Engine: Service and Repair

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Drain crankcase oil.
4. On models equipped with A/C, discharge refrigerant from A/C system.
5. Raise and support vehicle.
6. Disconnect exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold.
7. Remove torque converter attaching bolts and cover.
8. Disconnect starter wires from starter, then remove starter motor from vehicle.
9. Remove oil filter, then disconnect electrical connectors from engine and frame.
10. Disconnect fuel hoses at frame.
11. Disconnect lower engine and transmission oil cooler lines at radiator.
12. Remove lower fan shroud bolts and front engine mounting through bolts. Observe precautions about motor mounts: Refer to, Engine/ Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/ Engine Mount/ Service and Repair.
13. Lower vehicle.
14. Remove headlamp bezels, grille and horns.
15. Remove lower radiator close-out panel.
16. Remove radiator support cross brace.
17. Remove hood latch mechanism, if necessary.
18. Remove air cleaner assembly and ducts.
19. Remove upper fan shroud and upper radiator core support.
20. Remove A/C condenser.
21. Remove radiator filler panels.
22. Remove fan and fan clutch assembly.
23. Remove lower fan shroud.
24. Disconnect upper oil cooler to radiator lines.
25. Remove radiator.
26. Remove engine cover.
27. Disconnect A/C hose at accumulator.
28. Remove ribbed belt.
29. Disconnect power steering pump lines from hydro-boost, oil cooler and reservoir.
30. Remove A/C compressor pencil braces at the engine block.
31. Remove power steering pump, bracket and A/C compressor as an assembly.
32. Disconnect generator electrical harness.
33. Remove generator and bracket as an assembly.
34. Disconnect wiring harness at bulkhead.
35. Remove right kick panel.
36. Disconnect knock sensor module harness and push it through bulkhead.
37. Disconnect heater hose from coolant pump.
38. Remove oil filler tube and the top bolt of transmission filler tube.
39. Disconnect vacuum hoses at intake manifold.
40. Remove cruise control servo and bracket.
41. Remove distributor.
42. Remove upper intake manifold.
43. Disconnect fuel lines at TBI unit.
44. Remove lower intake manifold.
45. Remove TBI electrical connectors, then the TBI unit.
46. Remove MAP sensor bracket.
47. Disconnect heater hose at engine block with bracket from exhaust manifold.
48. Raise and support vehicle.
49. Remove transfer case brace, if equipped.
50. Remove fuel line bracket and ground wire from back of left head.
51. Remove transmission oil level indicator tube.
52. Disconnect transmission electrical connectors.
53. Remove bell housing bolts.
54. Lower vehicle, then install engine lifting equipment.
55. Support transmission with suitable jack.
56. Remove engine from vehicle.
57. Reverse procedure to install.