Removal Procedure
^ Tools Required- J 41427 Engine Lift Brackets
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement (Positive/Negative) in Starting and Charging.
2. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
3. Evacuate and recover the A/C refrigerant, if equipped. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in Heating and Air Conditioning.
4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the oil pan skid plate.
6. Remove the engine protection shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Body and Frame.
7. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Starting and Charging.
8. Remove the transmission cover.
9. Remove the bolt holding the bracket for the starter cables and transmission cooler lines, if equipped.
10. Loosen the nuts (2) at the catalytic converter pipe.
11. Remove the exhaust pipes from the exhaust manifolds. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Exhaust System.
12. Remove the bolts holding the brackets to the oil pan for both battery cables.
13. Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector (2) and remove the wire harness from the retainer.
14. Disconnect the low oil level sensor electrical connector (3) and remove the wire harness from the retainer.
15. Remove the bolt holding the battery negative cable (1) and a ground cable (1) to the engine.
16. Remove the torque converter to flywheel bolts, if equipped, through the starter opening.
17. Remove the engine to transmission bolts.
^ Refer to Transmission Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Move the hood hinge bolts (1) to hold the hood in the service position (2).
20. Disconnect the PCV hose from the air cleaner outlet duct.
21. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct from the throttle body and the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement in Powertrain Management.
22. Remove the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement in Cooling System.
23. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
24. Remove the Cooling System fan. Refer to Fan Clutch Replacement in Cooling System.
25. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet in Cooling System.
26. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet in Cooling System.
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.
27. Remove the accelerator control cable. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Replacement in Powertrain Management.
28. Disconnect the cruise control cable from the throttle body and the bracket on the throttle body and intake manifold, if equipped. Refer to Cruise Control Cable Replacement in Cruise Control.
29. Remove the accelerator control cable bracket from the throttle body.
30. Disconnect the A/C hoses from the compressor and the accumulator, if equipped. Refer to Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement in Heating and Air Conditioning.
31. Remove the secondary air injection (AIR) crossover pipe from the AIR pipe assemblies.
NOTICE: The AIR pipes can be easily damaged or broken. To prevent from being damaged or broken remove the AIR pipes during engine removal.
32. Remove AIR pipe assemblies from the left exhaust manifold, if equipped.
33. Disconnect the AIR pipe assembly from the AIR pump.
34. Remove the AIR pipe assembly from the right exhaust manifold, if equipped.
35. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
^ The A/C pressure switch (4), if equipped
^ The A/C compressor clutch (1), if equipped
^ The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve (2)
^ The generator battery positive cable (3)
36. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
^ The fuel meter body assembly (3)
^ The Idle Air Control (IAC) motor (2)
^ The Throttle Position (TP) sensor (1)
^ The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor (4)
37. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
^ The EVAP canister purge solenoid valve (1)
^ The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor (2)
^ The Ignition Control Module (ICM) (4)
^ The ignition coil (3)
38. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
^ The engine oil pressure gauge sensor (3)
^ The distributor (2)
^ The knock sensor (KS) (1)
39. Remove the nuts holding the brackets for the engine wiring harness to the intake studs.
40. Remove the bolt holding the engine wiring harness to the bracket on the power steering mounting bracket.
41. Remove the bracket for the battery positive cable junction block from the power steering pump mounting bracket.
42. Move the battery positive and negative cables aside.
43. Remove the nut holding the ground wire to the stud at the rear of the right cylinder head.
44. Remove the stud holding the engine wiring harness bracket to the rear of the right cylinder head.
45. Remove the nut holding the engine wiring harness bracket to the stud for the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve.
46. Remove the bolt holding the ground strap and the ground wire to the rear of the left cylinder head.
47. Move the engine wiring harness aside.
48. Remove both heater hoses from the engine and the cowl.
^ Refer to Heater Hoses Replacement in Heating and Air Conditioning (Non A/C).
^ Refer to Heater Hoses Replacement in Heating and Air Conditioning.
49. Remove the distributor cap. Refer to Distributor Replacement in Powertrain Management.
50. Disconnect the fuel pipes. Refer to Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement (Engine Compartment) in Powertrain Management.
51. Disconnect the hose to the EVAP purge canister solenoid valve. Refer to EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement in Powertrain Management.
52. Disconnect the vacuum brake booster hose from the engine and the vacuum brake booster.
53. Loosen the nut holding the power steering pump rear bracket to the side of the engine.
54. Remove the nut holding the power steering pump rear bracket to the front of the engine
55. Remove the three bolts and the nut holding the power steering pump mounting bracket to the engine.
56. With the power steering pump and the A/C compressor still attach, slide the power steering pump mount bracket off of the stud and set aside.
57. Remove the water outlet. Refer to Thermostat Replacement in Cooling System.
58. Remove the EGR valve inlet pipe from the intake and exhaust manifold.
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
59. Attach the J 41427 to the left front and right rear intake manifold mounting bolts, using the following procedure:
59.1. Remove the right rear lower intake manifold bolts.
59.2. Install the J 41427 marked RIGHT REAR.
59.3. Install the retaining bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
59.4. Remove the left front lower intake manifold bolts.
59.5. Install the J 41427 marked LEFT FRONT with the arrow pointing to the front of the engine.
59.6. Install the retaining bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
60. Attach a suitable lifting device to the engine lift brackets.
61. Remove the engine motor mount to frame bracket bolts.
62. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
63. Remove the engine.