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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK1968SKYLARK BASE, NOT AVAILABLE, 5.7L ENG, ENG CD PO, NOT AVAILABLE TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE REMOVALCADILLAC1965
1968 Buick Skylark Base, Not Available, 5.7L Eng, Eng CD PO, Not Available Trans

Engine Removal: CADILLAC: 1965

1968 Buick Skylark Base, Not Available, 5.7L Eng, Eng CD PO, Not Available TransSECTION 1965

Engine and transmission must be removed as an assembly  .

  1. Remove hoses and lines from radiator (do not remove radiator). Move power steering pump to one side, and remove fan blades, spacer, pulley, and generator drive belt.
  2. Disconnect air conditioning compressor from mounting brackets and position out of way (do not disconnect lines). Disconnect idler arm support at frame and move arm out of way.
  3. Disconnect engine ground strap at frame. Disconnect all lines, wires, and linkages from engine and transmission, then remove the engine front support mount studs.
  4. Place a jack under transmission and support weight of engine and transmission, then remove engine rear support crossmember. Remove engine from car.
    NOTE: Tilt engine down at rear to a 45° angle for clearance.
RENDER: 1.0x

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