Installation Procedure

Engine Replacement

Tools Required

J 41798 Engine Lifting Brackets

Installation Procedure






Important: DO NOT bend or distort the left side engine mount heat shield (4).


1. Install the left side engine mount to engine mount bracket retaining nut (1)

Tighten the nut to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).






Important: DO NOT bend or distort the right side engine mount heat shield (4).


2. Install the right side engine mount to engine mount bracket retaining nut (1).

Tighten the nut to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).

3. Remove the lifting equipment as required and the J 41798 from the cylinder heads.




4. Install the alternator bracket (2) to the engine.
5. Install the alternator bracket to engine block retaining bolt (1).

Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).





6. Install the alternator (3) to the alternator bracket.
7. Install alternator to alternator bracket retaining bolts (1 and 2).

Tighten the bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb in).





8. Install the A/C compressor bracket (2) to the engine.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

9. Install the A/C compressor bracket to the cylinder block retaining bolts (1).

Tighten the bolts to 58 N.m(43 lb ft).





10. Install the A/C drive belt tensioner (1) to the engine.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

11. Install the A/C drive belt tensioner to A/C compressor bracket retaining bolt (4).

Tighten the bolt to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

12. Install the A/C tensioner pulley (2) to the A/C tensioner.
13. Install the A/C tensioner pulley to A/C tensioner retaining bolt (3).

Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

14. If you are replacing the compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing (Service and Repair) .




15. Install the A/C compressor (2) to the A/C compressor bracket (3).
16. Install the A/C compressor to A/C compressor bracket retaining bolts (1).

Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).





17. Install the power steering pump bracket (2) to the engine.
18. Install the power steering pump bracket to engine retaining bolts (1).

Tighten the bolts to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).






Important: Make sure that a new sealing ring is fitted prior to installation. If not the exhaust system may perform poorly.


19. Install a NEW sealing ring to the right side catalytic converter.
20. Connect the right side catalytic converter (3) to the right side exhaust manifold (2).
21. Install the right side catalytic converter to right side exhaust manifold retaining nuts (1).

Tighten the nuts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).





22. Install the right side exhaust manifold heat shield (1) to the right side exhaust manifold.
23. Install the right side exhaust manifold heat shield to right side exhaust manifold retaining bolts (2).

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

24. Install the right side spark plugs to the cylinder head.
25. Install the right side spark plug leads.





Important: Make sure that a new sealing ring is fitted prior to installation. If not the exhaust system may perform poorly.


26. Install a NEW sealing ring to the left side catalytic converter.
27. Connect the left side catalytic converter (2) to the left side exhaust manifold (3).
28. Install the left side catalytic converter to left side exhaust manifold retaining nuts (1).

Tighten the nuts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).





29. Install the left side exhaust manifold heat shield (1) to the left side exhaust manifold.
30. Install the left side exhaust manifold heat shield to left side exhaust manifold retaining bolts (2).

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

31. Install the left side spark plugs to the cylinder head. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement.
32. Install the left side spark plug leads. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement




33. Position the J 41798 (1) on the cylinder heads (3).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

34. Install the J 41798 to cylinder head retaining bolts (2).

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (36 lb ft).

35. Using a suitable lifting crane and the J 41798 raise the engine slightly.
36. Remove the engine from the engine stand.
37. Lower the engine onto the front subframe.
38. Position the engine mounts to the front subframe.




39. Install the lower engine mount to front subframe retaining nuts (1) on both engine mounts.

Tighten the nuts to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).





40. Position the power steering pump (2) to the power steering pump bracket (1).
41. Install NEW power steering pump to power steering pump bracket retaining bolts (3).

Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (23 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.


42. Install the power steering reservoir (2) to the power steering pump power steering reservoir bracket (1).
43. Install the A/C drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement (Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement) .
44. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory) .
45. Install the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Installation (Overhaul) .
46. Connect a suitable lifting crane to the engine lift brackets and raise the suitable lifting crane to support the engine.
47. Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (Removal and Replacement) .




48. Position the automatic transmission cooler pipes (2) to the engine.
49. Install the automatic transmission cooler pipe clamp to A/C bracket retaining nut (1).

Tighten the nut to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

50. 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.


51. 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.




52. Install the transmission support to body retaining bolts (1).

Tighten the bolts to 58 N.m (42 lb ft).





