Engine Removal

^ Tools Required - J28467-360 Engine Support Fixture, or equivalent.

CAUTION: If the engine is replaced, be sure to measure the dowel in the engine block which aligns the transmission to the engine. If assembly of the transmission to the engine is attempted with the wrong size dowel, transmission case damage will occur.

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. See Powertrain Management.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Drain and recover the coolant. See Cooling System.
4. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
5. Remove the upper radiator hose at the coolant outlet.
6. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.





7. Disconnect the intake air control electrical connection.
8. Disconnect the generator electrical connection.
9. Disconnect the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) electrical sensor.





10. Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure electrical connection.
11. Disconnect the EVAP emission solenoid electrical connection.
12. Disconnect the injector harness electrical connection.
13. Disconnect the EGR electrical connection.





14. Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connection.
15. Disconnect the TCC electrical connection.
16. Disconnect the Oxygen (02S) sensor electrical connection.
17. Disconnect the Park/Neutral position switch.
18. Disconnect the engine grounds electrical connection.
19. Remove the drive belt.
20. Remove the transmission shift control cable from the range select lever and bracket. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
21. Remove the coolant surge tank.
22. Remove the coolant surge tank hose.
23. Disconnect the vacuum line near the master cylinder.
24. Install the engine support fixture.
25. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the coolant pump.
26. Raise and support the vehicle.
27. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies.
28. Remove both of the splash shields.
29. Remove the exhaust pipe at the exhaust manifold and catalytic converter. See Exhaust System.
30. Remove the engine mount strut.
31. Remove the wheel speed sensor wire harness from the control arms.
32. Separate the ball joints from the steering knuckles. See Steering and Suspension.
33. Separate the tie rod ends from the struts. See Steering and Suspension.
34. Remove the brake lines from the suspension support. See Brakes and Traction Control.





35. Remove the A/C compressor and support with the lines attached.
36. Disconnect the electronic ignition module electrical connection.
37. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor electrical connections.
38. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connection.
39. Disconnect the starter electrical connection.
40. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
41. Disconnect the oil pressure sensor electrical connector.
42. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
43. Disconnect the ground wires.
44. Disconnect the power steering lines from the rack and pinion assembly.
45. Remove the flexible coupling joint at the rack and pinion assembly.
46. Remove the following cables from the accelerator control bracket:
^ The accelerator control
^ The cruise control
47. Remove the suspension support assembly. See Steering and Suspension.
48. Disconnect the heater hoses at the front of the dash.
49. Remove both of the drive axles from the transmission and position them aside. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
50. Disconnect the fuel fines.
51. Disconnect the transmission cooler lines from the transmission. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
52. Remove the transmission mount. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
53. Remove the engine mount assembly.
54. Support the vehicle. Raise and support the vehicle.
55. Lower the vehicle-until it rests lightly against the support.
56. Remove the engine support fixture from the engine.
57. Raise and support the vehicle. Leave the engine and the transmission assembly on the table.
58. Remove the engine from the transmission.