Removal
Engine
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures
NOTE:
In this procedure the engine and transmission are removed together.
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to Specifications Specifications
3 Remove the engine cover.
For additional information, refer to Engine Cover - 3.2L Service and Repair
4 Remove the plenum box access panel.
For additional information, refer to Plenum Chamber Plenum Chamber
5 Remove the battery tray.
For additional information, refer to Battery Tray Service and Repair
6 Remove the air cleaner assembly.
For additional information, refer to Air Cleaner Service and Repair
7 Drain the coolant.
For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding Service and Repair
8 Remove the starter motor.
For additional information, refer to Starter Motor - Petrol Service and Repair
9 Remove the catalytic converters.
For additional information, refer to Catalytic Converter Service and Repair
10 Remove the lower engine stabilizer bar.
For additional information, refer to Engine Lower Support Insulator Engine Lower Support Insulator
11 Remove the front subframe assembly.
For additional information, refer to Front Subframe
12 Siphon the fluid from the power steering reservoir.
13 Disconnect the engine control module (ECM).
14 Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.
15 Remove the A/C compressor, upper support bracket.
16 Remove the A/C compressor, lower support bracket.
17 Using suitable tools, release the accessory drive belt tension.
18 Release the A/C and PAS lines from the clip.
19 Release the A/C compressor and tie aside.
20 Disconnect the power steering fluid line.
21 Release the selector lever cable.
22 Release the LH and RH halfshafts.
Special Service Tool
Remover, Halfshaft, 205-857
23 Remove the LH halfshaft.
24 Remove the RH halfshaft.
25 Tie the suspension arms aside for access.
26 Disconnect the cooling fan control electrical connector.
27 Remove the top hose.
28 Disconnect the bottom hose.
29 Release the transmission fluid cooler.
30 Disconnect the starter motor electrical connections.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.
31 Disconnect the fuel line.
32 Release the RH ground cable.
33 Disconnect the engine wiring harness.
34 LH side: Release 4 engine compartment ground cables.
35 Release the clip and disconnect the purge line.
36 Remove the coolant expansion tank.
37 Release the driveshaft from the transmission drive flange.
38 Disconnect 2 heater hoses from the bulkhead.
39 Support the engine.
E70 - Powertrain Jack
WARNING: Make sure that new nuts are installed.
40 Remove the LH engine mount bracket.
41 Remove the LH engine mount.
42 RH side: Release the engine mount.
43 With assistance, carefully remove the engine and transmission.