Removal

Engine Replacement

Tools Required
- J36867 Engine Lift Brackets

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the hood.
2. Disconnect both the battery negative cables from the batteries.
3. Drain the cooling system.
4. Drain the engine oil.
5. Remove the upper intake manifold cover.





6. Remove the air conditioning compressor from the engine lift bracket vehicle and secure out of the way. The hoses can remain on the compressor.





7. Remove the generator from the generator bracket and secure to the side.





8. If equipped, remove the auxiliary generator from the engine lift bracket.
9. Remove the radiator assembly from the vehicle.
10. Remove the power steering pump from the engine lift bracket.
The power steering pump hoses may remain attach to the pump.





11. Disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel manager/filter.





12. Disconnect the engine wiring harness assembly at the left rear of the engine block.





13. Remove the ground straps from the right rear cylinder head.





14. Remove the heater hoses from the heater core (non-auxiliary shown).
15. Remove the heater hose bracket from the engine.





16. Remove the radiator inlet and outlet hoses from the engine.
Notice: Damage may result from the use of an improper bolt when attaching J36857 into the cylinder head.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





17. Install the J36857 along with GM P/N 94282217 bolt and GM P/N 15650963 washer to the right rear cylinder head.
Tighten the lift bracket bolt to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
18. Raise the vehicle and support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





19. Remove the torque converter cover.





20. Remove the starter from the engine block.
21. Remove the bolts from the torque converter.





22. Remove the exhaust pipe from the turbocharger.





23. Disconnect the electrical connector for the block heater.





24. Remove the battery negative cable and ground strap.





25. Disconnect the oil cooler lines from the engine block.
26. Remove the engine oil cooler lines retaining brackets.
27. Secure the oil cooler lines out of the way.
28. Remove the transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator and the auxiliary transmission cooler (if equipped).
29. Secure the transmission cooler lines out of the way.





30. Remove the transmission to engine bolts. Mark the location of any brackets (automatic transmission shown).
31. Lower the vehicle.
32. Attach a suitable lifting device from the J36857 to the engine lift bracket.





33. Remove the inner splash shield from the wheel house and the frame (right side shown).
34. Raise the engine enough to remove the engine mount through bolt.

Important: It maybe necessary to remove the engine mount bracket from the engine block in order to gain enough clearance to remove the engine assembly.





35. Remove the left engine mount through bolt.





36. Remove the right engine mount through bolt.
37. Support the transmission assembly with a suitable support.
38. Remove the engine from the vehicle.

Important: It maybe necessary to remove the clutch assembly (if equipped) and flywheel from the engine assembly before the engine can be installed on the suitable engine stand.





39. Remove the clutch assembly from the flywheel (if equipped).
40. Remove the flywheel from the engine assembly.
41. Install the engine in a suitable engine stand.
42. Remove the J36857 from the right rear cylinder head.
43. Remove the lifting device from the engine.





44. Remove the engine lift bracket from the engine block.





45. Remove the generator bracket from the engine block.