Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL1. Perform fuel pressure release procedure and remove fuel line to fuel rail.
2. Disconnect battery.
3. Remove Air cleaner and hoses.
4. Drain cooling system..
5. Remove upper radiator hose and remove radiator fans. Refer to Cooling System for procedure.
6. Remove lower radiator hose.
7. Disconnect automatic transmission cooler lines and plug, if equipped.
8. Disconnect transmission shift linkage.
9. Disconnect throttle body linkage.
10. Disconnect engine wiring harness.
11. Disconnect heater hoses.
12. Discharge Air Conditioning System. Refer to Heating and Air Conditioning for procedure.
13. Hoist vehicle and remove right inner splash shield. Remove wheels and tires.
14. Loosen power steering belt for pump removal.
15. Remove axle shafts. Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain for procedure.
16. Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.
17. Remove front and rear engine mount brackets from the body.
18. Remove bending braces and front engine mount bracket. Remove transmission inspection cover.
19. Mark flex plate to torque converter and remove torque converter bolts.
20. Install front engine mount bracket.
21. Lower vehicle.
22. Remove power steering pump. Set pump aside.
23. Remove A/C lines at compressor and cap.
24. Remove ground straps to body.
Fig. 42
25. Raise vehicle enough to allow engine dolly Special Tool 6135, cradle Special Tool 6710 with Posts Special Tool 6848 and Adaptor Special Tool 8130 to be installed under vehicle (Fig. 42).
26. Loosen cradle posts to allow movement for proper positioning. Locate two rear posts (right side of engine) into the holes on the engine bedplate. Locate the two front posts (left side of engine) on the front engine bracket and A/C compressor bracket (Fig. 42). Lower vehicle and position cradle mounts until the engine is resting on mounts. Tighten mounts to cradle frame. This will keep mounts from moving when removing or installing engine and transmission.
27. Lower vehicle so the weight of ONLY THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION are on the cradle.
28. Remove engine and transmission mount bolts.
29. Raise vehicle slowly. It may be necessary to move the engine/transmission assembly on the cradle to allow for removal around the body.
INSTALLATION
1. Position engine and transmission assembly under vehicle and slowly lower the vehicle over the engine and transmission.
2. Align engine and transmission mounts to attaching points. Install mounting bolts at the right engine and left transmission mounts.
3. Slowly raise vehicle enough to remove the engine dolly and cradle Special Tools 6135 and 6710.
4. Install axle shafts.
5. Install transmission and engine braces and splash shields.
6. Connect exhaust system to manifold. Refer to Exhaust System for procedure and torque specifications.
7. Install power steering pump. Refer to Engine, Accessory Drive for belt tension adjustment.
8. Install A/C compressor hoses. Refer to Heating and Air Conditioning for procedure.
9. Install accessory drive belts.
10. Install front and rear engine mounts.
11. Install inner splash shield. Install wheels and tires.
12. Connect automatic transmission cooler lines, and shift linkage.
13. Connect fuel line and heater hoses.
14. Install ground straps.
15. Connect engine and throttle body connections and harnesses.
16. Connect throttle body linkage.
17. Install radiator fans, radiator hoses and fill cooling system. Refer to Cooling System for procedures.
18. Connect battery.
19. Install air cleaner and hoses.
20. Install oil filter. Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to correct level.
21. Start engine and run until operating temperature is reached.
22. Adjust transmission linkage, if necessary.