install the A/C compressor mounting bracket. Refer to
Compressor Mounting Bracket Replacement
.
- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement
.
- Install the power steering pump (1)
to the power steering pump bracket (2).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the NEW power steering pump to power steering pump bracket retaining
bolts (3).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 27 N·m (22 lb ft).
Important: Make sure the power steering reservoir (2)
and the power steering reservoir bracket locking tang (1) are engaged to avoid
an induced rattle condition.
- Install the power steering fluid reservoir to the power steering fluid reservoir
bracket.
- Install the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement
.
- Install the catalytic converters. Refer to
Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side
and
Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side
.
- Install the flywheel. Refer to
Engine Flywheel Removal
.
- Install the transmission. Refer to
Transmission Replacement
in Automatic Transmission -- 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E
or
Transmission Replacement
in Automatic Transmission --
5L40-E/5L50-E.
- Install the transmission cooler line clamp (3) and transmission cooler
lines (2) to the alternator mounting bracket (4).
- Install the transmission cooler line clamp to alternator mounting bracket
retaining nut (1).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
- Install the engine and transmission wiring harness and related components.
Refer to
Engine Wiring Harness Assembly Removal
.
Important: Make sure that all the hoses, wires, pipes
and shock modules clear the vehicle during the installation process.
- With the aid of an assistant, raise the table and/or lower the vehicle to install
the engine, transmission, front suspension and subframe assembly to the vehicle.
- Install the transmission support to body retaining bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 58 N·m (43 lb ft).
- Install the subframe to body retaining bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 160 N·m (118 lb ft).
- Install the subframe to body front retaining bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 160 N·m (118 lb ft).
- Install the subframe to body rear retaining bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 240 N·m (177 lb ft).
- Install the subframe reinforcement plate (3) to the subframe (1).
- Install the subframe reinforcement plate to subframe retaining bolts (2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).
- Lower the lift table and/or raise the vehicle to remove the support from
the frame, engine and transmission.
- Remove the powertrain and/or engine lift table from the frame, engine
and transmission.
- Partially lower the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: The strut assembly retaining nut (1) must
be checked for correct torque before installing the strut assembly into the vehicle.
The strut assembly retaining nut torque must be 75 N·m (55 lb ft).
- Check the torque of the strut assembly retaining nut (1), correct if
necessary.
- Install the strut assembly (3) to the vehicle (4).
- Install strut assembly to body retaining plate (1).
- Tighten the NEW strut assembly to body retaining nut (2).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 55 N·m (40 lb ft).
- Install the dust cover (1) to the strut assembly to body retaining nut (2).
- Partially raise the vehicle.
- Remove the heavy mechanics wire or equivalent (2) retaining the strut
assembly (1) to the subframe (3).
Important: The intermediate steering shaft and pinion
shaft splines must be installed in the position recorded during removal and aligned
with the marks previously made.
- Connect the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the pinion shaft (3).
- Install NEW the intermediate steering shaft to pinion shaft retaining
bolt (2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Connect the wheel speed sensor jumper harness electrical connector (1).
- Remove the heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent
support (2) from the brake caliper (1).
- Remove the wheel nuts (4) retaining the brake disc (3) to
the hub (5).
Notice: Make sure the brake hose is not twisted or kinked after
installation. Damage to the hose could result.
- Install the brake caliper assembly (2) to the steering knuckle (3).
- Install the NEW brake caliper anchor plate to knuckle retaining bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten to 60 N·m +120°
(44 lb in +120°).
Notice: Make sure the brake hose is not twisted or kinked after
installation. Damage to the hose could result.
- Attach the brake hose (1) to the strut mounted brake hose retaining bracket (2).
- Install the front wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Install the shift selector linkage rod (1) to the shift selector shaft (2).
- Install the shift selector linkage rod to shift selector shaft retaining
nut (3).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the starter motor. Refer to
Starter Motor Replacement
.
- Install the propeller shaft. Refer to
Propeller Shaft Replacement
.
- Install the centre exhaust heat shield. Refer to
Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Center
.
- Install the Exhaust system. Refer to
Exhaust System Replacement
.
- Connect the low oil level sensor electrical connector (1).
- Remove the plug or cap at the power steering cooler hose (1) ends.
- Connect the power steering cooler hoses (1).
- Remove the plug or cap from the cooling system hoses and inlets.
- Connect the radiator inlet hose. Refer to
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement
.
- Install the Engine Splash Shield. Refer to
Engine Splash Shield Replacement
.
- Install the front air deflector. Refer to
Front Air Deflector Replacement
.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the zip ties (2) or equivalent securing the radiator and condenser
assembly (3) to the front end assembly (1).
Important: The
AU-525
is
not required for installation.
- Remove the clean lint free cloth at the transmission cooler lines (2)
and the flexible hoses (1).
Important: The flexible hoses are not serviced separately.
