Engine: Service and Repair

NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with manual transmission, transmission must be removed prior to engine removal. Refer to ``Clutch & Manual Transmission Section'' for transmission removal procedure.

V8-318 (5.2L) & V8-360 (5.9L) Engines

1. Disconnect battery ground cable and remove oil dipstick.
2. Raise and support vehicle, then remove exhaust crossover pipe.
3. Remove inspection cover from transmission.
4. Drain engine oil and remove engine to transmission strut.
5. Remove engine oil pan attaching screws, then the oil pan. It may be necessary to turn crankshaft to clear front of oil pan.
6. Remove oil pump and pickup tube assembly, then the flexplate to torque converter attaching bolts.
7. Remove starter attaching bolts, then the starter.
8. Remove lower transmission bellhousing attaching bolts, then the engine mount insulator lower attaching nuts.
9. Lower vehicle and drain cooling system.
10. Remove engine cover, then the carburetor air cleaner and carburetor.
11. On models equipped with A/C, discharge refrigerant from system and disconnect condenser lines.
12. On all models, remove front bumper, grille and support brace.
13. Disconnect radiator hoses, then remove radiator, condenser and support as an assembly.
14. Remove air conditioning compressor, if equipped, then plug all openings to keep out moisture and dirt.
15. Remove power steering pump with hoses attached and position aside, then remove air pump.
16. Disconnect throttle linkage, vacuum hoses and all engine electrical connectors.
17. Remove alternator, fan blade, pulley and all drive belts, then disconnect fuel line from fuel pump.
18. Remove left exhaust manifold and heat shield, then the distributor cap with spark plug wires attached.
19. Attach suitable chain to intake manifold to provide as an engine lifting fixture.
20. Install suitable engine hoist to lifting fixture, then place suitable floor jack under transmission.
21. Remove upper bell housing attaching bolts.
22. Remove engine from vehicle.
23. Reverse procedure to install.


MOTOR HOME

1. Disconnect battery ground cable and drain cooling system.
2. Disconnect radiator hoses, then remove radiator.
3. Remove engine cover, passenger seat and other fixtures that may limit access to top of engine.
4. Disconnect heater hoses and all engine electrical connectors.
5. Remove air cleaner, fuel lines and carburetor.
6. Install engine lifting adapter to carburetor mounting pad on intake manifold.
7. Disconnect throttle linkage at transmission, then the exhaust pipes at both manifolds.
8. Remove line to fuel pump inlet.
9. Support engine using tool No. C-3487A or equivalent. With engine and transmission slightly raised, disconnect transmission rear mount, speedometer cable and hand brake.
10. Remove front bumper and frame front crossmember.
11. Install suitable engine hoist to lifting fixture, then disconnect front engine mounts from frame.
12. Remove engine from vehicle.
13. Reverse procedure to install.