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Removal - Engine

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Engine Covers
GC0040317Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Remove the engine covers (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: COMPRESSOR-A/C 5.7L/6.1L REMOVE/INSTALL
    GC0040313Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. Remove the A/C compressor (3) with the lines attached. Secure compressor out of the way.
    Fig 3: GENERATOR SUPPORT BRACKET - 5.7L/6.1L
    GC0040315Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  10. Remove the generator support bracket (1).
    Fig 4: GENERATOR - 5.7L/6.1L
    GC0040314Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  11. Remove generator (2) (Refer to ELECTRICAL/CHARGING/GENERATOR - REMOVAL) .
  12. Remove the intake manifold and IAFM as an assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
  13. Remove the ground wires from the rear of each cylinder head.
    Fig 5: HEATER HOSE SUPPLY
    GC0040312Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - Heater Hose
    2 - Clamp
    3 - Tube
    Fig 6: HEATER HOSE RETURN
    GC0040311Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - Heater Hose
    2 - Clamp
    3 - Tube
  14. Disconnect the heater hoses (1).
    Fig 7: FRONT BELLY PAN
    GC0040316Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    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) .
  19. Remove engine front mount to frame nuts.
  20. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from their retainers at the oil pan bolts.
  21. Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifolds.
    Fig 8: 6.1L STARTER REMOVE/INSTALL
    GC0040318Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - STARTER
    2 - BOLT
    3 - NUT
    4 - HEAT SHIELD
  22. Disconnect the starter wires. Remove starter motor (1) (Refer to ELECTRICAL/STARTING/STARTER MOTOR - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 9: Remove Torque Converter Access Cover
    GC0040309Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - ACCESS COVER
    2 - BOLT
  23. Remove the torque converter access cover (1).
    Fig 10: TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS
    GC0040306Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - Bolts
  24. Remove drive plate to converter bolts (1).
    Fig 11: Remove Transmission To Oil Pan Bolts
    GC0040308Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - BOLTS
    2 - ENGINE OIL PAN
    3 - TRANSMISSION
    Fig 12: Remove Transmission To Engine Bolts
    GC0040307Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - ENGINE
    2 - BOLTS
    3 - TRANSMISSION
  25. Remove transmission bell housing to engine block bolts (2).
    Fig 13: ENGINE LIFT FIXTURE and ADAPTER
    GC0040310Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - Bolts
    2 - Engine Lift Fixture
    3 - Adapter Bolt
    4 - Adapter
    5 - Adapter Nut
  26. Lower the vehicle.
  27. Install engine lift fixture (2), special tool # 8984 and 8984-UPD (4).
  28. Separate engine from transmission, remove engine from vehicle, and install engine assembly on a repair stand.
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