Engine - Removal

REMOVAL - ENGINE





1. Remove the engine cover (1).
2. Perform the Fuel System Pressure Release procedure . Fuel Pressure Release
3. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
4. Remove the air cleaner resonator and duct work as an assembly.
5. Remove the cowl top panel . Cowl Moulding / Trim.
6. Drain cooling system . Service and Repair
7. Remove the accessory drive belt . Removal and Replacement
8. Remove radiator fan shroud . Service and Repair




9. Remove the A/C compressor (3) with the lines attached. Secure compressor out of the way.




10. Remove the generator support bracket (1).




11. Remove generator (2) . Service and Repair








12. Remove the intake manifold and IAFM as an assemblyIntake Manifold - Removal.
13. Remove the ground wires from the rear of each cylinder head.
14. Disconnect the heater hoses (1).




NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect P/S hoses from pump, for P/S pump removal.

15. Remove the power steering pump and set aside.
16. Disconnect the fuel supply line .
17. Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist and drain the engine oil.
18. Remove the belly pan (2) . Service and Repair




19. Remove engine front mount to frame nuts.
20. FOR AWD ONLY Mark the front driveshaft to the flange at both ends to ensure correct installation.
21. FOR AWD ONLY Remove front drive shaft fasteners from the differential and transfer case. Remove the driveshaft from the vehicle.
22. FOR AWD ONLY Remove the left (2) and right front drive axles.




23. FOR AWD ONLY Remove the differential support bracket (1) from the differential to the engine block.




24. FOR AWD ONLY Unbolt the differential (4) from the oil pan (3).
25. FOR AWD ONLY Rotate the differential (4) so the drive flange is facing forward and the oil pan side is facing up. Remove the differential out through the opening at the rear of the cradle.




26. FOR AWD ONLY Remove the intermediate shaft (2) from the oil pan (3).




27. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from their retainers at the oil pan bolts.
28. Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifolds.
29. Disconnect the starter wires. Remove starter motor (1) . Service and Repair




30. Remove the torque converter access cover (1).




31. Remove drive plate to converter bolts (1).








32. Remove transmission bell housing to engine block bolts (2).




33. Lower the vehicle.
34. Install engine lift fixture (2), special tool # 8984 and 8984-UPD (4).
35. Separate engine from transmission, remove engine from vehicle, and install engine assembly on a repair stand.