Section 2 (3.5L Engine (Service Information)): Installation: Install
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Install the engine and support it with a suitable lifting device or support fixture.
- Install ground strap to the hood and position the hood back.
- Install 3 right engine mount bolts.
- Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission and Transfer Case/Automatic - 62TE - Installation .
- Disconnect the lifting chains from engine lift.
- Remove the engine lifting chains.
- Remove lift/support brackets 8534-7 and 8534-8 from the engine.
- Install the power steering pressure (1) and supply hoses (2) to the power steering pump (3).
- Install the fan module. Refer to Cooling/Engine/FAN, Cooling - Installation .
- Install starter motor and dust shield, connect starter motor electrical connectors. Refer to Electrical - Engine Systems/Starting/STARTER - Installation .
- Install the lower coolant hose (1).
- Install the front maniverter. See Engine/Manifolds/MANIFOLD, Exhaust - Installation .
- Install the A/C discharge line (3) to the condenser (4).
- Connect the A/C pressure transducer harness connector (1).
- Connect both A/C lines (1 AND 2) to the A/C compressor (3).
- Connect the upper radiator hose to the thermostat housing.
- Connect the coolant reservoir overflow hose (2) to the coolant bottle (4).
- Connect the heater core supply hose (1) to the intake manifold outlet (2).
- Connect the 2 PCM harness connectors (1).
- Connect the positive and negative auxiliary battery post cables.
- Install the crankshaft position sensor (3).
- Install the crankshaft position sensor hold down bolt (1).
- Connect the crankshaft position sensor harness connector (2).
- Raise the vehicle.
- Install the left front splash shield.
- Install the left front half shaft. Refer to Differential and Driveline/Half Shaft - Installation .
- Install the front engine mount bracket (2). See Engine/Engine Mounting/INSULATOR, Engine Mount - Installation .
- Install the front closeout panel.
- Install the left forward splash shield.
- Install the right forward splash shield.
- Install the rear maniverter. See Engine/Manifolds/MANIFOLD, Exhaust - Installation .
- Install the left half shaft. Refer to Differential and Driveline/Half Shaft - Installation .
- Install the cross under pipe. Refer to Exhaust System/PIPE, Exhaust Crossunder - Installation .
- Install the center brace (1). Refer to Frame and Bumpers/Frame/CROSSMEMBER - Installation .
- Install the exhaust extension pipe (1) and gasket (2) to the crossunder pipe (3).
- Install the belly pan (2) and the 12 belly pan fasteners (1).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the fuel line to the fuel rail.
- Install the Upper intake manifold. See Engine/Manifolds/MANIFOLD, Intake - Installation .
- Install the air filter housing. See Engine/Air Intake System/BODY, Air Cleaner - Installation .
- Connect negative battery cable (1). Refer to Electrical - Engine Systems/Battery System - Standard Procedure .
- Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing - Standard Procedure .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling - Standard Procedure .
- Install the engine cover.NOTE: The Cam/Crank Variation Relearn procedure must be performed anytime there has been a repair/replacement made to a powertrain system, for example: flywheel, valvetrain, camshaft and/or crankshaft sensors or components. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .