AWD

AWD





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system Service and Repair.
3. Remove the oil level indicator tube (2) fastener at the right exhaust manifold.




4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Remove the splash shield.
6. Drain engine oil and remove the oil filter.
7. Remove the left axle shaft (2).
8. Disconnect the power steering hoses from the power steering rack.
9. Remove the left front axle intermediate shaft support bracket and housing (3).




10. Remove the front drive shaft heat shield (4).
11. Paint mark and remove the front drive shaft.
12. Remove the right catalytic converter.
13. Separate the power steering hose from cradle hold down and position the hose aside.
14. Remove the lower engine mount to cradle fasteners.
15. Remove the front sway bar.
16. Raise and support the engine with a jack stand.
17. Remove the front axle housing support bracket (1).




18. Remove the front axle housing (3) fasteners, rotate the housing position and remove the axle housing (3).
19. Lower the engine and remove the jack stand.




20. Remove the oil cooler hoses from the oil cooler and remove the oil cooler (if equipped) Engine Oil Cooler - Removal.
21. Separate the oil level indicator tube from the oil pan.
22. Remove the flex plate cover (1).




23. Remove the oil pan (1).