Installation Procedure (Part 1 of 2)
Installation Procedure- Tools Required
- J 38836 Pilot Bushing Installer/Clutch Alignment Arbor
1. Install a engine lift to the engine.
2. Remove the engine from the engine stand.
3. If equipped with a manual transmission, perform the following steps.
4. Install the clutch disc and pressure plate to the flywheel.
5. Install the pressure plate bolts finger tight.
6. Use the J 38836 to align the clutch disc splines with the pilot bearing.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
7. Tighten the clutch pressure plate bolts.
- Tighten the clutch pressure plate bolts in sequence (as shown) and evenly over 3 increments with the fourth increment to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
8. Remove the J 38836.
9. Install the flywheel housing to engine bolts (2).
- Tighten the flywheel housing to engine bolts (2) to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
10. If equipped with an automatic transmission perform the following steps.
11. Remove the J 21366 from the transmission.
12. Install the transmission to engine bolts.
- Tighten the transmission to engine bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
13. Install the flywheel to torque converter bolts.
- Tighten the flywheel to torque converter cover bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
14. Install the right side transmission closeout and bolt.
- Tighten the right side closeout bolt to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
15. Install the left side transmission closeout and bolt.
- Tighten the left side closeout bolt to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
16. Connect the following electrical connectors to the transmission:
- 20-way connector (2)
- Vehicle speed sensor (3)
17. Install the harness clamp bolt (1).
- Tighten the harness clamp bolt (1) to 2.5 Nm (22 inch lbs.).
18. With the aide of an assistant, lower the engine and transmission to the crossmember.
19. Install the left side engine mount bracket and studs.
- Tighten the engine mount bracket studs to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
20. Install the engine mount heat shield.
21. Install the engine mount heat shield nuts.
- Tighten the engine mount heat shield nuts to 10 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).
22. Install the right side engine mount bracket and bolts.
- Tighten the engine mount bracket bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
23. Remove the engine lift.
24. Install the positive cable to the generator.
25. Install the positive cable nut to the generator.
- Tighten the positive cable nut to the generator to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
26. Connect the generator electrical connector (3).
27. Install the power steering pump (1) to the bracket (2).
28. Install the power steering brace (3) and bolts (4).
- Tighten the power steering pump bolts (4) to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
29. Install the A/C compressor.
30. Install the A/C compressor bolts.
- Tighten the A/C compressor bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
31. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
32. Route the A/C belt over the crankshaft balancer.
33. Rotate the A/C drive belt tensioner (1) clockwise to relieve the tension.
34. Install the drive belt between the idler and over the tensioner (1) and onto the compressor pulley.
35. Route the drive belt around the pulleys.
36. Position the hex-head socket on the belt tensioner pulley (1) bolt.
37. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise to relieve tension.
38. Install the drive belt around the tensioners.
39. Remove the strap from the crossmember to the J 39580.
40. Lower the vehicle and install the engine and transmission to the vehicle.
41. Install the transmission support bolts.
- Tighten the transmission support bolts to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
42. Install the front crossmember bolts.
- Tighten the four upper crossmember bolts to 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the two lower crossmember bolts to 145 Nm (107 ft. lbs.).
43. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
44. Remove the J 39580 from below the vehicle.
45. Remove the support from both steering knuckles.
46. Install the upper control arm ball studs to the steering knuckles.
47. Install the nuts to the left and right upper ball joints.
- Tighten the upper control arm nuts to 53 Nm (39 ft. lbs.).
48. Install cotter pins to the upper control arm nuts.