Removal - Engine Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove hood.
- Release fuel pressure (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
- Disconnect negative battery cable located in the trunk.
- Disconnect intake air temperature sensor electrical connector.
- Remove air cleaner housing assembly (3) (Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER HOUSING - REMOVAL) .
- Remove accessory drive belt (5) (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL) .
- Disconnect lines from power steering pump (3).
- Remove power steering pump attaching bolts and set pump aside (3).
- Recover A/C system using a suitable refrigerant recovery machine (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
- Disconnect A/C compressor (4) electrical connectors.
- Remove A/C compressor (4) (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C COMPRESSOR - REMOVAL) .
- Raise vehicle.
- Remove lower splash shield bolts (1) and remove splash shield (2).
- Drain cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE ).
- Drain the engine oil (5) and remove the oil filter (3).
- Disconnect down stream oxygen sensor connectors.
- Disconnect exhaust pipes at the manifolds.
- Disconnect starter (2) electrical connectors.
- Remove starter (2) bolts and set starter aside.
- Disconnect coolant pipe (1) near starter from hose.
- Disconnect crankshaft position sensor electrical connector and remove sensor (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR - REMOVAL) .
- Disconnect ground strap.
- Disconnect oil pressure sensor (1) electrical connector.
- Remove 4 engine mount nuts (1).
- Remove engine mount studs (1) from mount.
- Remove steering gear mounting bolts (1) and lower steering gear (2) for clearance.
- Using a block of wood and a suitable lifting device under the oil pan, raise the engine.
- Remove structural collar bolts (2 & 4).
- Remove structural collar (3).
- Remove lower bell housing bolts.
- Lower engine and remove jack stand.
- Mark flex plate to torque converter location.
- Remove torque converter bolts.
- Lower vehicle.
- Remove wiper arms (Refer to ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS - REMOVAL) .
- Remove wiper cowl (1) (Refer to ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MODULE - REMOVAL) .
- Remove strut tower support (2).
- Reposition purge solenoid (5).
- Remove the intake manifold (2) (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL) .
- Disconnect all vacuum lines and electrical connectors.
- Disconnect all ground straps attaching to the engine.
- Disconnect fuel line at fuel rail (1).
- Disconnect coil, injector (2), capacitor, and knock sensor connectors.
- Remove EGR valve and tube assembly (Refer to EMISSIONS CONTROL/EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION/VALVE - REMOVAL) .
- Remove upper bellhousing bolts and reposition electrical harness.
- 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).
- Support transmission with a block of wood and floor jack.
- Hoist engine from engine compartment.