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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1971IMPALA NOT AVAILABLE, 5.7L ENG, AUTOMATIC TRANS, TRANS MFR CD POWERGLIDEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE REMOVALCORVAIRPOWER TRAIN REMOVAL1965-69
1971 Chevrolet Impala Not Available, 5.7L Eng, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD Powerglide
Power Train Removal: 1965-69
1971 Chevrolet Impala Not Available, 5.7L Eng, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD PowerglideSECTION 1965-69
- Remove spare tire, disconnect heater hose at upper shroud, and seal from engine shields. Remove axle dipstick. Disconnect all battery cables, starter wiring, temperature and oil pressure wires, and ignition coil positive wire. Disconnect radio ground straps.
- Raise car, remove grille and rear center shield, then disconnect fuel line (plug line), right and left heater hoses, and accelerator control rod at transmission idler lever.
- Scribe a mark on rear wheel camber adjusting cams, loosen nut (do not turn bolt), then disconnect both strut rod brackets from differential carrier. Let rods swing down. Disconnect universal joints at differential carrier.
- Disconnect automatic transmission shift cable by removing bolt at transmission case and rotating throttle lever fully clockwise and pulling cable from case.
- Disconnect synchro-mesh shift tube coupling at shifter shaft, clutch return spring, and clutch rod from cross shaft. Disconnect back-up light switch from transmission.
- Remove the 3/8" bolt from bottom of engine skid plate and support engine with a lift and Adapter J-7894. Disconnect engine rear mount, then disconnect front mount bracket from transmission.CAUTION: On Synchro-mesh cars, do not lose spacer on right bolt between transmission case and engine front mount.
Lower power train slowly, making sure there is no interference, then remove exhaust pipe and muffler and separate engine from transaxle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.