Removal

Engine

Special Service Tools






Engine lifting cradle - 4.0L

303-1147





Engine lifting bracket

303-940 (LRT-12-138)





Lifting chains

303-940/1

Removal
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Service and Repair
2 Secure the hood in the service position.
3 Raise and support the vehicle.
4 Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding
5 Drain the engine oil. For additional information, refer to Engine Oil Draining and Filling Service and Repair
6
NOTE:
Early vehicles will require the partial release of the fuel rail, to allow the intake manifold to be removed.
Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold Service and Repair
7 Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to Battery Tray Battery Tray




8 Disconnect the 2 ECM electrical connectors.




9 Release the wiring harness from the plenum.
- Release the 2 clips.
- Position the wiring harness aside.

10 Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Accessory Drive Belt Service and Repair





11 Remove the lower fan shroud.
- Release 2 clips from the cooling fan lower shroud.

12 Install a shield to protect the radiator core from damage.





13 Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.





14 Position the generator mounting bracket aside.
- Remove the 3 bolts.
- Release the wiring harness clip.
- Remove and discard the cable tie.





15
CAUTION: The A/C system will remain fully charged during this procedure, care must be taken when positioning the assembly aside.
Position the A/C compressor mounting bracket assembly aside.
- Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
- Release the LH KS electrical connector retaining clip.
- Remove the 4 bolts.





16 Disconnect the engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor electrical connector.





17 Disconnect the engine ground cable.
- Remove the nut.





18 Release the transmission cooler pipes.
- Remove the nut.
- Position aside.





19 Remove the EGR pipe.
- Loosen the EGR union nut and release the pipe.

20 Check the road wheels are in the straight ahead position, then remove the upper clamp bolt.
- Discard the retaining bolt.

21 Remove the steering gear universal joint clamp bolt.
- Discard the retaining bolt.

22 Release the upper steering column shaft.





23 Release and remove the shaft and joint assembly.





24 Release the coolant pump hose.
- Position aside.
- Release from the clip.





25 Disconnect the 2 engine oil cooler, coolant hoses.
- Release the 2 clips.





26 Remove the transmission heat shield.
- Remove the 4 bolts.

27 Disconnect the LH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
- Release HO2S harness from bracket.





28 Disconnect the LH catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold.
- Remove the 2 bolts.

29 Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
- Release HO2S harness from bracket.





30 Disconnect the RH catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold.
- Remove the 2 bolts.





31 Disconnect the engine oil temperature sensor electrical connector.





32 Release the starter motor.
- Remove the 2 bolts.





33 Release the harness bracket.
- Remove the 2 nuts.





34 Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.





35 Install the engine lifting bracket.
- Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
- Evenly and progressively, tighten the nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).





36 Release the flexplate.
- Rotate the crankshaft to access the retaining bolts.
- Remove the 4 bolts.





37 Release the fuel pipe and purge line heat shield.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Position the fuel line shield aside for access.





38
WARNING: Support the engine. The engine will fall forward when the transmission is removed.
Remove the transmission bolts.
- Connect the lifting chains.
- Support the transmission.
- Remove the 8 bolts.





39
WARNING: Make sure the torque converter remains with the transmission.
Remove the engine.
- Remove the 2 engine mount nuts.
- Remove the engine RH mount.
- Raise the engine.
- With assistance, carefully remove the engine.

40 Install the torque converter retainer.