Removal

Fig. 17 Hood On Windshield Frame:

REMOVAL
1. Place a protective cloth over the windshield frame. Raise the hood and rest it on the windshield frame.
2. Disconnect the battery cables. Remove the battery.

WARNING: The coolant in a recently operated engine is HOT and PRESSURIZED. Use care to prevent scalding by hot coolant. Carefully release the pressure BEFORE removing the radiator draincock and cap.

3. Remove the radiator drain cock and radiator cap to drain the coolant.

NOTE: DO NOT waste reusable coolant. If the solution is clean, drain the coolant into a clean container for reuse.

4. Disconnect the wire connectors from the generator.
5. Disconnect the ignition coil and distributor wire connectors.
6. Disconnect the oil pressure sender wire connector.
7. Disconnect the wires at the starter motor solenoid and injection wire harness connector.
8. Perform the Fuel System Pressure Release procedure. Refer to Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Service and Repair for the proper procedure.

Fig. 18 Fuel Line Quick-Connect Couplings, Air Cleaner Assembly, Throttle & Speed Control Cables:

9. Disconnect the quick-connect fuel lines at the fuel rail and return line by squeezing the retaining tabs against the fuel tube. Pull the fuel tube and retainer from the quick - connect fitting. Refer to Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Service and Repair for the proper procedure.
10. Remove the fuel line bracket from the intake manifold.
11. Disconnect the engine ground strap.
12. Remove the air cleaner.
13. Disconnect the vacuum purge hose at the fuel vapor canister tee.
14. Disconnect the idle speed actuator wire connector.
15. Disconnect the throttle cable and remove it from the bracket.
16. Disconnect the throttle rod at the bellcrank.
17. Disconnect the speed control cable, if equipped.
18. Disconnect the oxygen sensor wire connector.

Fig. 19 Upper Radiator Hose, Coolant Recovery Hose, Fan Shroud & Power Steering Pump:

19. Remove the upper radiator hose and coolant recovery hose.
20. Disconnect lower radiator hoses at the radiator.
21. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the rear of the intake manifold and thermostat housing.
22. Remove the fan shroud screws.
23. Remove the radiator attaching bolts.
24. Remove the radiator and fan shroud. Refer to Cooling System for the proper procedure.
25. Remove the fan and spacer or temporal fan assembly.
26. Install a 5/16 X 1/2-inch SAE capscrew through fan pulley into water pump flange. This will maintain the pulley and water pump in alignment when crankshaft is rotated.
27. Remove the power brake vacuum check valve from the booster, if equipped.
28. If equipped with power steering:
a. Disconnect the hoses from the fittings at the steering gear.
b. Drain the pump reservoir.
c. Cap the fittings on the hoses and steering gear to prevent foreign objects from entering the system.

29. Lift the vehicle and support it with support stands.
30. Remove the starter motor.
31. Remove the flywheel housing access cover.

Fig. 7 Front Mounts - YJ Vehicles:

32. Remove the engine support cushion-to-bracket through bolts.
33. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the manifold.
34. Remove the upper flywheel housing bolts and loosen the bottom bolts.
35. Lower the vehicle.
36. Attach a lifting device to the engine.
37. Raise the engine off the front supports.
38. Place a support stand under the flywheel housing.
39. Remove the remaining flywheel housing bolts.
40. Lift the engine out of the engine compartment and install on an engine stand.