Removal

Tools Required
J 41427 Universal Lift Brackets

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution In Service Precautions.





1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the hood.
Refer to Hood Replacement.





3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
4. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Engine Cooling.
5. Remove the following coolant hoses:
- Remove the upper radiator hose.
- Remove the lower radiator hose.
- Remove both heater hoses.
Refer to Engine Cooling.
6. Remove the upper radiator shroud.





7. Remove the drive belt.
Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
8. Disconnect the throttle cable and the cruise control cable, if equipped.
Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Replacement in Powertrain Management.





9. Remove the engine cooling fan.
Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Replacement in Engine Cooling.





10. Remove the air conditioning compressor, if equipped, and set it aside.

IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to discharge the A/C refrigerant.

11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the power steering pump.





12. Remove the power steering pump pulley.
Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement in Steering.





13. Remove the power steering pump mounting bracket using the following procedure:
13.1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the power steering pump.
13.2. Remove the nuts holding the power steering pump to the engine.
13.3. Remove the power steering pump mounting bracket bolts and the nut.
13.4. Slide the power steering pump mounting bracket forward with the power steering pump still attached.
13.5. Remove the stud.
13.6. Set the power steering pump and the mounting bracket aside.





14. Remove the starter motor.
Refer to Starting and Charging.
15. Remove the starter opening cover.
16. Disconnect the electrical connectors on the top of the engine.
17. Disconnect the positive battery cable at the generator.





18. Remove the torque converter to flywheel bolts, if equipped.
19. Disconnect the transmission cooler pipe bracket from the right side of the oil pan, if equipped.





20. Remove the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifolds.
Refer to Exhaust Pipe Replacement in Exhaust System.
21. Support the transmission with a suitable strap.
22. Remove the engine oil cooler pipes, if equipped.





23. Remove both engine mount through-bolts.
24. Remove seven transmission to engine bolts including the brackets.
25. Lower the vehicle.
26. Disconnect the remaining electrical connectors.





27. Remove the distributor cap.
Refer to Distributor Replacement in Powertrain Management.
28. Remove the engine harness support.





29. Disconnect the fuel pipes.
Refer to Fuel Pipe/Hoses Replacement in Powertrain Management.
30. Remove two transmission to engine bolts at the top of the engine.





31. Remove the EGR pipe.
Refer to Powertrain Management.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





32. Attach the J 41427 to the left front and right rear intake manifold mounting bolts, using the following procedure:
32.1. Remove the right rear lower intake manifold bolts.
32.2. Install the J 41427 marked RIGHT REAR.
32.3. Install the retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).

32.4. Remove the left front lower intake manifold bolts.
32.5. Install the J 41427 marked LEFT FRONT with the arrow pointing to the front of the engine.
32.6. Install the retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).

33. Attach a suitable lifting device to the lift brackets.
34. Remove the engine.