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1968-73 (Exc. TORONADO)

  1. Drain cooling system, remove air cleaner and hot air pipe. Remove hood (mark hood for reassembly). Disconnect negative battery cable and engine ground strap.
  2. Disconnect all hoses, auto, trans, cooler lines, power steering pump (hoses attached), power steering hose bracket from engine, air conditioning compressor (with brackets and hoses attached), fuel hose from fuel line, and wires and accelerator linkage.
  3. Remove upper radiator support and radiator, remove air conditioning condenser attaching bolts (if equipped), and lay condenser aside with lines attached.
  4. Raise car and disconnect exhaust pipes at manifold. Remove torque converter cover and three bolts holding converter to flywheel. Remove engine mount bolts or nuts.
  5. Remove three bolts, transmission to engine on right side. Remove starter (with lines attached) and tie to frame. Lower car and secure a suitable chain lift to engine.
  6. Place board on top of jack and raise transmission slightly. Remove three remaining transmission to engine bolts and remove engine.
    NOTE: Install converter holding tool if car is to be moved with engine out.
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