With Automatic Transmission

GENERAL:
The engine and transmission are removed as a unit and separated from each other once removed from the car. The assembly is lifted out from the front, requiring that the front body assembly (radiator support) be removed. It is not necessary to remove the hood, unless it will interfere with the type of lifting equipment being used. The operations needed to remove the engine/transmission assembly fall into three areas: jobs done under the hood, jobs done inside the car, and jobs done under the car. The steps below follow this general sequence.

NOTE: It will be necessary to cut many wire tie wraps when removing the engine. The tie wraps are installed to prevent the wiring harnesses from chaffing or contacting engine parts. Be sure to make note of all tie wraps removed and install new ones during engine installation.

VEHICLE PREPARATION:
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal and then the positive (+) terminal. Remove the battery from car.

CAUTION: Be sure to have the anti-theft radio code on hand before disconnecting the battery.

2. Drain the cooling system. Remove the coolant hoses connected to the radiator and the heater core.

WARNING: Hot coolant can scald. Drain the coolant only with engine cold.

3. Remove the engine drive belts.

NOTE: On poly-ribbed drive belts, mark the running direction on the belt before removing it.

4. Disconnect and label the hoses, wires, and cables connected to the throttle body, the intake manifold and cylinder head.

CAUTION: Fuel will be expelled when disconnecting fuel hoses. Wrap a cloth around the fuel line fittings before disconnecting them. Do not smoke or work near heaters or other fire hazards. Have a fire extinguisher handy.

5. Remove the air filter housing together with all intake air ducts. Label and then disconnect the fuel return and fuel supply hoses.
6. Remove the upper radiator mounting bolts. Disconnect all electrical connectors and coolant hoses from the radiator.

A/C Compressor Shown Removed & Supported:

7. On cars with air conditioning:
- remove the A/C hose clamping bracket from the radiator support.
- Remove the A/C receiver/dryer mounting nuts at the right front corner of the engine compartment and allow it to hang free.
- remove the A/C compressor from the engine without disconnecting any refrigerant lines.
- Support the compressor so that no lines are stressed.

NOTE: Use care to avoid kinking or bending the refrigerant lines.

Front Body Assembly:

8. Remove the front body assembly mounting bolts. Disconnect all electrical connectors and hose brackets from the assembly. Disconnect the hood release cable. Remove the complete assembly with all attachments.

Radiator Assembly, Cars With A/C:

9. On cars with A/C, swing the radiator together with fan and the A/C condenser out and away from the engine.

ENGINE/TRANSAXLE PREPARATION:
1. Unbolt the power steering pump together with its bracket and set the pump aside without disconnecting the power steering fluid lines.
2. Working under the car, disconnect the drive axle inner constant velocity (CV) joints from the transmission drive flanges. Suspend the axles from the body with stiff wire to avoid damaging the CV joints.
3. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold.
4. Label and disconnect the wiring from the starter and the alternator. Disconnect all remaining electrical connections to the engine and transmission, including ground straps.
5. Remove the engine vibration damper/pulley from the front of the crankshaft. Remove the coolant pump pulley from the pump.

Auto Transaxle Harness Connectors & Selector Lever Cable:

6. Remove the harness connectors from the transmission housing. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission lever. Free the cable from its bracket.

ENGINE REMOVAL:

Engine Lifting Device:

1. Install an engine lifting device, using the lifting points illustrated in image.

NOTE: Use of hoist as shown is necessary for proper weight distribution. Note position of left and right lifting hooks in relation to crossbar. Always use securing cotter pins on holding pins and hooks, as shown.

2. Raise the hoist slightly, so that the weight of the engine and transmission assembly is supported by it.

Engine/Transaxle Mount, Front:

Engine/Transaxle Mount, Left Rear:

Engine/Transaxle Mount, Right Rear:

3. Remove the bolts from the rear engine mount and the front and rear transmission mounts.
- Front mount is attached to the left side crossmember.
- Left rear mount is attached the left side subframe.
- Right rear mount is attached to right side subframe.
4. Raise and remove the engine and transmission assembly from the car. Proceed slowly. Check frequently to make sure no hoses or wires are interfering with engine removal. If the car has been raised on jack stands, check often to see that it remains stable and adequately supported.