Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (6-Lug Wheel) , Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (8-Lug Wheel) .
- Remove the front propeller shaft, 4WD vehicles only. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the engine mount to the frame mounting bolts through the wheel well.
- Raise and suitably support the engine using adjustable (screw type) jackstands.
- Remove the front engine mount to the engine mounting bolts through the wheel well.
- Remove the rear engine mount to the engine mounting bolts from under the vehicle.
- Remove the engine mount from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
When raising or supporting the engine for any reason, do not use a jack under the oil pan, any sheet metal or crankshaft balancer. Jacking against the oil pan may cause it to crack or break.
NOTE:
Raise the engine only enough to permit removal of the engine mount.