Chevrolet Trax: Engine replacement - Installation Procedure

1. Install the transmission to the engine.

Fig. 165: Upper Transmission-To-Engine Bolts

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

2. If equipped with a manual transmission, install the upper transmission to engine bolts (1) to 60 (44 lb ft).

Fig. 166: Upper Transmission To Engine Bolts

3. If equipped with automatic transmission, install the upper transmission to engine bolts (1) and tighten to 60 (44 lb ft).

Fig. 167: Torque Converter To Flywheel Bolt

4. If equipped with an automatic transmission, install the torque converter to flex plate bolts (1) and tighten to 60 (44 lb ft).
5. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LUV) .
6.  Position the powertrain under the vehicle and slowly lower the body onto the powertrain.

Fig. 168: Left Transmission Mount & Components

CAUTION: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .

7. Install the NEW left transmission mount to transmission bolts (1) and tighten to 50 (37 lb ft) plus 70 degrees.

Fig. 169: Right Side Engine Mount

8. Install the right side engine mount (1). Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side.
9. Connect all previously disconnected electrical connections.

Fig. 170: Frame And Bolts

10. Install the frame (3) rear bolts (2) and front bolts (1) and tighten a little bit.
11. Install the frame (3) rear bolts (2) and tighten to 135 (100 lb ft).
12.  Install the frame (3) front bolts (1) and tighten to 58 (43 lb ft).

Fig. 171: Frame Suspension Retaining Bolts

13. Install the upper frame suspension retaining bolts (1) on both sides and tighten to 135 (100 lb ft).
14. Remove the lift table.

Fig. 172: Lower Transmission Bolts

15. If equipped with manual transmission, install the lower transmission bolts (1) and tighten to 60 (44 lb ft).
16. Install the lower transmission bolts (2) and tighten 40 (30 lb ft).
17. Install the lower transmission bolt (3) and nut (4) and tighten to 40 (30 lb ft).

Fig. 173: Lower Transmission Nut And Bolts

18. If equipped with an automatic transmission, install the lower transmission bolts (2, 4) and tighten to 60 (44 lb ft).
19. Install the lower transmission bolts (3) and the lower transmission nut (1) and tighten to 40 (30 lb ft).
20. Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUV) , Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement .

Fig. 174: Wheel Drive Shaft

21. Install the wheel drive shafts. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side , and Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .

Fig. 175: Evaporative Emission Pipe

22. Connect the evaporative emission pipe (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
23. Connect the fuel feed pipe. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

Fig. 176: A/C Compressor And Condenser Hose

24. Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose to the refrigerant hose.
25. Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1) tighten nut to 22 (16 lb ft).

Fig. 177: Radiator Surge Tank And Mounting Bolts

26. Install the radiator surge tank (2). Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LUV, 2H0, LUJ) .
27.  Connect the fan connector.

Fig. 178: Selector Level Cable Components

28. If equipped with manual transmission, Connect the shift lever and selector lever cable end (1) to the transmission shift lever and selector lever.
29. Connect the shift lever and selector lever cable to the shift lever and selector lever cable bracket.
30. Install the cable retainers (2) to the shift lever and selector lever cable bracket

Fig. 179: Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Terminal And Shift Lever Pin

31. If equipped with automatic transmission, install the transmission range selector lever cable (2) to the cable bracket.
32.  Connect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1) to the transmission manual shift lever pin.
33. Adjust the automatic transmission range selector lever cable. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
34. Connect the heater inlet hose from the heater core. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LUJ, LUV) .

Fig. 180: Heater Outlet Hose

35. Connect the heater outlet hose (2) from the heater core. Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LUJ, LUV) , Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LUJ, LUV Rear) .

Fig. 181: Wiring Harness And Ground Nuts

36. Install the ground nuts (1) and wiring harness (2).

Fig. 182: Wiring Harness - Top Of Engine

37. Clip in the wiring harness plugs (1).

Fig. 183: Junction Block

38. Install the junction block to the base (3).
39. Install the junction block bolts (2) and tighten to 5 (44 lb in).
40. Install the junction block nut (1) and tighten to 5 (44 lb in).

Fig. 184: Body Wiring Harness Connector And Positive Cable Nut

41. Install the battery positive cable to the battery positive cable junction block and tighten nut (1) to 5 (44 lb in).
42. Connect the body wiring master harness connector (2), to the battery positive cable junction block.

Fig. 185: Positive Battery Cable And Nut

43. Position the positive battery cable (2) to the junction block.
44. Install the positive battery cable nut (1) and tighten to 7 (62 lb in).

Fig. 186: Junction Block And Cover

45. Install the junction block cover (1).

Fig. 187: Air Cleaner Assembly

46. Install the air cleaner assembly (1). Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .

Fig. 188: Intermediate Steering Shaft And Bolt

47. Install the lower intermediate steering shaft bolt (1). Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (NJ1) , Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (N40) .
48. Install the battery and battery tray. Refer Battery Tray Replacement .
49. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
50. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Trax) , Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Encore) .
51. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-134a) .
52. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

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