Removal Procedure

Removal

- Tools Required
- J 36854 Heavy Duty Automotive Engine Stand

1. Relieve the fuel pressure.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable
3. Drain the cooling system.
4. Drain the engine oil.
5. Remove the washer hose at the hood.
6. Remove the hood.





7. Remove the secondary spark plug wires (1) from the spark plugs.
8. Position the secondary spark plug wires aside.





9. Remove the four ignition coil bolts (1 - 4).
10. Remove the ignition coils with the plug wires attached from the cylinder head.





11. Remove the serpentine drive belt (1).
12. If vehicle is equipped with A/C, discharge and remove the A/C compressor.
13. If vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, remove the following components:
- The crankshaft pulley.
- The generator.
- The drive belt tensioner.





14. Remove the accelerator cable from the throttle body (1).
15. Remove the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.
16. For vehicles equipped with automatic transmission, remove the following components:
- The transmission TV cable from the throttle body.
- The transmission TV cable from the accelerator cable bracket.
17. Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor.
18. Remove the air cleaner hose and cap assembly.





19. Disconnect the two wire harness retaining clips from the air cleaner lower case.
20. Remove the following items from the air cleaner case:
- The one bolt
- The Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) bracket
21. Remove the air filter (1).





22. Remove the following items:
- The three bolts
- The air cleaner lower box (3)
23. Remove the upper radiator hose.
24. Remove the washer fluid tank mounting bolt.
25. Position the washer fluid tank aside.
26. Disconnect the washer pump connector.
27. Disconnect the washer pump fluid line.
28. Cap the washer pump fluid output in order to prevent the washer fluid from escaping.
29. Remove the upper generator mounting bolt.
30. Remove the following items at the engine mount bracket:
- The one bolt
- The ground wire
31. Disconnect all the necessary hoses in order to remove the engine.
32. Disconnect all the necessary electrical connections in order to remove the engine.
33. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector.
34. Remove the following items:
- The two oxygen sensor nuts
- The oxygen sensor
- The oxygen sensor gasket
35. Remove the following items:
- The wiring harness bracket bolts
- The wiring harness brackets
36. Unroute the engine harness.
37. Set the engine harness aside.





38. Remove the lower radiator hose from the thermostat housing.
39. Remove the upper starter bolt.
40. Raise and properly support the vehicle.
41. Remove the following items from the right side of the vehicle:
- The lower engine splash shield bolts
- The splash shield
- The right side drive axle.
42. Remove the following items from the left side of the vehicle:
- The lower engine splash shield bolts
- The splash shield
43. Disconnect the starter motor electrical connectors.





44. Remove the following items:
- The starter bolts (1, 2)
- The starter





45. If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the six torque converter bolts.





46. Remove the following items from the power steering.pump:
- The power steering pump through bolts (1)
- The power steering pump nuts
47. Remove the power steering pump.
48. Position the power steering pump aside.





49. Remove the following items from the front exhaust pipe to the manifold:
- The two bolts (1, 2)
- The springs
50. Remove the following items from the axle shaft boot heat shield:
- The one nut
- The two bolts
51. Remove the axle shaft heat shield.
52. Remove the four lower transmission to engine mounting bracket bolts.
53. Lower the vehicle.
54. Install the engine support fixture.
55. Remove the two upper transmission to engine mounting bolts.





56. Remove the following items from the right side engine mount:
- The two nuts (3)
- The four bolts (1)
57. Remove the right side engine mount.
58. Remove the following items from the vehicle:
- The three right side engine mount bolts
- The bracket
59. Verify that all wires and hoses are disconnected.
60. Verify that all wires and hoses are positioned aside.
61. Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle.
62. If equipped with a manual transmission, remove the clutch and pressure plate.
63. Remove the eight flywheel retaining bolts.
64. Remove the flywheel from the crankshaft.
65. Place the engine assembly onto the J 36854