Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Perform fuel pressure release procedure. Refer to Powertrain Management for procedure. Remove fuel line to fuel rail.
2. Disconnect negative cable from battery remote jumper terminal.
3. Remove Powertrain Control Module (PCM) attaching screws and set aside.
4. Drain cooling system. Refer to Cooling System for procedure.
5. Remove upper radiator hose, radiator and fan module.
6. remove lower radiator hose.
7. Disconnect automatic transaxle cooler lines and plug.
8. Disconnect transaxle shift linkage.
9. Disconnect throttle body linkage.
10. Disconnect engine wiring harness.
11. Disconnect heater hoses.
12. Remove refrigerant from air conditioning system using a refrigerant recovery machine.
13. Hoist vehicle and remove right inner splash shield.
14. Remove accessory drive belts.
15. Remove axle shafts.
16. Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.
17. Remove front and rear engine mount through bolts.
18. Lower vehicle. Remove air cleaner assembly.
19. Remove power steering pump and reservoir and set them aside.
20. Remove A/C compressor.
21. Remove ground straps to body.

Bracket For Cradle Post Support:

22. Mount Special Tool 6973 bracket, to the right side of the cylinder block. Align the front adjustable post with the hole in the bracket.

Positioning Engine Cradle Support Post Mounts:

23. Raise vehicle enough to allow engine dolly and cradle Special Tools 6135 and 6710 to be installed under vehicle.
24. Loosen cradle engine mounts to allow movement for positioning onto engine locating holes on the engine bedplate. Lower vehicle and position cradle mounts from moving when removing or installing engine and transaxle.
25. Lower vehicle slowly. It may be necessary to move the engine/transaxle assembly on the cradle to allow for removal around body flanges.

INSTALLATION
1. Piston engine/transaxle assembly under vehicle and slowly lower the vehicle.
2. Align engine and transaxle mounts to attaching points. Install mounting bolts at the right engine and left transaxle mounts.
3. Slowly raise vehicle enough to remove the engine dolly and cradle Special Tools 6135 and 6710.
4. Remove Special Tool bracket from engine.
5. Install axle shafts.
6. Install transaxle and engine braces.
7. Connect exhaust system to manifold.
8. Install power steering pump and reservoir.
9. Install A/C compressor and hoses.
10. Install accessory drive belts.
11. Install front and rear engine mounts.
12. Install inner splash shield. Install wheels and tires.
13. Connect automatic transaxle cooler lines and shifter linkage.
14. Connect fuel line and heater hoses.
15. Install ground straps. Connect engine and throttle body connections and wiring harnesses.
16. Connect throttle body linkage.
17. Install radiator and shroud assembly. Install radiator hoses. Fill cooling system.
18. Connect battery and install Powertrain Control Module (PCM) into place.
19. Install air cleaner and hoses.
20. Install oil filter. Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to correct level.
21. Evacuate and charge air conditioning system.
22. Start engine and run until operating temperature is reached.
23. Adjust transaxle linkage, if necessary.