Engine Removal

CAUTION: If the engine is damaged internally and a new engine assembly is installed in the vehicle, ensure that all foreign material is flushed out of the cooling system. You must also flush out the oil cooler system. Failure to rid the oil cooler system of debris can result in engine damage.

^ Tool Required
- J 41427 Universal Lift Bracket, or equivalent

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the underbody shield. Refer to Steering and Suspension.
3. Remove the braces from the engine to the transmission.
4. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifolds. Refer to Exhaust System.
5. Disconnect the slave cylinder or hydraulic line if the cylinder is mounted inside the bellhousing.
6. Disconnect the fuel line clamp at the bellhousing.
7. Remove the starter. Refer to Starting and Charging.
8. Disconnect the torque converter bolts from the flywheel. Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.
9. Disconnect the front propeller shaft. Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.
10. Remove the oil filter.
11. Remove the transmission to engine bolts.
^ Remove all the transmission to engine bolts except for the upper left bolt. Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.





12. Remove the front engine mount through bolts.





13. Remove the rear engine mount crossbar nut and washer.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Remove the battery ground cable at the engine.
16. Remove the water pump pulley.
17. Remove the air conditioning compressor and bracket. Refer to Heating and Air Conditioning.
18. Remove the radiator. Refer to Cooling System.
19. Disconnect the power steering hoses from the power steering gear and cap them. Refer to Steering and Suspension.
20. Disconnect the heater hoses from the engine. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning.
21. Disconnect the following items:
^ The wiring harnesses
^ The vacuum lines
^ The throttle cable
^ The fuel lines.
22. Remove the distributor.
23. Support the transmission with a jack and remove the final transmission to engine bolt.
24. Install the universal lift bracket to the right rear and the left front of the intake manifold.
25. Tighten retaining bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).





26. Use an engine lifting device and remove the engine from the vehicle.