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Removal - Engine Assembly

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Fig 1: Locating Battery
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  1. Remove hood.
  2. Release fuel pressure (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  3. Disconnect negative battery cable located in the trunk.
    Fig 2: Air Cleaner Housing
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  4. Disconnect intake air temperature sensor electrical connector.
  5. Remove air cleaner housing assembly (3) (Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER HOUSING - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 3: Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt
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  6. Remove accessory drive belt (5) (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL) .
  7. Disconnect lines from power steering pump (3).
  8. Remove power steering pump attaching bolts and set pump aside (3).
  9. Recover A/C system using a suitable refrigerant recovery machine (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  10. Disconnect A/C compressor (4) electrical connectors.
  11. Remove A/C compressor (4) (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C COMPRESSOR - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 4: Lower Splash Shield
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  12. Raise vehicle.
  13. Remove lower splash shield bolts (1) and remove splash shield (2).
  14. Drain cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE ).
    Fig 5: Locating Engine Mount Bolts, Drain Plug And Filter
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  15. Drain the engine oil (5) and remove the oil filter (3).
  16. Disconnect down stream oxygen sensor connectors.
  17. Disconnect exhaust pipes at the manifolds.
    Fig 6: Steering Shaft
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  18. Disconnect starter (2) electrical connectors.
  19. Remove starter (2) bolts and set starter aside.
    Fig 7: Coolant Pipe
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  20. Disconnect coolant pipe (1) near starter from hose.
  21. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor electrical connector and remove sensor (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR - REMOVAL) .
  22. Disconnect ground strap.
    Fig 8: Locating Oil Pressure Switch
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  23. Disconnect oil pressure sensor (1) electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Locating Engine Mount Bolts, Drain Plug And Filter
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  24. Remove 4 engine mount nuts (1).
  25. Remove engine mount studs (1) from mount.
    Fig 10: Gear Mounting Bolts
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  26. Remove steering gear mounting bolts (1) and lower steering gear (2) for clearance.
    Fig 11: Locating Structural Collar Bolts
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  27. Using a block of wood and a suitable lifting device under the oil pan, raise the engine.
  28. Remove structural collar bolts (2 & 4).
  29. Remove structural collar (3).
  30. Remove lower bell housing bolts.
  31. Lower engine and remove jack stand.
  32. Mark flex plate to torque converter location.
  33. Remove torque converter bolts.
  34. Lower vehicle.
    Fig 12: Air Cleaner Housing
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  35. Remove wiper arms (Refer to ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS - REMOVAL) .
  36. Remove wiper cowl (1) (Refer to ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MODULE - REMOVAL) .
  37. Remove strut tower support (2).
    Fig 13: Purge/Intake
    GC0015228Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  38. Reposition purge solenoid (5).
    Fig 14: Intake Brackets
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  39. Remove the intake manifold (2) (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL) .
  40. Disconnect all vacuum lines and electrical connectors.
  41. Disconnect all ground straps attaching to the engine.
    Fig 15: Injector Connectors
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  42. Disconnect fuel line at fuel rail (1).
  43. Disconnect coil, injector (2), capacitor, and knock sensor connectors.
  44. Remove EGR valve and tube assembly (Refer to EMISSIONS CONTROL/EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION/VALVE - REMOVAL) .
  45. Remove upper bellhousing bolts and reposition electrical harness.
    Fig 16: Engine Lift 8342
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  46. Attach special tool #8342A (1).
    • Attach special tool #8342A to the front of the left cylinder head (2).
    • Attach special tool #8342A to the rear of the right cylinder head (3).
  47. Support transmission with a block of wood and floor jack.
  48. Hoist engine from engine compartment.