Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Remove the bolt (1) from the coupler and disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
- Place the vehicle on the hoist.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Belt Driven Compressor) .
- Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the front compartment fuse block (2).
- Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
- Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
- Disconnect the transmission shiftier cable.
- Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LFW, LFX) .
- Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LFW, LFX) .
- Release the clip from the quick disconnect (1) and remove the heater inlet hose (2) from the heater core tube.
- Release the clip from the quick disconnect (1) and remove the heater outlet hose (2) from the heater core tube.
- Remove the A/C connectors from the service ports.
- Remove the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement .
- Remove the radiator air lower deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Deflector Replacement .
- Remove both front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove right side front wheelhouse liner front fasteners. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
- Remove the catalytic converter(s). Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (Front) , and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (Rear) .
- For AWD, remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the right side engine mount to engine fasteners (2). Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side .
- Disconnect the fuel feed line (1). Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disconnect the evaporative emission line (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler pipes. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (Without V92)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (With V92) , and Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement .
- Mark the torque converter to flexplate relationship.
- Remove the wheel drive shafts from the hub/bearing assemblies. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side , and Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (with MH2/MH4)Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (with MXE) .
- Disconnect the power steering cooler lines from the cooler.
- Disconnect and reposition harnesses as required.
- Disconnect the steering pump hydraulic lines.
- Remove the support frame fasteners.
- Remove the front and rear frame to the body bolts. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .
- Lower the powertrain from the vehicle.
- Lift the powertrain assembly off the frame and place on the floor.
- Separate the engine from the transmission.
- Disconnect electrical connectors as necessary.
NOTE:
Rotate engine clockwise using the crankshaft balancer bolt to gain access to each bolt.