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Removal (Blazer, Bravada, Jimmy, Sonoma & "S" & "T" Series Pickup)

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  1. Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove battery ground cable at engine. Raise and support vehicle. Remove underbody shield. Drain crankcase and cooling system. Remove braces from engine to transmission. Disconnect exhaust pipe from exhaust manifolds. Disconnect slave cylinder or hydraulic line if cylinder is mounted inside bellhousing.
  2. Disconnect fuel line clamp at bellhousing. Remove starter. Disconnect torque converter bolts from flywheel. Disconnect front drive shaft and transfer case (4WD). Remove oil filter. Remove all transmission to engine bolts except for upper left bolt. Remove engine mount through-bolts. Remove transmission mount to crossmember nut and washer. Support transmission with a suitable strap. Lower vehicle. Remove upper and lower radiator hoses
  3. Remove upper and lower fan shrouds. Remove drive belt and fan. Remove water pump pulley. Discharge A/C system (if equipped) using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove A/C compressor and mounting bracket. Remove radiator and A/C condenser. Disconnect power steering hoses from pump and cap them. Disconnect heater hoses from engine. Disconnect engine wiring harness. Disconnect accelerator and cruise control cables.
  4. Disconnect necessary vacuum lines. Mark and remove distributor. Disconnect fuel lines from rear of engine. Support transmission and remove final transmission-to-engine bolt. Attach engine lifting brackets (J-41427) to right-rear and left-front of intake manifold. Attach engine hoist. Remove engine from vehicle.
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