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Removal - Engine Assembly

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  1. Perform fuel pressure release procedure (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM - EXCEPT COUPE ).
  2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  3. Drain cooling system (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  4. Discharge A/C system using a suitable refrigerant recovery machine.
  5. Remove throttle body air inlet hose and air cleaner housing assembly.
  6. Remove upper radiator crossmember.
  7. Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses at radiator.
  8. Using a blade or suitable hose cutter, cut transaxle oil cooler lines off flush with fittings. Plug lines and fittings to prevent debris from entering transaxle or cooler circuit. A service splice kit will be installed upon reassembly.
  9. Disconnect A/C lines at condenser. Remove cooling module assembly (radiator, fan module, and condenser).
  10. Disconnect transmission electrical harness connectors (C104 & C105) (Refer to CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION ).
  11. Disconnect transmission shift cable.
  12. Disconnect engine electrical harness from PCM and bulkhead connectors.
  13. Raise vehicle on hoist.
  14. Remove both front wheels.
  15. Remove left and right splash shields.
  16. Remove both axle shafts (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/HALF SHAFT - REMOVAL) .
  17. Drain engine oil.
  18. Remove accessory drive belts (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL) .
  19. Remove power steering pump from bracket. Do not   disconnect power steering lines from pump. Reposition pump and support with suitable retaining strap.
  20. Disconnect heater return hose from pipe connection at right front frame rail area.
  21. Disconnect A/C compressor electrical connectors.
  22. Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.
  23. Remove through bolts from front and rear engine mounts.
  24. Remove rear mount bracket from transmission.
  25. Remove structural collar and torque reaction bracket (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/STRUCTURAL COVER - REMOVAL)  .
  26. Mark flex plate to torque converter position. Remove torque converter bolts.
  27. Lower vehicle.
  28. Disconnect positive cable from battery and PDC.
  29. Disconnect ground cable from left side transaxle mount bracket.
  30. Disconnect throttle and speed control cables.
  31. Disconnect coolant recovery container overflow hose.
  32. Disconnect heater hose at thermostat housing.
  33. Disconnect all ground straps attaching to engine.
  34. Disconnect brake booster and vapor purge vacuum hoses.
  35. Disconnect fuel line from fuel rail.
  36. Disconnect generator connectors.
  37. Remove intake manifold (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL)  .
  38. Remove generator.
  39. Remove AIR pump (if equipped) (Refer to EMISSIONS CONTROL/AIR INJECTION/PUMP - REMOVAL) .
  40. Remove A/C suction line at compressor. Cap suction port and line.
  41. Remove A/C compressor.
  42. Raise vehicle enough to allow engine dolly 6135 and cradle 6710 with posts 6848 to be installed under vehicle. See Fig 1.
  43. Loosen cradle engine mounts to allow movement for positioning onto engine locating holes on the engine bedplate, compressor and support bracket. Install adapters 6909 to the two post at rear of engine. Lower vehicle and position cradle mounts until the engine is resting on posts. Tighten post mounts to cradle frame. This will keep mounts from moving when removing or installing engine/transmission assembly. Secure engine/transmission to dolly/cradle with safety straps.
  44. Lower vehicle so weight of the engine and transmission ONLY is on the cradle.
  45. Remove right and left side vertical engine mount bolts.
  46. Slowly raise vehicle in short length spans. Inspect at each interval for potential engine or transaxle contact to vehicle components. Move the cradle/dolly fixture as necessary to allow for removal clearance.
Fig 1: Positioning Engine Cradle Support Post Mounts
GC0032088Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - SPECIAL TOOLS POST 6848
2 - SPECIAL TOOLS POST 6848 WITH ADAPTERS 6909
3 - SPECIAL TOOL 6135 DOLLY
4 - SPECIAL TOOL 6710 CRADLE
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