Engine Removal

^ Tool Required
- J 41427 Universal Lift Bracket

CAUTION:
^ Failure to flush out the oil cooling system or the cooling system may result in premature failure of the replacement engine.
^ If the engine is damaged internally and a new engine is installed, make sure that all foreign material is completely flushed out of the cooling system.
^ The oil cooler system should also be flushed out (if equipped).

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner.
4. Disconnect the throttle cable from the throttle body bracket.
5. Disconnect the cruise control cable from the throttle body bracket (if equipped).
6. Disconnect the cruise control stepper motor electrical connection (if equipped).
7. Remove the air conditioning condenser (if equipped). Refer to Heating and Air Conditioning.
8. Remove the engine cooling fan. Refer to Cooling System.
9. Remove the radiator. Refer to Cooling System.
10. Disconnect the power steering reservoir hose and drain the fluid. Refer to Steering and Suspension.
11. Remove the air conditioning compressor and bracket (if used). Refer to Heating and Air Conditioning.
12. Remove the power steering pump. Lay the pump aside. Refer to Steering and Suspension.
13. Disconnect the heater hoses from the engine. Refer to Heating and Air Conditioning.
14. Remove the generator and bracket. Refer to Starting and Charging.
15. Disconnect the engine wiring harness from the engine. Refer to Powertrain Management.
16. Disconnect the fuel lines from the intake to the rear of the block. Refer to Powertrain Management.
17. Remove the distributor.
18. Remove the exhaust pipes from the manifolds. Refer to Exhaust System.
19. Raise the vehicle.
20. Drain the crankcase.
21. Remove the starter and the starter opening shield. Refer to Starting and Charging.
22. Remove the torque converter bolts through the starter opening.
23. Disconnect the transmission. Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.
24. Lower the vehicle.
25. Support the transmission. Do not support the transmission under the filter pan (if automatic transmission).
26. Install the J 41427 using the following procedure:
a. Disconnect the spark plug wires.
b. Remove the distributor cap.
c. Remove the two right rear lower intake manifold bolts.
d. Install the J 41427 marked RIGHT REAR.
e. Install the retaining bolts.
- Tighten the retaining bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
f. Remove the air conditioning compressor and the accessory drive bracket.
g. Disconnect the EGR tube from the intake manifold.
h. Remove the two left front lower intake manifold bolts.
i. Install the J 41427 marked LEFT FRONT with the arrow pointing to the front of the engine.
j. Install the retaining bolts
- Tighten the retaining bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
27. Remove the transmission to engine bolts. Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.
28. Remove the engine mounting to frame bolts.
29. Remove the engine.