V8 Engines: 1969-73

Disconnect battery positive cable. Remove distributor cap and fan shroud retaining bolts. On Mark IV engines, place padding between fan and radiator. Disconnect exhaust pipes or crossover pipe and on automatic transmission models remove converter housing under pan and splash shield. On Nova, disconnect steering idler lever at frame and swing steering linkage down. On all models, rotate crankshaft until timing mark is at six o-clock position. On small V8 engines, disconnect starter brace at starter, remove inboard starter bolt and loosen outboard starter bolt and swing starter outboard. On all engines, remove front engine mount through bolts and raise engine until 2" (3" on Chevelle) blocks can be inserted under mounts. Lower engine onto blocks and remove pan.