Tools Required
J 36857   Engine Lift    Bracket
Removal Procedure
- Remove the hood from the  vehicle. Refer to  
Hood Replacement 
  in  Body Front End.
 
- Remove the battery from the vehicle. Refer to  
Battery Replacement 
  in Engine Electrical.
 
- Remove the engine cover from the vehicle. Refer to   
Engine Cover Replacement 
 in Interior Trim.
 
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to  
Cooling System Draining and Filling 
  in Engine Cooling.
 
- Evacuate the air conditioning system. Refer to  
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging 
 
  in Heating,  Ventilation and Air  Conditioning.
 
- Remove the front bumper from the vehicle. Refer to  
Front Bumper Replacement 
 in Bumpers.
 
- Remove the grille from the vehicle. Refer to  
Grille Replacement 
  in Exterior Trim.
 
- Remove the auxiliary engine oil cooler from the vehicle (if needed). 
Refer to  
Auxiliary Engine Oil Cooler Replacement 
 
in Engine Cooling.
 
- Remove the transmission oil cooler (if equipped).
 
- Remove the A/C condenser from the vehicle. Refer to  
Condenser Replacement 
  in Heating, Ventilation  and Air Conditioning.
 
- Remove the radiator from the vehicle. Refer to  
Radiator Replacement 
 in Engine Cooling.
 
- Remove the radiator support from the vehicle. Refer to  
Radiator Support Replacement 
  in Body Front End.
 
- Remove the radiator hoses from the engine assembly. Refer to  
Radiator Hose Replacement 
  in Engine Cooling.
 
- Remove the left accessory mounting bracket from the engine assembly. 
Refer to  
Accessory Mounting Brackets Replacement 
 .
 
- Remove right accessory mounting bracket from the engine assembly.  Refer
to  
Accessory Mounting Brackets Replacement 
 .
 
- Remove the engine wiring  harness from the
left side of the engine assembly.
 
- Remove the engine wiring  harness from the
right side of the engine assembly.
 
- Remove the turbocharger assembly from the engine block. Refer  to  
Turbocharger Replacement 
 .
 
- Remove the exhaust manifolds from the cylinder heads. Refer to  
Exhaust Manifold Replacement 
 .
 
- Remove the lower intake manifold from the engine block. Refer  to  
Intake Manifold Replacement 
 .
 
- Raise the vehicle and install safety stands. Refer to  
Vehicle Lifting Caution 
  in Cautions and Notices.
 
- Remove the starter assembly from the engine block. Refer to  
Starter Motor Replacement 
  in Engine Electrical.
 
- Remove the transmission  oil cooler lines
from the retainers on the engine oil pan and secure to the  side.
 
- Remove the engine oil  cooler lines from
the engine and secure to the side.
 
- Remove
the bolts from  the flywheel to the torque convertor.
 
- Remove the ground straps  from the engine
block to the frame.
 
- Remove the electrical  connector from the
block heater.
 
- Remove
the engine oil  filter.
 
- Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle. Refer to  
Vehicle Lifting Caution 
  in Cautions and Notices.
 
- Install
the  J 36857 
  and a length of chain,
using GM P/N 23503910  or equivalent attaching  bolt to the right cylinder
head rear corner and left   cylinder head front corner.
 
- Support the transmission.
 
- Attach a suitable lifting device to the chain.
 
- Remove the engine mount  through bolt from
the left engine mount. 
 
- Remove the right mount  through bolt from
the right engine mount. 
 
-  Remove the left engine  mount from the
frame.
 
- Remove the right engine  mount from the
frame.
 
- Remove the engine from the vehicle.
 
Important: It may be necessary to remove the flywheel
from the crankshaft before  installing the engine assembly to the engine stand
- Remove the flywheel from the crankshaft. Refer to  
Engine Flywheel Removal 
 
 .
 
- Install the engine assembly on a suitable engine stand.
 
- Remove the lifting device from the engine assembly.
 
- Remove the lifting brackets from the engine assembly.
 
- Remove the engine mount  brackets from the
engine block.
 
- Remove the right engine  mount bracket from
the engine block.
 
Installation Procedure
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the engine  mount bracket to the engine block.
 
Tighten
Tighten the engine mount bolts to 54N·m (40 lb ft).
- Install the right engine  mount bracket
to the engine block.
 
