Engine: Service and Repair

Engine is removed from vehicle without transmission. Do not disconnect wire to clutch operating cylinder, power steering hoses and brackets, or A/C hoses.
1. On models with airbag, disable airbag system, refer to MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG ARMING & DISARMING.
2. On all models, disconnect battery ground cable, then drain cooling system.
3. If equipped with manual transmission, remove clutch operating cylinder.
4. All models, remove radiator and disconnect heater hoses from firewall.
5. Remove power steering pump and attach to body.
6. Remove A/C compressor mounting bolts and mount, then position compressor aside.
7. Support transmission with tool 10-222A, or equivalent.
8. Insert transmission mount 3147 or equivalent, into upper hole for engine to transmission mounting bolt (M12).
9. Disconnect exhaust pipe and all electrical connectors needed to facilitate engine removal.
10. Attach engine sling 2024A or equivalent, then support engine weight with crane.
11. Separate engine from transmission, then lift engine from vehicle.
12. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Check clutch release bearing for wear, replace if necessary. Lubricate release bearing and drive shaft.
b. Ensure dowels for centering engine/transmission are in cylinder block.
c. Replace self locking nuts for engine mounts, then lower engine onto mounts. Loosely install self locking nuts, then rock or shake engine on mounts to align.
d. Adjust engine timing/idle, and align exhaust system, without tension.
e. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specifications.