Engine - Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: Capture and store any residual fluid drainage, or leakage from ancillary components, in the appropriately marked containers.

1. Perform the fuel pressure release procedure. Service and Repair
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Drain the cooling system Service and Repair.
4. Remove the engine cover.
5. Remove the radiator closure panel.
6. Remove the radiator core support.
7. Remove upper radiator hose.
8. Remove the radiator cooling fan assembly Radiator Fan - Removal.
9. Remove air cleaner housing.
10. Evacuate and recover the air conditioning [1][2]Capacity Specifications.
11. Disconnect the cruise control and power brake booster vacuum hoses at the engine.
12. Disconnect the transmission wiring harness from the solenoid pack, input and output sensors and the range sensor connectors.




13. Disconnect the engine wiring harness grounds at the left inner frame rail.
14. Disconnect the transmission shift cable.
15. Disconnect the transmission cooler lines.
16. Disconnect the engine block heater wiring connector and set aside (if equipped).
17. Disconnect the coolant reservoir hoses at the thermostat housing.
18. Disconnect the heater hoses at the heater core.
19. Disconnect upper radiator hose at the thermostat housing.




NOTE: Use a brake pedal prop rod and depress the brake pedal to prevent excessive brake fluid loss when the brake system is opened.

20. Disconnect both front brake lines from the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU).
21. Disconnect the air condition suction discharge hoses at the air conditioning compressor and plug the compressor openings to prevent contamination.
22. Disconnect lower radiator hose at the engine outlet and remove.
23. Disconnect A/C clutch electrical connector.
24. Disconnect oil pressure sending unit wiring harness connector.
25. Disconnect the electrical connectors at the generator.
26. Disconnect the fuel supply line at the fuel rail.
27. Disconnect the ignition harness connector at the intake manifold.
28. Raise and support the vehicle.
29. Remove the front wheels.




30. Remove left inner fender well.
31. Disconnect the engine harness from the powertrain control module (PCM).
32. Disconnect the left wheel speed sensor and retainers.
33. Remove the left sway bar link at the front strut.
34. Remove left drive axle nut.
35. Remove both left steering knuckle pinch bolts.
36. Separate the left steering knuckle from the strut and suitably support steering knuckle.
37. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the transmission.
38. Remove the left fascia screws.
39. Remove right inner fender well.
40. Remove right fascia screws.
41. Disconnect the right wheel speed sensor and retainers.
42. Remove right sway bar link at the front strut.
43. Remove right drive axle nut.
44. Remove right steering knuckle pinch bolts.
45. Separate the right steering knuckle from the strut and suitably support the steering knuckle.
46. Unplug fascia driving lamps (if equipped).
47. Remove front fascia.
48. Raise the vehicle.
49. Disconnect the starter wiring connectors and harness retainers.
50. Disconnect the exhaust manifold Oxygen sensor electrical connector.




51. Disconnect the catalytic converter oxygen sensor electrical connector.
52. Remove the exhaust system from the manifold and set aside.
53. Paint mark the rear driveshaft front and rear positions, then remove the drive shaft Propeller Shaft - Removal.
54. Remove transmission inspection shield.
55. Remove the flex plate to torque converter bolts.

CAUTION: Secure the steering wheel to prevent rotation and possible damage to the steering column clock spring when coupling is separated.

56. Remove the lower steering column coupling pin with special tool 6831-A, and separate union.




57. Remove both lower engine mount nuts.
58. Paint mark the front cradle to body location and position the engine cradle support under the vehicle.
59. Lower the vehicle until just above the cradle support fixture.
60. Align the cradle support dowels with the cradle access holes.




61. Adjust engine support fixture to fit flush with the oil pan and adjust cradle support fixture arms to fit flush with cradle.
62. Carefully lower the vehicle onto the cradle support fixture.




63. Remove the upper engine mount Upper Engine Mount.

CAUTION: While slowly separating the body from the cradle assembly, constant checks must be made to assure proper positioning and that no damage to other components or wiring harnesses occur during separation.

64. Carefully remove the front and rear cradle mounting bolts and raise the vehicle to separate the engine, transmission and cradle assembly from the vehicle.
65. Connect engine lifting brackets to engine
66. Separate the Power Transfer Unit (PTU), (if equipped).
67. Separate the engine and transmission from the engine cradle using the lifting brackets.
68. Separate the transmission from the engine.