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Removal & Installation ("C", "K", "R" & "V" Series)

  1. Disconnect batteries. Raise vehicle. Remove inspection cover. Disconnect torque converter (if equipped) and exhaust pipe. Remove starter, bellhousing bolts and motor mount bolts. Remove wire harness, automatic transmission cooler lines and front battery cable clamp at oil pan.
  2. Disconnect block heaters. Disconnect fuel return and oil cooler lines at engine. Remove lower fan shroud bolts. Lower vehicle. Remove hood and drain cooling system. Remove air cleaner with resonator and primary filter from cowl. Remove wire harness from clips at valve covers and disconnect glow plugs.
  3. Disconnect ground cable at alternator bracket, alternator wires and clips. Disconnect TPS, EGR/EPR and fuel cut-off at injection pump. Disconnect EGR/EPR solenoids, glow plug controller, temperature sender and move harness aside. Disconnect left side ground strap.
  4. Remove fan, upper radiator hoses at engine, and fan shroud. Remove power steering pump and belt. Remove power steering reservoir and position aside. Disconnect vacuum hose at cruise servo and accelerator cable at injection pump.
  5. Disconnect heater hose and lower radiator hose at engine. Disconnect oil cooler lines, heater hose and overflow at radiator. Disconnect automatic transmission cooler lines. Remove detent cable, upper radiator cover and radiator. Support transmission and remove engine.
  6. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table in this article.