2001 Pontiac Aztek tune-up

First, recheck the cap and wires. I believe you have coil packs and no cap. As far as the rear plugs, I always get them from under the car, but I have a rack to work from. You will need to safely lift the front of the vehicle so you can get under it.

Remove the spark plug wires (2, 4, and 6) from the front bank spark plugs.

Remove the spark plug wires from the retaining clips.

Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.

Set the park brake.

Shift the transaxle into Neutral.

Remove the left and right engine mount strut bolts. Swing the engine mount struts aside.

Install the J 41131 rotation tool.

Pull on the engine in order to rotate the engine forward.



Fig. Rotating engine


Tighten the J 41131 tool.

Remove the spark plug wires (1, 3, and 5) from the rear bank spark plugs.

Remove the spark plug wires from the retaining clips.

Remove the spark plug wires from the ignition coils.

Remove the spark plug wires from the engine.

If you are replacing the spark plug wires, transfer any of the following components:

Boot heat shields

Spark plug wire conduit

Spark plug wire retaining clips




To install:

Install the spark plug wires to the engine.

Install the spark plug wires to the ignition coils.



Fig. Spark plug wire placement-3.4L engine


Install the spark plug wires (1, 3, and 5) to the rear bank spark plugs.

Install the spark plug wires to the retaining clips.

Carefully release the tension on the J 41131 tool.

Remove the J 41131 tool.

Install the left and right engine mount struts.

Install the spark plug wires (2, 4, and 6) to the front bank spark plugs.

Install the spark plug wires to the retaining clips.