Rotating the Engine for Service Access
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tools Required
J 41131 Engine Tilt Strap
- Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
- Set the park brake.
- Shift the transaxle into Neutral.
- Remove the engine mount strut bolts. Swing the engine mount struts aside. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - Left and ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - Right .
- Install the J 41131 .
- Pull on the engine in order to rotate the engine forward.
- Tighten the J 41131 .