Removal Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 36857 Engine Lift Brackets





1. Remove the hood.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Cable in Powertrain Management.
3. Remove the air cleaner duct and resonator from the throttle body.
4. Remove the ignition coil from the intake manifold. Refer to Ignition Coil and ICM Replacement in Powertrain Management.
5. Remove the electrical connector at the distributor. Refer to Distributor Replacement in Powertrain Management.
6. Remove the fuel supply lines from the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement (Engine Compartment) in Powertrain Managements.
7. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
8. Remove the air conditioning compressor from the engine block. Refer to Compressor Replacement in Heating and Air Conditioning.





9. Remove the radiator from the vehicle. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Cooling System.
10. Disconnect the electrical connectors on the throttle body. Refer to Throttle Body Removal (without RPO 9C2).

CAUTION: In order to avoid possible injury or vehicle damage, always replace the accelerator control cable with a NEW cable whenever you remove the engine from the vehicle.
In order to avoid cruise control cable damage, position the cable out of the way while you remove or install the engine. Do not pry or lean against the cruise control cable and do not kink the cable. You must replace a damaged cable.

11. Remove the accelerator control cable from the throttle body. Refer to Throttle Body Removal (without RPO 9C2).
12. Remove the cruise control cables from the throttle body if equipped. Refer to Throttle Body Removal (without RPO 9C2).
13. Remove the vacuum lines from the engine.
14. Remove the electrical connector from the EGR valve. Refer to EGR Valve Replacement in Powertrain Managements.
15. Remove the generator from the generator mounting bracket. Refer to Generator Replacement (CS 144) in Starting and Charging.
16. Remove the engine electrical harness and tie out of the way.
17. Raise the vehicle and support with safety stands. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
18. Remove the hoses from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Hoses Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
19. Remove the front propeller shaft if equipped. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement (Front Axle - NP8) or Propeller Shaft Replacement (Front Axle - All Except NP8) in Driveline and Axle.
20. Remove the ground wires from the engine block. Refer to Ground Strap Replacement in Powertrain Management.





21. Remove the starter motor from the engine block. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Starting and Charging.





22. Remove the flywheel inspection cover from the transmission if equipped. Refer to Transmission Replacement or Transmission Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
23. Remove the bolts from the torque convertor to the flywheel if equipped. Refer to Transmission Replacement or Transmission Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain





24. Remove the exhaust pipes from the exhaust manifolds.
^ For vehicles under 8600 lb GVWR, refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (Gas, below 8600 lb (GVWR)) in Powertrain Managements.
^ For vehicles over 8600 lb GVWR, refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (Gas, 8600 lb and above (GVWR)) in Powertrain Managements.





25. Remove the bolts from the transmission to the engine block.
^ For the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
^ For the manual transmission Refer to Transmission Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
26. Remove the engine auxiliary oil cooler lines from the engine block. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Line Replacement.
27. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
28. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.





29. Attach J 36857 to the rear of the right cylinder head.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

30. Install the attaching bolt and washer. Use GM P/N 9428217 with GM P/N 15650963.
^ Tighten the lift bracket bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
31. Remove the front engine mount through bolts.
32. Remove the engine with a suitable lifting devise.
33. Remove the generator mounting bracket from the engine block. Refer to Accessory Brackets Replacement (Generator).
34. Remove the air conditioning compressor/power steering mounting bracket from the cylinder head. Refer to Accessory Brackets Replacement (AC).
35. Remove the lift brackets from the cylinder head.