Engine - Removal

REMOVAL - ENGINE





1. Release fuel rail pressure Service and Repair then disconnect the fuel supply quick connect fitting at the fuel rail Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect the battery negative and positive cables.
3. Disconnect two ground straps from the lower left hand side and one ground strap from the lower right hand side of the engine.
4. Remove the through bolt retaining nut and bolt (3) from both the left and right side engine mounts.
5. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor (1).




6. Remove exhaust crossover pipe from exhaust manifolds.
7. Remove the pinion bracket.
8. Remove structural cover Structural Dust Cover - Removal.




9. Remove starter (4) Starter Motor - Removal.




10. Drain cooling system Service and Repair.
11. Remove torque converter bolts (3) (Automatic Transmission Only).




12. Remove transmission to engine mounting bolts (3).
13. Disconnect the engine block heater power cable from the block heater, if equipped.
14. Lower vehicle.
15. Remove throttle body resonator assembly and air inlet hose.
16. Disconnect throttle and speed control cables.




17. Disconnect tube from both the left and right side crankcase breathers (1). Remove breathers.




18. Discharge A/C system [1][2]Capacity Specifications.
19. Remove A/C compressor (2) A/C Compressor - Removal.




20. Remove shroud, fan assembly accessory drive belt Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
21. Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines at the radiator.
22. Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses.
23. Remove radiator Radiator - Removal, A/C condenser A/C Condenser - Removal and transmission oil cooler.
24. Remove generator (3) Generator - Removal.




25. Disconnect the two heater hoses from the timing chain cover and heater core.
26. Unclip (2) and remove heater hoses (1) and tubes from the intake manifold.




27. Disconnect engine harness at the following points :
- Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor (4)
- Fuel Injectors
- Throttle Position (TPS) Switch (2)
- Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor (3)
- Engine Oil Pressure Switch
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
- Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) Sensor
- Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
- Coil Over Plugs

28. Disconnect the vacuum lines at the throttle body and intake manifold.
29. Remove power steering pump and position out of the way.




30. Install Special Tools 8400 Lifting Studs, into the cylinder heads.
31. Install Engine Lifting Fixture Special Tool 8347 (3) following these steps.
- Holding the lifting fixture at a slight angle, slide the large bore in the front plate over the hex portion of the lifting stud.
- Position the two remaining fixture arms onto the two Special Tools 8400 Lifting Studs, in the cylinder heads.
- Pull forward and upward on the lifting fixture so that the lifting stud rest in the slotted area below the large bore.
- Secure the lifting fixture to the three studs using three 7/16 - 14 N/C locknuts.
- Make sure the lifting loop in the lifting fixture is in the last hole (closest to the throttle body) to minimize the angle of engine during removal.





32. Disconnect body ground strap (3) at the right side cowl.




33. Disconnect body ground strap (2) at the left side cowl.

NOTE: It will be necessary to support the transmission in order to remove the engine.

34. Position a suitable jack under the transmission.
35. Remove engine from the vehicle.