Removal Procedure
- Remove the oil fill cap.
Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Lift up on the front of the intake manifold cover (2).
Intake Manifold Cover (1) @ Upper Intake Manifold Bracket (2) - Remove
- Raise the vehicle.
Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Screw (1) - Remove [10x]
Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Screw (1) - Remove [6x]
- Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Remove [5x]
- Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Retainer (3) - Remove [2x]
Pull the front bumper fascia center air deflector (1) rearwards and downwards from the front bumper fascia.
Radiator Air Lower Seal Retainer (1) - Remove [6x]
- Radiator Air Lower Baffle Retainer (2) - Remove
Radiator Air Lower Baffle (1) - Remove
Radiator Air Front Lower Baffle Retainer (1) - Remove [3x]
Radiator Air Front Lower Baffle (1) - Remove
Radiator Air Seal Retainer (1) - Remove [2x]
- Lower the vehicle.
Wiring Harness Retainer (1) - Remove
- Radiator Upper Bracket Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Radiator Upper Bracket (3) - Remove
Wiring Harness Retainer (1) @ Air Cleaner Assembly - Remove [3x]
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube (2) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Tube (3) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Electrical Connector (4) - Disconnect [2x]
Air Cleaner Bolt (1) - Remove
- Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (2) - Loosen
Remove the air cleaner (1) and air cleaner outlet duct (2) as an assembly.
Radiator Air Upper Baffle Retainer (1) - Remove
- Radiator Air Seal Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
Remove the radiator air side baffle (1) by manipulating it from beneath the radiator air upper baffle and from between the vehicle components.
Radiator Air Upper Baffle Retainer (1) - Remove [7x]
- Radiator Air Upper Baffle (2) - Remove
Retainer Spring (1) - Release
- Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Tube (2) @ Turbocharger (3) - Remove
Retainer Spring (1) - Release
- Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Tube (2) @ Charge Air Cooler (3) - Remove
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Nut (1) - Remove
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (2) @ Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler - Remove
- Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove
- Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Remove
- Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (3) - Remove
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove
- Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Remove
- Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (3) - Remove
Front Compartment Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]
- Front Compartment Air Deflector (2) - Remove
Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Engine Front Splash Shield - Right Side (2) - Remove
- Have an assistant apply the brakes.
- CAUTION:
DO NOT use air tools to remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Damage to the wheel drive shaft threads could occur. Use hand tools only.
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) - Remove and DISCARD
Install the DT-45859 Axle Remover (1) to the front wheel hub and secure with 3 wheel nuts (2) hand tightened.
- Using the DT-45859 Axle Remover (1), release the front wheel drive half shaft from the front wheel hub.
- Remove the 3 wheel nuts (2) and the DT-45859 Axle Remover (1) from the front wheel hub.
- NOTE:
Support the front steering knuckle assembly to prevent over-articulation of the ball joints.
Steering Knuckle Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
- Steering Knuckle Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Steering Knuckle (3) @ Front Suspension Strut - Separate
Install the DT-45341 Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Removal Tool (1), GE-47829 Slide Hammer Extension (3), and GE-02619-A Slide Hammer (4) to the front wheel drive half shaft (2).
- Release the front wheel drive half shaft (2) from the front wheel drive intermediate shaft.
- Remove the GE-02619-A Slide Hammer (4), GE-47829 Slide Hammer Extension (3), and DT-45341 Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Removal Tool (1) from the front wheel drive half shaft (2).
Partially remove the front wheel drive half shaft (1) from the front differential carrier.
- Install the DT-51504 Seal Protector (2) into the front axle shaft seal.
Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft (1) - Remove
Retaining Ring (2) @ Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft (1) - Remove and DISCARD
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip Bolt (1) - Remove
Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Pipe Clip (1) - Remove
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Nut (1) - Remove
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (2) - Remove
Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve Gasket (1) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD
Cap the fittings and plug the holes when removing the transmission fluid cooler pipes.
DT-51504 must be installed into the differential output shaft seal prior to removing and installing the wheel drive shaft. Failure to install the DT-51504 as indicated may cause the splines of the wheel drive shaft to damage the differential output seal
Cap the fittings and plug the holes when removing the transmission fluid cooler pipes.