Engine: Service and Repair

1. Disconnect battery cable.
2. Mark position and remove hood.
3. Drain coolant system into appropriate container.
4. Remove radiator reservoir fan, shroud and radiator. On models equipped with A/C, remove A/C condenser.
5. Disconnect air cleaner outlet hose.
6. Disconnect accelerator cable and automatic transmission kickdown cable from throttle body.
7. Disconnect all engine electrical connectors, marking for assembly reference.
8. Remove starter motor.
9. Relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under Technician Safety Information.
10. Disconnect all engine vacuum, fuel and coolant hoses, marking for assembly reference.
11. Raise and support vehicle.
12. Drain engine oil into appropriate container.
13. Remove exhaust center pipe from exhaust manifold.
14. On models with manual transmission, disconnect clutch cable and clutch housing lower plate.
15. On models with automatic transmission, disconnect transmission fluid hoses, torque converter housing lower plate and torque converter bolts using driveplate locking tool, No. J3571, or equivalent.
16. Lower vehicle.
17. Remove engine to transmission bolts.
18. Support transmission using a suitable stand or jack. Do not support automatic transmission under oil pan.

Fig. 4 Engine Lifting Point Location:

19. Install engine lifting device, Fig. 4.
20. Disconnect engine mounts as outlined under Engine Mount.
21. Remove engine assembly by sliding engine toward the front side of engine compartment, then hoist engine assembly from vehicle. Before lifting engine, ensure all electrical wires, hoses and cables are marked and disconnected.
22. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Adjust clutch pedal free travel. Refer to Clutch.
b. Adjust accelerator cable and kickdown cable.
c. Refill all fluid levels.
d. On models with A/C, evacuate and charge A/C system.