Removal
^ Tools Required- J 37088-A Fuel Line Disconnect Tool Set
- J 39549 Ball Joint/Tie Rod Separator
- J 39580 Universal Engine Support Table
- J 21366 Converter Holding Strap
1. Remove the starter motor.
2. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
3. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove the air intake duct.
5. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in Heating and Air Conditioning.
6. Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Release.
7. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
8. Drain the engine oil.
9. Remove the front wheels.
10. Drain the engine coolant.
11. Remove the 3-way catalytic converter.
12. Drain the transmission fluid, if equipped with a manual transmission.
13. Remove the propeller shaft.
14. Remove the torque arm. Refer to Torque Arm Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
15. On vehicles equipped with a automatic transmission, unsnap the transmission range selector lever cable from the range selector lever at the transmission.
16. Remove the retainer from the range selector lever cable.
17. Remove the range selector lever cable from the cable bracket.
18. On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, disconnect the clutch actuator cylinder line from the actuator cylinder using J 36221.
19. Remove the left side front air deflector. Refer to Air Deflector Replacement - Front Bumper Fascia.
20. Remove the stabilizer bar bracket bolts.
21. Remove the stabilizer bar brackets.
22. Remove the steering gear coupling shield.
23. Remove the intermediate steering shaft bolt and shaft from the rack.
24. Remove the wiring harness ground bolt and RF (Radio Frequency) ground strap and cruise control ground lead from the front rail.
25. Disconnect the knock sensor electrical connectors.
26. Disconnect the wheel speed sensors electrical connectors.
27. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor and condenser hose nut at the condenser.
28. Discard the O-ring.
29. Remove the front fuel pipe heat shield nuts (1).
30. Remove the front fuel pipe heat shield (2).
31. Disconnect the brake lines from the brake pipe clip.
32. Lower the vehicle.
33. Remove the engine wiring harness ground bolt (1)
34. Remove the engine ground.
35. Remove the A/C compressor and condenser hose bolt at the accumulator.
36. Discard the O-ring.
37. Remove the heater hoses from the drive belt tensioner.
38. Using J 37088-A disconnect the following pipes:
^ The fuel feed (1) from the fuel rail
^ The fuel return (2) from the fuel rail
39. Disconnect the EVAP pipe (6) at the engine.
40. Remove the capture secondary lock from the electrical connector.
41. Disconnect the electronic throttle control (ETC) electrical connector (1).
42. Remove the forward lamp harness branch from the wire harness clip.
43. Remove the inlet hose from the water outlet.
44. Remove the outlet hose from the water pump.
45. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose (2) from the intake manifold fitting (1).
46. Remove the front two brake pipes from the brake modulator.
47. Disconnect the captured secondary locks.
48. Disconnect the forward lamp harness from the engine harness.
49. Disconnect the engine harness vacuum tube from the bottom of the vacuum check valve.
50. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) connectors.
51. Remove the PCM from the vehicle.
52. Remove the right side insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
53. Remove the hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Trim Replacement - Hinge Pillar.
54. Disconnect the engine wiring harness from the instrument panel wiring harness.
55. Remove the engine wire harness through the front of dash. Place the harness on top of the engine.
56. Remove the floor shift control, if equipped. Refer to Floor Shift Control Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
57. Remove the transmission control, if equipped. Refer to Shift Control Assembly Replacement.
58. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
59. Remove the right and left side shock absorber lower mounting bolts.
60. Remove the cotter pins and nuts from the left and right upper ball joints.
61. Using J 39549 separate the upper control arms from the steering knuckles.
62. Support both steering knuckles.
63. Position J 39580 below the engine.
64. Lower the vehicle.
65. Lay the engine wire harness on top of the engine.
66. Remove the front crossmember bolts.
67. Remove the transmission support bolts.
68. Raise the vehicle and remove the engine and transmission from the vehicle.
69. Secure the crossmember to the J 39580.
70. Position a hex-head socket on the belt tensioner pulley bolt.
71. Rotate the drive belt tensioner (2) clockwise to relieve the tension on the drive belt (1).
72. Remove the drive belt (1) from the tensioner (2) and pulleys.
73. Remove the A/C compressor rear bolts (2, 3).
74. Remove the A/C compressor rear bracket stud (1)
75. Remove the A/C compressor rear bracket.
76. Remove the A/C compressor bolts.
77. Remove the A/C compressor.
78. Remove the drive belt tensioner bolts.
79. Remove the drive belt tensioner.
80. Remove the power steering pump nuts (3).
81. Reposition the power steering pump to crossmember.
82. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
83. Remove the positive cable nut from the generator terminal.
84. Remove the generator from the engine.
85. Install a lifting devise to the engine.
86. Remove the right engine mount bracket bolts (1, 2) and the right engine mount bracket (3).
87. Remove the left engine mount bracket bolts (3).
88. Remove the left engine mount bracket stud (2) and the left engine mount bracket (1).
89. With the aide of an assistant, raise the engine and transmission from the crossmember.
90. If equipped with the automatic transmission remove the following:
91. Right side transmission support brace bolts (1, 2, 3).
92. Right side transmission support but (6).
93. Right side transmission support (4).
94. Left side transmission support brace bolts (3, 5).
95. Left side transmission support nut (1).
96. Left side transmission support (4).
97. Remove the torque converter cover (2).
98. Remove the flywheel to torque converter bolts.
99. If equipped with the manual transmission remove the following:
100. Right side transmission support bolts (3, 4).
101. Right side transmission support (1).
102. Left side transmission support bolts (2, 3).
103. Left side transmission support (1).
104. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the transmission.
105. For the automatic transmission, remove the transmission to engine bolts and nut.
106. Separate the transmission from the engine.
107. Attach the J 21366 to the transmission.
108. For the manual transmission, remove the flywheel housing to engine bolts (1, 2) and nuts (3).
109. Separate the flywheel housing from the engine.
110. For the manual transmission, remove the pressure plate bolts (1).
111. Remove the pressure plate (2) and the clutch disc (6) from the flywheel (5).
112. For the automatic transmission, remove the flywheel bolts (1) and flywheel (2).
113. For the manual transmission, remove the flywheel bolts (1) and flywheel (2).
114. Install the engine to a engine stand.