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Removal - Engine

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Fig 1: Engine Cover
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1 - Engine Cover
2 - Attaching Studs
  1. Remove the engine cover (1).
  2. Perform the Fuel System Pressure Release procedure (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  3. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
  4. Remove the air cleaner resonator and duct work as an assembly.
  5. Remove the cowl top panel (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/COWL GRILLE - REMOVAL) .
  6. Drain cooling system (Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  7. Remove the accessory drive belt (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL) .
  8. Remove radiator fan shroud (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 2: A/C Compressor Mounting - 5.7L
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  9. Remove the A/C compressor (3) with the lines attached. Secure compressor out of the way.
    Fig 3: Generator Support Bracket-5.7L
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  10. Remove the generator support bracket (1).
    Fig 4: Generator Mounting - 5.7L
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  11. Remove generator (2) (Refer to ELECTRICAL/CHARGING/GENERATOR - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 5: Heater Supply Hose
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    1 - Heater Hose
    2 - Clamp
    3 - Tube
    Fig 6: Heater Hose Return
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    1 - Heater Hose
    2 - Clamp
    3 - Tube
  12. Remove the intake manifold and IAFM as an assembly (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL) .
  13. Remove the ground wires from the rear of each cylinder head.
  14. Disconnect the heater hoses (1).
    Fig 7: Front Belly Pan
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    NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect P/S hoses from pump, for P/S pump removal.
  15. Remove the power steering pump and set aside.
  16. Disconnect the fuel supply line (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/QUICK CONNECT FITTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  17. Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist and drain the engine oil.
  18. Remove the belly pan (2) (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/BELLY PAN - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 8: Left Drive Axle and Intermediate Shaft
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  19. Remove engine front mount to frame nuts.
  20. FOR AWD ONLY  Mark the front driveshaft to the flange at both ends to ensure correct installation.
  21. FOR AWD ONLY  Remove front drive shaft fasteners from the differential and transfer case. Remove the driveshaft from the vehicle.
  22. FOR AWD ONLY  Remove the left (2) and right front drive axles.
    Fig 9: Front Drive Axle Housing
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  23. FOR AWD ONLY  Remove the differential support bracket (1) from the differential to the engine block.
    Fig 10: Front Drive Axle Assembly
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    1 - LEFT FRONT DRIVE AXLE
    2 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
    3 - OIL PAN
    4 - FRONT DRIVE AXLE HOUSING
  24. FOR AWD ONLY  Unbolt the differential (4) from the oil pan (3).
  25. FOR AWD ONLY  Rotate the differential (4) so the drive flange is facing forward and the oil pan side is facing up. Remove the differential out through the opening at the rear of the cradle.
    Fig 11: Front Drive Axle Assembly
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    1 - LEFT FRONT DRIVE AXLE
    2 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
    3 - OIL PAN
    4 - FRONT DRIVE AXLE HOUSING
  26. FOR AWD ONLY  Remove the intermediate shaft (2) from the oil pan (3).
    Fig 12: Relocate Starter
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    1 - STARTER
    2 -BOLTS
  27. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from their retainers at the oil pan bolts.
  28. Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifolds.
  29. Disconnect the starter wires. Remove starter motor (1) (Refer to ELECTRICAL/STARTING/STARTER MOTOR - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 13: Remove Torque Converter Access Cover
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    1 - ACCESS COVER
    2 - BOLT
  30. Remove the torque converter access cover (1).
    Fig 14: Torque Converter Bolts
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    1 - Bolts
  31. Remove drive plate to converter bolts (1).
    Fig 15: Remove Transmission to Oil Pan Bolts
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    1 - BOLTS
    2 - ENGINE OIL PAN
    3 - TRANSMISSION
    Fig 16: Remove/Install Transmission to Engine Bolts
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    1 - ENGINE
    2 - BOLTS
    3 - TRANSMISSION
  32. Remove transmission bell housing to engine block bolts (2).
    Fig 17: Engine Lift Fixture And Adapter
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    1 - Bolts
    2 - Engine Lift Fixture
    3 - Adapter Bolt
    4 - Adapter
    5 - Adapter Nut
  33. Lower the vehicle.
  34. Install engine lift fixture (2), special tool # 8984 and 8984-UPD (4).
  35. Separate engine from transmission, remove engine from vehicle, and install engine assembly on a repair stand.