Removal

NOTE: A service replacement engine assembly (short block) may be installed whenever the original cylinder block is defective or damaged beyond repair. It consists of the cylinder block, crankshaft, piston and rod assemblies. If needed, the camshaft must be procured separately and installed before the engine is installed in the vehicle. A short block is identified with the letter "S" stamped on the same machined surface where the build date code is stamped for complete engine assemblies. Installation includes the transfer of components front the defective or damaged original engine. Follow the appropriate procedures for cleaning, inspection and torque tightening.

1. Disconnect the battery cables. Remove the battery.
2. Mark the hinge locations on the hood panel for alignment reference during installation. Remove the engine compartment lamp. Remove the hood.

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 drain cock and cap.

3. Loosen the radiator drain cock and radiator cap to drain the coolant. DO NOT waste usable coolant. If the solution is clean, drain the coolant into a clean container for reuse.
4. Remove air cleaner assembly.
5. Remove the lower radiator hose.
6. Remove the upper radiator hose and coolant recovery hose.
7. Remove the fan shroud.
8. Remove the radiator/condenser (if equipped with air conditioning).
9. Remove fan assembly and 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.
10. Disconnect the heater hoses.
11. Disconnect the throttle cable, speed control cable (if equipped) and transmission cable (if equipped).
12. Disconnect the body ground at the firewall.
13. Disconnect the wires from the starter motor solenoid.
14. Disconnect all fuel injection harness connections.

WARNING: The fuel system is under a constant pressure (even with the engine turned off). Before disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be released.

15. Perform fuel pressure release. Refer to Powertrain Management.
16. Remove latch clip and disconnect the quick-connect fuel line at the fuel rail.
17. Recover refrigerant (if equipped with A/C). Refer to Heating and Air Conditioning.
18. Disconnect suction/discharge hose from A/C compressor and cap off ports to prevent intrusion of foreign material or refrigerant oil loss.
19. Remove the power brake vacuum check valve from the booster, if equipped.
20. If equipped with power steering:
a. Disconnect the power steering 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 material from entering the system.
21. Identify, tag and disconnect all necessary wire connectors and vacuum hoses.
22. Raise the vehicle.
23. Remove the oil filter.
24. Remove the starter motor.
25. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold.
26. Remove the flywheel housing access cover.
27. Remove the upper flywheel and converter housing bolts and loosen the bottom bolts.
28. Remove the engine support cushion-to-engine compartment bracket bolts.
29. Remove the engine shock damper bracket from the sill.
30. Lower the vehicle.
31. Attach a lifting device to the engine.
32. Raise the engine slightly off the front supports.
33. Place a support stand under the converter or flywheel housing.
34. Lift the engine out of the engine compartment and install on an engine stand.
35. Install the oil filter to keep foreign material out of the engine.