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

  1. Place transmission gear selector in Park (Neutral on manual transmissions). Set parking brake and block drive wheels. On Throttle Body Injected (TBI) engines, although fuel pressure drops to zero when ignition is turned off, loosen fuel filler cap to relieve tank pressure. To further minimize risk of fire and personal injury, cover surrounding areas with a shop rag while removing fuel lines.
    WARNING: To avoid possible personal injury and fire danger, fuel pressure must be relieved as outlined in step 1).
  2. Remove hood and air cleaner. Disconnect battery and drain cooling system. Disconnect radiator and heater hoses. Remove radiator and fan shroud. Disconnect all hoses, fuel lines, linkage and wiring from engine.
  3. Without disconnecting lines, remove power steering pump and A/C compressor (if equipped) and support out of the way. Raise vehicle. Drain crankcase and separate exhaust pipe from manifold. Remove starter and torque converter bracket at transmission rear mount.
  4. Remove bellhousing cover and flexplate-to-converter attaching bolts. Remove motor mount through bolts and bellhousing-to-engine bolts. Lower vehicle. Using floor jack, raise transmission. Attach lift equipment and raise engine. Remove motor mount-to-engine brackets. Remove engine.
  5. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table in this article.
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