5.7 Hemi – ENGINE INSTALLATION

NOTE: Do not use air tools to install engine lift fixture 8984 (2).
1. Install engine lift fixture 8984 (2). Do not use adapter (4).
2. Position the engine in the engine compartment.
3. Lower engine into compartment and align engine with transmission:
• Manual Transmission: Align clutch disc assembly (if disturbed). Install transmission input shaft into clutch disc           while mating engine and transmission surfaces. Install two transmission to engine block mounting bolts finger             tight.
• Automatic Transmission: Mate engine and transmission and install two transmission to engine block mounting           bolts finger tight.

4. Position the through bolt into the support cushion brackets.
5. Lower engine assembly until engine mount through bolts rest in mount perches.
6. Install remaining transmission to engine block mounting bolts (2) and tighten.

7. Tighten engine mount through bolts.
8. Install drive plate to torque converter bolts. (Automatic transmission models)
9. Install the structural dust cover and transmission dust cover, (Refer to 9 – ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/
STRUCTURAL COVER – INSTALLATION).

10. Position the starter (1) and tighten bolts (2). Connect the starter wires (Refer to 8 – ELECTRICAL/
STARTING/STARTER MOTOR – INSTALLATION).

11. Install exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts (2).
12. Lower the vehicle.

NOTE: Do not use air tools on engine lift fixture 8984 (2).
13. Remove engine lift fixture 8984 (2).
14. Connect the fuel supply line (Refer to 14 – FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/QUICK CONNECT
FITTING – STANDARD PROCEDURE).
15. Reinstall the power steering pump.
16. Connect the heater hoses.

17. Install the intake manifold.
18. Using a new gasket, install throttle body (Refer to 14 – FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/THROTTLE BODY –          INSTALLATION).
19. Install the generator (2) and wire connections (Refer to 8 – ELECTRICAUCHARGJNG/GENERATOR –                          INSTALLATION).

20. Install a/c compressor (2) (Refer to 24 – HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/AIC COMPRESSOR –           INSTALLATION).

21. Install the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 – COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS – INSTALLATION).
22. Install upper radiator support crossmember.

23. Install radiator (1) (Refer to 7 – COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR – INSTALLATION).
24. Connect the radiator lower hose.
25. Connect the transmission oil cooler lines to the radiator.

26. Install the fan shroud (3).
27. Install the fan (Refer to 7 – COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN – INSTALLATION).
28. Connect the radiator upper hose.
29. Install the washer bottle.
30. Connect the transmission cooler lines.
31. Install the air cleaner resonator and duct work.
32. Add engine oil to crankcase (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/FLUID TYPES – SPECIFICATIONS).
33. Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 – COOLING – STANDARD PROCEDURE).
34. Connect battery negative cable.
35. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
36. Road test vehicle.