Safety Warning
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.
Engine Unit: Removal
- REMOVE HOOD
- REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVERS
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
- DRAIN ENGINE OIL
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER
- REMOVE BATTERY
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP AND INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR
- Disconnect the clamp on the wire from the reservoir.
- Disconnect the reservoir hose from the radiator.
- Remove the 2 bolts, the reservoir and the grommet.
- REMOVE RADIATOR AND FAN SHROUD
- Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the front water bypass joint.
- Remove the 2 nuts, and disconnect the 2 clamps on the A/C discharge tube from the bracket.
- Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the 2 brackets on the wire from the radiator.
- Remove the 3 bolts, and disconnect the fan shroud from the radiator.
- Remove the lower radiator hose.
- Disconnect the 2 A/T oil cooler hoses from the radiator.
- Remove the 2 bolts, the 2 nuts, the 2 support collars and the radiator.
- Remove the fan shroud.
- REMOVE GENERATOR DRIVE BELT, FAN, FLUID COUPLING AND FAN PULLEY
- Loosen the 4 nuts holding the fluid coupling to the fan bracket.
- Remove the generator drive belt. (See GENERATOR )
- Remove the 4 nuts, the fan, the fluid coupling assembly and the fan pulley.
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE FROM CABIN
- Remove the glove compartment door.
- Remove the lower No. 2 panel.
- Disconnect the 3 connectors from the ECM.
- Remove the 3 screws, and disconnect ECM from the body bracket.
- Disconnect the 3 wire harness connectors.
- DISCONNECT HOSES, WIRES, CONNECTORS, CLAMPS, GROMMET AND CABLES
- Disconnect the 2 PS air hoses from the hose clamp on the No. 3 RH timing belt cover.
- Disconnect the generator wire.
- Disconnect the generator connector.
- Disconnect the hose clamp for PS air hose.
- Disconnect the PS air hose from upper intake manifold.
- Disconnect the 2 heater hoses.
- Disconnect the engine wire clamp from the bracket on the cowl panel.
- Disconnect the engine wire grommet from cowl panel.
- Disconnect the ground strap connector.
- Disconnect the fuel main hose and the clamps.
- Disconnect the fuel return hose and the clamp.
- Disconnect the air inlet hose from the charcoal canister.
- Disconnect the EVAP hose from the charcoal canister.
- Disconnect the engine wire from the clamp on the right fender apron.
- Disconnect the clamp on battery negative (-) cable from the relay box.
- Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable from the right fender apron.
- Disconnect the battery positive (+) terminal cable.
- REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY AND TRANSFER SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
- Remove the transfer shift lever knob.
- Remove the upper console panel.
- Remove the shift lever assembly.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the 6 bolts.
- Remove the nut and disconnect the transmission control rod from the shift lever assembly.
- Remove the shift lever assembly.
- Remove the 4 bolts and the transfer shift lever boot.
- Remove the transfer shift lever assembly.
- Remove the clip, the plate washer and the wave washer, and disconnect the transfer rod from the shift lever.
- Remove the bushing.
- Remove the 4 bolts, the shift lever and the gasket.
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST
- REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STABILIZER BAR (See STABILIZER BAR )
- DISCONNECT A/C COMPRESSOR FROM ENGINE
- Disconnect the A/C compressor connector.
- Remove the 3 bolts, and disconnect the A/C compressor from the engine.
HINT:
Suspend the A/C compressor securely.
- DISCONNECT PS PUMP FROM ENGINE
Remove the 3 bolts, and disconnect the PS pump from the engine.
HINT:
Suspend the PS pump securely.
- REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FROM VEHICLE
- Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
- Remove the 2 nuts and the 4 bolts holding the engine mounting brackets to the frame brackets.
- Remove the 3 bolts and the transfer case protector.
- Remove the 8 bolts, the 2 nuts and the frame crossmember.
- Lift the engine and take out from the vehicle slowly and carefully.
HINT:
Make sure the engine is clear of all wiring, hoses and cables.
- Place the engine and transmission assembly onto a stand.
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE FROM TRANSMISSION
- Disconnect the 5 connectors.
- Disconnect the 2 wire clamps.
- REMOVE OIL COOLER PIPES FOR TRANSMISSION
- Remove the 3 bolts and the 3 stays.
- Loosen the 2 union nuts, and remove the 2 oil cooler pipes.
- REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
- Remove the bolt and the flywheel housing under cover.
- Turn the crankshaft pulley bolt to gain access to each bolt.
- Hold the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench, and remove the 6 bolts.
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION
- Remove the 10 bolts.
- Remove the transmission together with the torque converter clutch from the engine.
- REMOVE DRIVE PLATE
Hold the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench, and remove the 8 bolts, the front spacer, the drive plate and the rear spacer.
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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.
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