Removal and Installation
REMOVAL1. Perform fuel pressure release procedure. Refer to Powertrain Management. Remove fuel line to fuel rail.
2. Disconnect battery and remove air cleaner and hoses.
3. Drain cooling system. Refer to Cooling System.
4. Remove refrigerant from air conditioning system using a refrigerant recovery machine. Refer to Heating and Air Conditioning for procedures.
5. Disconnect automatic transmission cooler lines and plug, if equipped.
6. Remove cooling module assembly (radiator, fan module, and condenser).
7. Disconnect transmission shift linkage.
8. Disconnect throttle body linkage.
9. Disconnect engine and transmission wiring harness.
10. Disconnect heater hoses.
11. Hoist vehicle and remove right inner splash shield. Remove battery splash shield.
12. Drain engine oil.
13. Remove accessory drive belts. Refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories.
14. Remove axle shafts.
15. Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.
16. Remove through bolts from front and rear engine mounts.
17. Remove front and rear mount brackets from the engine and transmission.
18. Remove collar. Remove converter bolts and mark converter for reassembly.
19. Lower vehicle.
20. Remove power steering pump, reservoir and hoses. Position components for engine removal.
21. Remove A/C suction line at compressor. Cap suction port and line.
22. Remove ground straps to body.
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23. Raise vehicle enough to allow engine dolly 6135 and cradle 6710 with posts 6848 to be installed under vehicle.
24. Loosen cradle engine mounts to allow movement for positioning onto engine locating holes on the engine bedplate, compressor and support bracket. Install adapters 6909 to the two post at rear of engine Lower vehicle and position cradle mounts until the engine is resting on mounts. Tighten mounts to cradle frame. This will keep mounts from moving when removing or installing engine and transmission.
25. Lower vehicle so weight of the engine and transmission ONLY is on the cradle.
26. Remove engine and transmission mount bolts.
27. Raise vehicle slowly. It may be necessary to move the engine/transmission assembly on the cradle to allow for removal around body flanges.
INSTALLATION
1. Position engine and transmission assembly under vehicle and slowly lower the vehicle over the engine and transmission.
2. Align engine and transmission mounts to attaching points. Install mounting bolts at the right engine and left transmission mounts.
3. Slowly raise vehicle enough to remove the engine dolly and cradle Special Tools 6135 and 6710.
4. Install axle shafts.
5. Install torque converter bolts and collar.
6. Install through bolts to front and rear engine mounts.
7. Connect exhaust system to manifold.
8. Install power steering pump, reservoir and hoses.
9. Install A/C suction line at compressor.
10. Install accessory drive belts. Refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories, Drive Belt.
11. Install right inner splash shield and battery splash shield. Install wheels and tires.
12. Install cooling module assembly (radiator, fan module, and condenser).
13. Evacuate and charge air conditioning system. Refer to Heating and Air Conditioning for procedures.
14. Connect automatic transmission cooler lines and shift linkage.
15. Connect fuel line and heater hoses.
16. Install ground straps. Connect engine and throttle body connections and harnesses.
17. Connect throttle body linkage.
18. Fill cooling system.
19. Connect battery.
20. Install air cleaner and hoses.
21. Install oil filter. Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to correct level.
22. Start engine and run until operating temperature is reached.
23. Adjust transmission linkage, if necessary.