Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Perform fuel pressure release procedure. Refer to Powertrain Management for procedure. Remove fuel line to fuel rail.
2. Disconnect and remove battery and tray. Set Powertrain Control Module (PCM) aside.
3. Drain cooling system. Refer to Cooling System for procedure.
4. Remove upper radiator hose, radiator and fan module.
5. Remove lower radiator hose.
6. Disconnect automatic transmission cooler lines and plug. If equipped.
7. Disconnect clutch cable (Manual) and transmission shift linkage.
8. Disconnect throttle body linkage.
9. Disconnect engine wiring harness.
10. Disconnect heater hoses.
11. Discharge Air Conditioning System. Refer to Heating and Air Conditioning for procedure.

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12. Hoist vehicle and remove right inner splash shield.
13. Remove accessory drive belts.
14. Remove axle shafts.
15. Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.
16. Remove front engine mount.
17. Manual transmission: Remove power hop damper.
18. Lower vehicle. Remove air cleaner assembly.
19. Remove power steering pump and reservoir, Set them aside.
20. Remove A/C compressor.
21. Remove ground straps to body.
22. Raise vehicle enough to allow engine dolly and cradle Special Tools 6135 and 6710 to be installed under vehicle.

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23. Loosen engine support posts to allow movement for positioning onto engine locating holes and flange on the engine bedplate. Lower vehicle and position cradle until the engine is resting on support posts. Tighten mounts to cradle frame. This will keep support posts from moving when removing or installing engine and transmission.
24. Install safety straps around the engine to cradle. Tighten straps and lock them into position.
25. Raise vehicle enough to see if straps are tight enough to hold cradle assembly to engine.
26. Lower vehicle so weight of the engine and transmission ONLY is on the cradle assembly.
27. Remove engine and transmission mount thru-bolts.
28. Raise vehicle slowly. It may be necessary to move the engine/transmission assembly with 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. Refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories.
3. Remove safety straps from engine and transmission assembly. Slowly raise vehicle enough to remove the engine dolly and cradle.
4. Install axle shafts.
5. Install transmission and engine braces and splash shields.
6. Connect exhaust system to manifold. Refer to Exhaust System for procedure and torque specifications.
7. Install power steering pump and reservoir. Refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories for belt tension adjustment.
8. Install A/C compressor and hoses. Refer to Heating and Air Conditioning for procedure.
9. Install accessory drive belts.
10. Install front engine mount.
11. Manual transmission: Install power hop damper.
12. Install inner splash shield. Install wheels and tires.
13. Manual Transmission: Connect clutch cable and linkages.
14. Automatic Transmission: Connect shifter and kickdown 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. Install radiator and shroud assembly. Install radiator hoses. Fill cooling system.
19. Install battery tray and battery. Set Powertrain Control Module (PCM) into place.
20. Install air cleaner and hoses.
21. Install oil filter. Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to correct level.
22. Perform camshaft and crankshaft timing relearn procedure as follows:
- Connect the DRB scan tool to the data link (diagnostic) connector. This connector is located in the passenger compartment; at the lower edge of instrument panel; near the steering column.
- Turn the ignition switch on and access the "miscellaneous" screen.
- Select "re-learn cam/crank" option and follow directions on DRB screen.
23. Start engine and run until operating temperature is reached.
24. Adjust transmission linkage, if necessary.