Therefore if the hose's require replacement, then the hose and radiator to hose cooler
hose assembly must be fitted.
- Align both flexible hose's with both steel cooler lines.
Important: Listen for an audible click to confirm fitting.
- Hold the cooler line (2) and connect the flexible hose (1) by
pushing together. Repeat procedure for other hose.
Important: When adding or changing transmission fluid
use only recommended automatic transmission fluid.
- Check and top up transmission fluid level if required.
- Remove the plug or cap at the fuel feed hose (1) and fuel feed pipe (2)
ends.
- Connect the fuel feed hose (1) to the fuel feed pipe (2).
Refer to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
or
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
.
- Remove the plug or cap at the EVAP purge line (4) and the purge
solenoid (3) ends.
- Connect the EVAP purge line (4) to the purge solenoid (3). Refer
to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
or
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
.
Important: DO NOT coat the new sealing washer with oil.
They must be fitted dry. The use of mineral oil will render the washer useless, as
the washer WILL swell causing refrigerant to leak out.
- Install a NEW sealing washer (3) to suction pipe joint.
- Position the upper suction pipe (1) to the lower suction pipe (2).
- Install the A/C suction pipe pad to A/C suction pipe retaining nut (1).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 22 N·m( 16 lb ft).
- Remove the plug or cap at the A/C suction/discharge pipe (1) ends and
the compressor (2) ports.
Important: The A/C sealing O-rings must be fitted dry.
DO NOT lubricate the A/C sealing O-rings.
- Fit the NEW A/C suction/discharge pipe sealing O-ring (2) to the suction
pipe.
- Connect the A/C suction/discharge line pad (1) to the A/C compressor (2).
- Install the suction/discharge line pad to A/C compressor retaining nut (1).
- Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector (1).
- Connect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector (1).
- Install the wiring harness (2).
- Install the remote battery positive post to wiring harness retaining bolt (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
Important: Make sure the clips on the remote battery
positive post cover (1) are engaged to avoid an induced rattle condition.
- Install the remote battery positive post cover (1).
- Connect the vehicle body ground cable (1) to the cylinder head (2).
- Install the vehicle body ground cable to the cylinder head retaining bolt (3)
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m(89 lb in).
Important: Listen for a audible click from the locking
tang (2) to confirm fitting.
- Slide the engine connector (3) into the body harness connector (1)
to join.
- Attach the protector (1) to the base of the under hood BEC connector (2).
- Install the upper under hood BEC plate (1) to the lower under hood BEC
plate (3).
Important: The under hood BEC upper plate to lower plate
retaining bolts (2) DO NOT have a torque specification. Listen for an audible
clicking sound whilst tightening the under hood BEC upper plate to lower plate retaining
bolts (2) to confirm correct fitting.
- Install the under hood BEC upper plate to lower plate retaining bolts (2).
- Connect the positive cable (2) to the upper under hood BEC plate (4).
- Install the positive cable to under hood BEC plate retaining bolt (5).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m(89 lb ft).
- Install the positive cable protective cover (3).
- Install the under hood body electrical centre (BEC) lid (1).
- Connect the 56 pin engine wiring harness to main wiring harness electrical connector (1).
- Connect the 2 pin engine wiring harness to main wiring harness electrical
connector (2).
- Connect ECM electrical connectors (2).
- Rotate the engine control module (ECM) electrical connector levers (1)
to the locked position.
- Connect the vacuum hose and the vacuum brake booster check valve (2)
from vacuum brake booster (1).
Caution: Refer to Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Notice in the Preface section.
Important: Listen for a audible click to confirm fitting
in two places
- Attach the heater hose (1) quick connect fitting (3) by pushing the hose onto
the heater pipe (2).
- Remove the plug or cap at the cooling system hoses and inlets
- Install the coolant bleed hose (3) to the outlet housing (1).
- Compress the coolant bleed hose retaining clamp (4) and position
back to its original location on the coolant bleed hose (3).
- Connect the coolant recovery hose (2) from the outlet housing (1).
- Install the radiator outlet hose. Refer to
Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement
.
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Refill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
- Install the air intake duct. Refer to
Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement
.
- Recharge the air conditioning (A/C) system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
- Install the radiator air intake baffle. Refer to
Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement
.
- Install the engine covers. Refer to
Engine Cover Replacement
.
- Disable the ignition system.
- Crank the engine several times. Listen for any unusual noises or evidence
that parts are binding.
- Enable the ignition system.
- Start the engine and listen for unusual noises.
- Check the vehicle oil pressure gauge and confirm that the engine has acceptable
oil pressure.
If necessary, install an oil pressure gauge and measure
the engine oil pressure.
- Run the engine speed at about 1,000 RPM until the engine has reached
normal operating temperature.
- Listen for sticking stationary hydraulic lash adjuster, (SHLAs) (valve
lifters) and other unusual noises.
- Inspect for fuel, oil, and/or other coolant leaks while the engine is
running.