53. Install the front subframe to body centre retaining bolt (1). Repeat for opposite side.

Tighten the bolts to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).





54. Install the front subframe to body front retaining bolt (1). Repeat for opposite side.

Tighten the bolts to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).





55. Install the front subframe to body rear retaining bolts (1).

Tighten the bolts to 240 N.m (178 lb ft).





56. Install the front subframe reinforcement plate (3) to the subframe (1).
57. Install the front subframe reinforcement plate to front subframe retaining bolts (2).

Tighten the bolts to 17 N.m (11 lb ft).

58. Lower the lift table and/or raise the vehicle to remove the support from the frame, engine and transmission.
59. Remove the powertrain and/or engine lift table from the frame, engine and transmission.
60. Lower the vehicle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .


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).


61. Check the torque of the strut assembly retaining nut (1), correct if necessary. Repeat for opposite side.

Tighten the nut to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).





62. Install the front strut assembly (3) to the front wheelhouse (4). Repeat for opposite side.
63. Install front strut assembly to front wheelhouse retaining plate (1). Repeat for opposite side.
64. Tighten the NEW front strut assembly to front wheelhouse retaining nut (2). Repeat for opposite side.

Tighten the nut to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).





65. Install the dust cover (1) to the front strut assembly to front wheelhouse retaining nut (2).
66. Raise the vehicle.




67. Remove the heavy mechanics wire or equivalent (2) retaining the front strut assembly (1) to the front 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.


68. Connect the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the pinion shaft (3).
69. Install NEW the intermediate steering shaft to pinion shaft retaining bolt (2).

Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





70. Connect the front wheel speed sensor jumper harness electrical connector (1) to the front wheel speed sensor. Repeat for opposite side.




71. Remove the heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent support (2) from the brake caliper (1). Repeat for opposite side.





Notice: Make sure the brake hose is not twisted or kinked after installation. Damage to the hose could result.

72. Install the front brake caliper assembly (2) to the front steering knuckle (3). Repeat for opposite side.
73. Install the NEW front brake caliper anchor plate to front steering knuckle retaining bolts (1).

Tighten the bolts 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.

74. Attach the front brake hose (1) to the strut mounted brake hose retaining bracket (2). Repeat for opposite side.
75. Install the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .




76. Install the shift selector linkage rod (1) to the shift selector shaft (2).
77. Install the shift selector linkage rod to shift selector shaft retaining nut (3).

Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

78. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (3.6L Engine) (Starter Motor Replacement (3.6L Engine))Starter Motor Replacement (6.0L Engine) (Starter Motor Replacement (6.0L Engine)) .
79. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (Propeller Shaft Replacement) .
80. Install the centre exhaust heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Center (Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Center) .
81. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System installation.




82. Remove the plug from the power steering cooler (3) and power steering reservoir inlet hose (2).
83. Connect the power steering reservoir inlet hose (2) to the power steering cooler (3).
84. Install the power steering reservoir inlet hose spring clamp (1) to its original location




85. Remove the plug from the power steering cooler (3) and power steering reservoir inlet hose (1).
86. Connect the power steering reservoir inlet hose (1) to the power steering cooler (3).
87. Install the power steering reservoir inlet hose spring clamp (2) to its original location
88. Install the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement (Service and Repair) .
89. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair) .
90. Lower the vehicle.

Important: Ignore steps 94 through to 97 for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission.






91. Remove the clean lint free cloth at the automatic transmission cooler pipes (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.


92. Align both flexible hose's with both steel cooler lines.

Important: Listen for an audible click to confirm fitting.


93. 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 recommend automatic transmission fluid.


94. Check and top up transmission fluid level if required. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check (Transmission Fluid Check) .





Important: Cut zip tie A and zip tie B and remove from around the front end assembly (3) and the radiator and condenser mount (1).


95. Remove the large zip ties or equivalent securing the radiator and condenser assembly (2) to the front end assembly (3).




96. Remove the plug or cap at the A/C suction pipe ends (1 and 3)

Important: The A/C sealing O-rings must be fitted dry. DO NOT lubricate the A/C sealing O-rings.


97. Fit the NEW A/C suction pipe sealing O-ring (2) to the suction pipe.
98. Install the upper A/C suction pipe (1) to the lower A/C suction pipe (3).




99. Install the A/C suction pipe pad to A/C suction pipe retaining nut (1).

Tighten the nut to 22 N.m(16 lb ft).





