Removal Procedure

Tools Required

• J 28467-90A  Engine Support Adapters. See Special Tools and Equipment .
• J 28467-B  Universal Engine Support Fixture

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L36)  or Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L67) .
3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L36)  or Drive Belt Replacement (L67) .
4. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.
5. Remove the air inlet duct from the throttle body.
6. Remove the right and left engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right  and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left .
7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
8. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Fig 1: Right Engine Splash Shield & Retainers
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9. Remove the right engine splash shield retainers and splash shield.
10. Remove the power steering oil cooler pipe brackets from the frame.
Fig 2: View Of A/C Compressor
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11. Remove the A/C compressor and A/C compressor mounting bracket from the engine. DO NOT discharge the system. Secure the compressor.
12. Remove the catalytic converter from the right side exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (3.1L) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (3.8L) in Engine Exhaust.
Fig 3: Engine Mount Lower Nuts
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13. Remove the engine mount lower nuts from the frame.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
16. Use the engine support fixture to raise the engine.
17. Raise the vehicle.
Fig 4: Left Engine Mount Bracket Bolts
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18. Remove the left front engine mount bracket bolts from the engine.
Fig 5: Right Engine Mount Bracket Bolts
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19. Remove the right rear engine mount bracket bolts from the engine.
20. Support the frame with jack stands. Loosen the left side frame bolts. Remove the right side frame bolts. Using the jack stands, lower the frame for the engine mount bracket removal.
21. Remove the engine mount bracket and the engine mount from the engine.
Fig 6: Engine Mount To Engine Mount Bracket Nuts
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22. Remove the engine mount upper nuts.
23. Remove the engine mount from the engine mount bracket.