Removal and Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Perform fuel pressure release procedure. Remove fuel line to fuel rail.
2. Disconnect and remove battery and tray. Set Powertrain Control Module (PCM) aside.
3. Drain cooling system.
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. Remove refrigerant from air conditioning system using a refrigerant recovery machine.





Fig. 30

12. Hoist vehicle and remove right inner splash shield (Fig. 30).
13. Remove accessory drive belts.
14. Remove axle shafts.
15. Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.
16. Remove front and rear engine mount through bolts.
17. Lower vehicle. Remove air cleaner assembly.
18. Remove power steering pump and reservoir and set aside.
19. Remove A/C compressor.
20. Remove ground straps to body.
21. Raise vehicle enough to allow engine dolly and cradle Special Tools 6135 and 6710 to be installed under vehicle.





Fig. 31

22. 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 (Fig. 31). Tighten mounts to cradle frame. This will keep support posts from moving when removing or installing engine and transmission.
23. Install safety straps around the engine to cradle; tighten straps and lock them into position.
24. Raise vehicle enough to see if straps are tight enough to hold cradle assembly to engine.
25. Lower vehicle so weight of the engine and transmission ONLY is on the cradle assembly.
26. Remove right and left engine/transmission mount vertical bolts.
27. 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 and left engine/transmission mounts.
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.
7. Install power steering pump and reservoir.
8. Install A/C compressor and hoses.
9. Install accessory drive belts.
10. Install front and rear engine mount through bolts.
11. Install inner splash shield and front wheels.
12. Manual Transmission: Connect clutch cable and linkages.
13. Automatic Transmission: Connect shifter linkage.
14. Connect fuel line and heater hoses.
15. Install ground straps. Connect engine and throttle body electrical connections and harnesses.
16. Connect throttle body linkage.
17. Install radiator and fan module. Install radiator hoses. Fill cooling system.
18. Install battery tray and battery. Set Powertrain Control Module (PCM) into place.
19. Install air cleaner and hoses.
20. Evacuate and charge air conditioning system.
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.