Removal
Engine 4.4L
Service Repair No - 12.41.01.99
Special Service Tools (Part 1):
Special Service Tools (Part 2):
Special Service Tools (Part 3):
Special Service Tools (Part 4):
Special Service Tools (Part 5):
Special Service Tools (Part 6):
Special Service Tools (Part 7):
Special Service Tools (Part 8):
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the engine cover.
4. Evacuate the air conditioning (A/C) system.
5. Remove the throttle body gasket.
6. Remove the transmission fluid cooler.
7. Remove the RH air cleaner assembly.
8. Drain the cooling system.
9. Drain the engine oil.
10. Drain the differential fluid.
11. Remove the RH driveshaft.
12. Remove the LH driveshaft.
CAUTION: Do not turn the steering wheel with the steering column lower shaft disconnected as damage to the clockspring and steering wheel switches may occur.
13. Disconnect the lower steering column from the steering gear
^ Note the fitted position
^ Align the steering wheel to straight ahead
^ Remove and discard the Torx bolt
NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar
14. Disconnect the height sensor electrical connector
^ Cut the cable tie
^ Release and reposition the wiring harness
15. Disconnect the steering gear electrical connector
^ Release and reposition the wiring harness
NOTE: RH illustration shown, LH similar
16. Release the stabilizer bar heat shields from body
^ Remove the 2 nuts
17. Remove the transmission assembly
18. Remove the engine control module (ECM) cover
^ Remove the 10 Torx screws
19. Release the engine wiring harness
^ Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors
^ Release the grommet
20. Disconnect the engine ground cable from the RH mounting bracket
^ Remove the bolt
21. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the junction box
^ Open the cover
^ Remove the nut
22. Release the battery positive cable from the battery compartment side wall
^ Remove the cover
^ Remove the nut
CAUTION: Immediately cap all refrigerant lines to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture
23. Remove the A/C compressor low-pressure refrigerant line
^ Remove the 2 bolts
^ Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals
24. Release the transmission fluid lines from the english
^ Release from the clip
WARNING: Do not carry or operate cellular phones when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: The spilling of fuel is unavoidable during this operation. Ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent fire and explosion
25. Using the special tool, disconnect the fuel line
^ Release the clip
^ Position an absorbant cloth to collect fluid spillage
26. Disconnect the 2 heater coolant hoses
^ Disconnect the 2 quick release connectors
27. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum pipe
28. Release the purge control valve assembly
^ Disconnect the electrical connector
^ Depress the quick release connector
^ Remove the bolt
CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination
29. Remove the brake vacuum pump
^ Release and disconnect the electrical connector
^ Disconnect the vacuum line
^ Remove the 2 nuts
30. Remove the brake vacuum pump braket
^ Remove the 3 bolts
^ Release the refrigerant line clip
^ Release the wiring harness clips
31. Disconnect the coolant hose from the coolant expansion tank
^ Release the clip and disconnect the hose
CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the compoonents, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination
31. Disconnect the charge air cooler coolant hoses
^ Position an absorbant cloth to collect fluid spillage
^ Release the 2 clips
^ Repeat the above procedure for the RH side
32. Disconnect the coolant manifold to radiator hose
^ Remove the clip
33. Disconnect the thermostat housing to radiator hose
^ Release the clip
34. Disconnect the coolant manifold to coolant reservoir hose
^ Release the clip
35. Disconnect the 2 bulkheads to engine coolant hoses
^ Disconnect the quick release connectors
36. Install the special tools to the engine
CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps
37. Disconnect the power steering pump supply hose
^ Position a container to collect the fluid spillage
^ Release the clip
CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps
38. Disconnect the power steering pump high-pressure line
^ Remove and discard the 2 sealing washers
39. Release and reposition the power steering high-pressure pipe
^ Remove the nut
40. Disconnect the engine oil temperature sensor electrical connector
41. Disconnect the engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor electrical connector
42. Release the oil filter housing
^ Remove the 3 bolts
^ Remove and discard the O-ring seal
^ Tie aside
43. With assistance, carefully remove the engine
^ Connect the lifting chains
^ Support the engine with the lifting equipment
^ Remove the front subframe mounting bolts
^ Using a suitable hydraulic jack, support the rear of the front subframe
^ Lower engine and allow assembly to tilt rearwards
^ Lower the engine to the ground
^ Remove the engine lifting equipment
44. LH side: Remove the engine mount heat shield
^ Remove the 2 screws
45. LH side: Release the engine mount
^ Remove the bolt
46. Release the RH engine mount
^ Remove the nut
^ Lift engine clear of subframe
47. With assistance, remove the differential
^ Remove the 4 bolts
