Section 116 (5.7L Engine (Service Information)): Installation: Installation
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NOTE:
Do not use air tools to install 8984A Engine Lift Fixture (1) and Adapter 8984A Eagle (2).
- Install the engine lift fixture 8984A (1) and adapter 8984A Eagle (2).
- Position the engine in the engine compartment.
- Lower and align the engine (1) with the transmission (3).
- Install two transmission bell housing to engine block mounting bolts (2) finger tight.
- Lower the engine assembly until the engine mount through bolts (3) line up in the frame brackets (1).
- Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist.
- Install the remaining transmission bell housing to engine block mounting bolts (2) and tighten to 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.)
- Install both the left and right side oil pan to transmission bolts (1) and tighten bolts to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
- Connect the transmission oil cooler lines at the oil pan and tighten bolts to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
- Install the engine mount through bolts (3) and nuts and tighten to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
- Install all torque converter-to-flexplate bolts (1) by hand, verify the torque converter is pulled flush to the flexplate and tighten bolts to 31 N.m (23 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: The structural dust cover must be installed as described in the Structural Dust Cover installation procedure. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the cover.
- Install the structural dust cover (1). See Engine/Engine Block/COVER, Structural Dust - Installation .
- Install the starter (1) and connect the starter wires. Refer to Electrical - Engine Systems/Starting/STARTER - Installation .
- Install the front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly (4) to the exhaust manifold flange and tighten the bolts and nuts (3) to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine lift fixture 8984A and adapter 8984A Eagle (1,2).
- Connect the fuel supply line (1). Refer to Fuel System/Fuel Delivery/FITTING, Quick Connect - Standard Procedure .
- Install the power steering pump. Refer to Steering/Pump - Installation .
- Connect the heater hoses (1).
- Reconnect the ground wires to the rear of each cylinder head.
- Install the intake manifold. See Engine/Manifolds/MANIFOLD, Intake - Installation .
- Install the generator (2), and wire connections. Refer to Electrical - Engine Systems/Charging/GENERATOR - Installation .
- Install the A/C compressor (3). Refer to Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing/COMPRESSOR, A/C - Installation .
- Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Cooling/Accessory Drive/BELT, Serpentine - Installation .
- Install the radiator fan and shroud assembly. Refer to Cooling/Engine/FAN, Cooling - Installation .
- Connect the radiator lower hose.
- Connect the transmission oil cooler lines to the radiator.
- Connect the radiator upper hose.
- Install the air cleaner resonator and duct work.
- Add engine oil to the crankcase. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Capacities and Recommended Fluids - Specifications .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling - Standard Procedure .
- Install the engine cover (1).
- Install the strut tower support (1).
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Start the engine and inspect for leaks.
- Road test the vehicle.