100. Remove the plug from the throttle body to EVAP purge valve tube (3) and EVAP purge valve (1) ends.
101. Connect the throttle body to EVAP purge valve tube (3) to the EVAP purge valve (1).
102. Remove the plug from the EVAP purge valve to fuel tank tube (2) and EVAP purge valve (1) ends.
103. Connect the EVAP purge valve to fuel tank tube (2) to the EVAP purge valve (1).




104. Install the wiring harness (2) to the remote positive battery post.
105. Install the remote positive battery post to wiring harness retaining bolt (1).

Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).






Important: Make sure the clips on the remote positive battery post cover (1) are engaged to avoid an induced rattle condition.


106. Install the remote positive battery post cover (1).




107. Remove the plug from the fuel feed pipe (2) and fuel rail pipe (1) ends.
108. Connect the fuel rail feed pipe (2) quick connect fitting. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service) or Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service) .
109. Install the engine coolant heater cord if fitted. Refer to Coolant Heater Cord Replacement (3.6L Engine) (Coolant Heater Cord Replacement (3.6L Engine))Coolant Heater Cord Replacement (6.0L Engine) (Coolant Heater Cord Replacement (6.0L Engine)) .




110. Connect the vacuum brake booster hose (3) from the intake manifold vacuum port (1).
111. Compress the vacuum brake booster hose retaining clamp (2) and return to its original position on the vacuum brake booster hose (3).




112. Remove the plug from the compressor (3) ports.
113. Remove the plug from the pipes (1).

Important: The A/C sealing O-rings must be fitted dry. DO NOT lubricate the A/C sealing O-rings.


114. Fit the NEW A/C suction/discharge pipe O-rings (2) to the suction/discharge pipes (1).
115. Connect the A/C suction/discharge line pad (1) to the A/C compressor (3).




116. Install the suction/discharge line pad (1) to compressor and tighten the retaining bolt (1) to the correct torque specification.

Tighten the bolt to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).





117. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor (1) to the A/C refrigerant sensor.




118. Connect the A/C electrical connector (1) to the A/C compressor.




119. Install the vehicle body ground cable (3) to the cylinder head stud (2).
120. Install the vehicle body ground cable to cylinder head retaining nut (1).

Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m(106 lb in).






Important: Listen for a audible click from the locking tang (2) to confirm fitting.


121. Slide the engine connector (3) into the body harness connector (1) to join.




122. Install the protector (1) to the base of the under hood BEC connector (2).




123. 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.


124. Install the under hood BEC upper plate to lower plate retaining bolts (2).
Listen for an audible click for correct tension.




125. Connect the positive cable (2) to the upper under hood BEC plate (4).
126. Install the positive cable to under hood BEC plate retaining bolt (5).

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb ft).

127. Install the positive cable protective cover (3) to the positive cable.
128. Install the under hood body electrical centre (BEC) cover (1).

Non Registered Notice: Refer To PSD SIE TITLE Error: SIE linked to empty Cell ID 120919 Do not touch the connector pins or soldered components on the circuit board in order to prevent possible electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the electronic modules on the vehicle.





129. Connect the ECM electrical connectors (1) to the ECM.




130. Engage the ECM retaining clips (1) to secure the ECM (2).





Important: Listen for a audible click to confirm fitting.


131. Connect the inlet and outlet heater hoses (3) at the heater hose assembly quick connect fittings (1).




132. Connect the coolant air bleed hose (3) to the coolant bleed pipe (2).
133. Reposition the coolant bleed hose retaining clamp (1) to its original position on the coolant bleed hose (3).
134. Tighten the coolant bleed hose retaining clamp (1).
135. Install the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (3.6L Engine) (Service and Repair)Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (6.0L Engine) (Service and Repair) .
136. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Service and Repair) .
137. Install the air intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement (Service and Repair) .
138. Recharge the air conditioning (A/C) system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging) .
139. Install the radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair) .
140. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair) .
141. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair) .
142. Disable the ignition system.
143. Crank the engine several times. Listen for any unusual noises or evidence that parts are binding.
144. Enable the ignition system.
145. Start the engine and listen for unusual noises.
146. 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.
147. Run the engine speed at about 1,000 RPM until the engine has reached normal operating temperature.
148. Listen for sticking lifters and other unusual noises.
149. Inspect for fuel, oil, and/or other coolant leaks while the engine is running.