Engine - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove hood. Mark hood hinge location for reinstallation.
3. Remove air cleaner assembly.
4. Remove radiator core support bracket.
5. Remove fan shroud with electric fan assembly.
6. Remove mechanical cooling fan.
7. Remove drive belt.
NOTE: It is NOT necessary to discharge the A/C system to remove the engine.
8. Remove A/C compressor (2) and secure away from engine with lines attached.
NOTE: Do NOT remove the phenolic pulley from the P/S pump. It is not required for P/S pump removal.
9. Remove power steering pump with lines attached and secure away from engine.
10. Drain cooling system.
11. Remove coolant bottle.
12. Disconnect the heater hoses from the engine.
13. Disconnect heater hoses from heater core and remove hose assembly.
14. Remove generator (3) and secure away from engine.
15. Disconnect throttle and speed control cables.
16. Remove upper radiator hose from engine.
17. Remove lower radiator hose from engine.
18. Disconnect the engine wiring harness at the following points:
- Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor
- Fuel Injectors
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
- Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
- Engine Oil Pressure Switch
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
- Manifold Absolute Pressure MAP) Sensor
- Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
- Coil Over Plugs
- Crankshaft Position Sensor (2)
19. Remove coil over plugs.
20. Release fuel rail pressure.
21. Remove fuel rail and secure away from engine.
NOTE: It is not necessary to release the quick connect fitting from the fuel supply line for engine removal.
22. Remove the PCV hose.
23. Remove the breather hoses.
24. Remove the vacuum hose for the power brake booster.
25. Disconnect knock sensors.
26. Disconnect the engine to body ground straps (2) at the cowl.
27. Remove intake manifold.
28. Remove engine oil dipstick tube.
29. Install engine lift plate.
NOTE: Recheck bolt torque for engine lift plate before removing engine.
30. Secure the left and right engine wiring harnesses away from engine.
31. Raise vehicle.
32. Disconnect oxygen sensor wiring.
33. Disconnect the engine block heater power cable, if equipped.
34. Disconnect the front propshaft at the front differential and secure out of way.
NOTE: It is necessary to disconnect the front propshaft for access to the starter and left side exhaust flange.
35. Remove the ground straps from the left and right side of the block.
36. Disconnect the right and left exhaust pipes at the manifolds and from the crossover, and remove from the vehicle.
NOTE: The exhaust clamps at the manifolds cannot be reused. New clamps must be used or leaks may occur.
NOTE: For manual transmission vehicles, the transmission must be removed from the vehicle, before the engine can be removed. The manual transmission will contact the floorpan before the engine clears the motor mounts, so it must be removed.
37. Remove the starter.
38. Remove the structural cover retaining bolts (1), and cover.
39. Remove torque convertor bolts, and mark location for reassembly.
40. Remove transmission bellhousing to engine bolts.
41. Loosen left and right engine mount thru bolts.
NOTE: It is not necessary to completely remove engine mount thru bolts, for engine removal.
42. Lower the vehicle.
43. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
44. Connect a suitable engine hoist to the engine lift plate.
45. Remove engine from vehicle.