Tighten
Tighten the engine mount bolts to 54N·m (40 lb ft).
- Install
the  J 36857 
 and a length of chain,
using GM P/N 23503910  or equivalent attaching bolt, to the rear of
the right cylinder head and    the front of the left cylinder head.
 
- Remove the engine assembly from the engine stand.
 
- Install the flywheel on the crankshaft. Refer to  
Engine Flywheel Installation 
 
 .
 
- Install the left engine  mount to the frame.
 
Tighten
Tighten the engine mount bolts to 59N·m (44 lb ft).
- Install the right engine  mount to the frame.
 
Tighten
Tighten the engine mount bolts to 59N·m (44 lb ft).
- Install the engine assembly in the vehicle.
 
- Lower the engine assembly on to the engine mount brackets.
 
- Install the engine mount  through bolt for
the left side.
 
Tighten
Tighten the through bolt to 68N·m (50 lb ft).
- Install the engine mount  through bolt for
the right side.
 
Tighten
Tighten the through bolt to 68N·m (50 lb ft).
- Remove the lifting device from the engine assembly.
 
- Raise the vehicle and install safety stands. Refer to  
Vehicle Lifting Caution 
  in Cautions and Notices.
 
- Install the bolts from the transmission to the engine block. Refer  to
 
Transmission Replacement 
  in Transmission/Transaxle.
 
- Install the bolts from the flywheel to the torque convertor. Refer  to
 
Transmission Replacement 
  in Transmission/Transaxle.
 
- Install the starter assembly to the engine block. Refer to  
Starter Motor Replacement 
  in Engine Electrical.
 
- Install the electrical  connection for the
block heater.
 
- Install the ground straps  from the frame
to the engine block.
 
- Install the transmission  oil cooler lines
to the retainer.
 
- Install the engine oil cooler lines to the engine block. Refer  to  
Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement 
   in Engine Cooling.
 
- Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle. Refer to  
Vehicle Lifting Caution 
  in Cautions and Notices.
 
- Install the lower intake manifold to the engine block. Refer to  
Intake Manifold Replacement 
 .
 
- Install the exhaust manifolds to the cylinder heads. Refer to  
Exhaust Manifold Replacement 
 .
 
- Install the turbocharger on the engine block. Refer to  
Turbocharger Replacement 
 .
 
- Install the left accessory mounting bracket to the engine block.  Refer
to  
Accessory Mounting Brackets Replacement 
 .
 
- Install the right accessory mounting bracket to the engine block.  Refer
to  
Accessory Mounting Brackets Replacement 
 .
 
- Install the wiring harness  to the left
side of the engine assembly.
 
- Install the wiring harness  to the right
side of the engine assembly.
 
- Install the radiator hoses to the engine assembly. Refer to  
Radiator Hose Replacement 
  in Engine Cooling.
 
- Install the radiator support on the vehicle. Refer to  
Radiator Support Replacement 
 in Body Front End.
 
- Install radiator in the vehicle. Refer to  
Radiator Replacement 
  in Engine Cooling.
 
- Install the A/C condenser in the vehicle. Refer to  
Condenser Replacement 
  in Heating, Ventilation,  and Air Conditioning.
 
- Install the transmission auxiliary oil cooler (if equipped). Refer  to
 
Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Replacement 
 
 in Transmission/Transaxle.
 
- Install the auxiliary engine oil cooler. Refer to   
Auxiliary Engine Oil Cooler Replacement 
 in Engine  Cooling.
 
- Install the grille on the vehicle. Refer to  
Grille Replacement 
  in Exterior Trim.
 
- Install the front bumper on the vehicle. Refer to  
Front Bumper Replacement 
  in Bumpers.
 
- Refill the cooling system. Refer to  
Cooling System Draining and Filling 
  in Engine Cooling.
 
- Recharge the A/C system. Refer to  
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging 
 
   in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
 
- Install the battery in the vehicle. Refer to  
Battery Replacement 
  in Engine Electrical.
 
- Install the hood assembly on the vehicle. Refer to  
Hood Replacement 
  in Body Front End.
 
- Install the engine with the proper type and quantity of engine  oil. Refer
to  
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement 
 .
 
- Install a scan tool and make any adjustment that are necessary.
 
- Install the engine cover in the vehicle. Refer to  
Engine Cover Replacement 
  in Interior Trim.
 
- Perform the TDC offset adjustment procedure. Refer to  
Fuel Injection Pump Top Dead Center Offset Adjustment 
  in Engine  Controls-6.5L-L65.