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:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
For additional information, refer to Body - V6 4.0L Petrol/V8 5.0L Petrol Body

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.

CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.

CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.

CAUTION: Always protect the cooling pack elements to prevent accidental damage.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

Special Service Tool

Viscous Coupling Wrench, 303-1142

Special Service Tool

Viscous Coupling Holding Tool, 303-1143

Remove and discard the 4 O-ring seals.

CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.

WARNING: Fluid loss is unavoidable, use absorbent cloth or a container to collect the fluid.

CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.

Torque to: 25 Nm

CAUTION: Only rotate the crankshaft clockwise.
Mark the torque converter and flexplate when removing the last torque converter bolt. Make sure that the alignment mark is visible through the inspection hole.

NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.