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Section 1577 (6.4L Engine - (Service Information) - 2500 Hd): Removal

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CAUTION:

If the original engine has experienced a catastrophic failure or an individual failure with the piston, cylinder bore, engine block, valve or valve seat, the intake manifold MUST be replaced with a new manifold.

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  1. Remove the Hood. Refer to HOOD, REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the engine cover.
  3. Disconnect the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor harness connector (2).
  4. Disconnect the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor harness connector (1).
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  5. Remove the breather hose (3) from the intake air hose (2).
  6. Loosen the clamp (1) that secure the intake air hose to the throttle body.
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  7. Using care, lift the air cleaner housing (1) off the tabs (2).
  8. Perform the Fuel System Pressure Release procedure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
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  9. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
    WARNING:

    Do not remove or loosen the radiator draincock with system hot and under pressure. Serious burns from coolant can occur.

  10. Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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  11. If equipped with dual generators (1), remove the secondary belt (3). Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .
    CAUTION:

    Do not let the tensioner arm snapback to the fully extended position, severe damage may occur to the tensioner.

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  12. Insert a suitable square drive ratchet into the square hole on the belt tensioner arm (7).
  13. Release the belt tension by rotating the tensioner clockwise until the accessory drive belt can be removed from the generator pulley only (2).
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  14. Remove the upper radiator seal push pins (1).
  15. Remove the plastic rivets (2) and remove the upper radiator seal.
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  16. Remove the lower shroud (2).
  17. Remove the upper fan shroud (1) from the radiator tank clips. Refer to FAN, COOLING, VISCOUS, REMOVAL - 6.4L .
    CAUTION:

    Do not place the viscous fan drive in horizontal position. If stored horizontally, silicone fluid in the viscous fan drive could drain into its bearing assembly and contaminate lubricant.

  18. Remove the viscous fan drive assembly. Refer to FAN, COOLING, VISCOUS, REMOVAL - 6.4L .
  19. Remove the radiator.
  20. Recover the A/C system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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  21. Remove the upper radiator hose (4).
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  22. Remove the A/C lines at the support bracket (2).
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  23. Remove the A/C compressor (1). Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, REMOVAL .
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  24. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors and remove the generator assembly (1). Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVAL .
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  25. Disconnect the heater hose (3) and lower radiator hose (5) at the water pump (1).
  26. If equipped with an oil cooler (7). Remove the return hose (6).
    NOTE:

    It is not necessary to disconnect the power steering hoses from the power steering pump, for power steering pump removal.

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  27. Remove the three bolts (2) securing the power steering pump through the holes in the pulley (1) and secure the power steering pump out of the way.
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  28. Remove the lower generator (3). Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVAL .
  29. Disconnect the fuel supply line. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - QUICK-CONNECT FITTINGS .
  30. Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist and drain the engine oil.
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  31. Loosen both front engine mount through bolts (3).
  32. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from their retainers at the oil pan bolts.
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    CAUTION:

    When servicing or replacing exhaust system components, disconnect the oxygen sensor connector(s). Allowing the exhaust to hang by the oxygen sensor wires will damage the harness or sensor.

  33. Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connectors (1, 2).
  34. Saturate all exhaust bolts and nuts with Mopar® Rust Penetrant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
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  35. Remove the exhaust pipe to manifold bolts (1, 2) and disconnect the front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly at the exhaust manifolds.
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  36. Disconnect the starter wires and remove the starter (1). Refer to STARTER, REMOVAL .
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  37. Remove the transmission inspection and structural dust covers (2). Refer to COVER, STRUCTURAL DUST, REMOVAL .
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  38. Remove the drive plate to converter bolts (Automatic transmission equipped vehicles).
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  39. Remove both the left and right side oil pan to transmission bolts (1).
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  40. Remove the transmission bell housing to engine block bolts (2).
  41. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Intake Manifold Removal/Installation Sequence
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  42. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL  .
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  43. Remove the EGR cooler (2). Refer to COOLER, EGR, REMOVAL .
    NOTE:

    To remove the VVTS, the engine must be at room temperature.

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  44. Remove the VVTS electrical connector (2).
  45. Remove the VVTS retaining bolt.
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    NOTE:

    Do not use air tools to install the (special tool #8984B, Fixture, Engine Lifting) (1) and (special tool #2013800091, Adapter, Engine Lifting Bracket).

  46. Install the engine lift fixture (1) and adapter.
  47. Support the transmission with a suitable transmission jack.
  48. Separate the engine from the transmission and remove engine from the vehicle.
  49. If required, remove the following components for installation on the replacement engine:
    • Remove the accessory drive belt.
    • Engine wiring harness.
    • Upper and lower intake manifold and brackets.
    • Sensors.
    • Timing chain cover.
    • Crankshaft Damper.
    • Accessory drive belt tensioner.
    • Block heater (if equipped).