Removal Procedure
- Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
- Disconnect the lower transmission oil cooler (TOC) line from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
- Remove the lower TOC line from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
- Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .
- Disconnect the lower TOC line from the auxiliary TOC. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
- Remove the lower TOC line from the auxiliary TOC. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection
- Remove the accessory belt tensioner top bolt (1).
- Remove the accessory belt tensioner lower bolt (2).
- Remove the accessory belt tensioner.
- Remove the A/C compressor and power steering pump bracket bolts.
- Remove the A/C compressor and power steering pump bracket.
- Raise the engine cradle back into position.
- Install the RH cradle mounting nuts.
- Remove the support jacks from beneath the vehicle.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
- Raise the vehicle approximately 0.61 mm (2.0 ft) off the ground.
- Support the engine cradle with a jack stands.
- Remove the RH cradle mounting nuts.
- Lower the RH engine cradle assembly approximately 51.0 mm (0.375 in)
- Remove the RH engine mount upper nut.
- Remove the RH engine mount lower nut
- Remove the RH engine mount bracket bolts.
- Using the J 28467-B , raise the engine assembly approximately 19.0 mm (0.75 in) to remove RH engine mount bracket
- Remove the RH engine mount bracket.
- Remove the RH engine mount heat shield from the engine mount.
- Remove the RH engine mount.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the TOC line to oil pan retaining nuts.
- Remove the TOC line to oil pan retaining clips.
- Disconnect the upper and lower TOC retainer clip.
- Disconnect the front TOC lines from the rear TOC line set.
- Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the TOC lines. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
NOTE:
It is not necessary to fully tighten the cradle nuts to specification at this time. They will be removed again at a later step. Tighten until the cradle mounting nuts contacts the engine cradle.
NOTE:
It is necessary to elevate the engine assembly slightly to allow clearance for the RH engine mount bracket removal.
NOTE:
Note the position of the TOC lines to ensure proper installation.