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Engine: Service and Repair


1. Mark hood hinge before removing to aid in proper alignment upon reassembly.
2. Disconnect battery, then drain radiator.
3. Disconnect radiator hoses, heater hoses, vacuum hoses, power steering pump hoses (if necessary), starter cable at junction block, engine-to-body ground strap, fuel hose from fuel line, wiring and accelerator linkage.
4. Disconnect AIR pipe, if equipped, from catalytic converter.
5. Remove fan blade and pulley, coil, upper radiator support and radiator, as necessary.
6. Raise vehicle.
7. Disconnect exhaust pipes at manifolds.
8. Remove torque converter cover, then the three bolts securing converter to flywheel.
9. Remove engine mount bolts, then three transmission to engine bolts on right side.
10. Remove starter with wiring attached, then position aside.
11. Lower vehicle, then support engine with lifting equipment.
12. Support transmission with a jack, then remove three lefthand transmission to engine bolts.
13. Remove engine from vehicle.