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Section 766 (5.7L Engine (Service Information) 1500): Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: Engine Cover
GC0087996Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Remove the Hood. Refer to HOOD, REMOVAL .
  2. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector (3).
  3. Remove the clean air hose (2).
  4. Remove the engine cover (1). Refer to COVER, ENGINE, REMOVAL, 5.7L .
  5. Remove the air cleaner housing (4)
  6. Perform the Fuel System Pressure Release procedure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
    Fig 2: Battery
    GC0087848Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Disconnect the negative battery cable (1).
    WARNING:

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

  8. Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 3: Identifying Drive Belt (5.7L)
    GC0087997Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    CAUTION:

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

  9. Insert a suitable square drive ratchet into the square hole on the belt tensioner arm (7).
  10. Release the belt tension by rotating the tensioner (7) clockwise until the accessory drive belt (4) can be removed from the generator pulley only.
    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.

  11. If equipped, remove the viscous fan drive assembly. Refer to FAN, COOLING, VISCOUS, REMOVAL .
  12. Recover the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 4: Upper Radiator Seal
    GC0087421Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  13. Remove the upper radiator seal four push pins (1).
  14. Remove the two plastic rivets (2) and remove the upper radiator seal.
  15. Remove the fan shroud mounting bolts and pull the shroud up and out of the radiator tank clips.
  16. Remove the radiator and A/C condenser as an assembly from the vehicle. Refer to RADIATOR, ENGINE COOLING, REMOVAL .
    Fig 5: A/C Compressor
    GC0087998Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  17. Remove the A/C compressor (4). Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, REMOVAL .
  18. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors and remove the generator assembly (2). Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVAL .
    Fig 6: Heater & Lower Radiator Hose
    GC0087999Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  19. Disconnect the heater hoses (2) and lower radiator hose (1).
    Fig 7: Power Steering Pump
    GC0083625Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

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

  20. If equipped, remove the three bolts securing the power steering pump through the holes in the pulley (1) and secure the power steering pump out of the way.
  21. Disconnect the fuel supply line. Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECT .
  22. Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist and drain the engine oil.
  23. Continue to step 24 for 2WD models, for 4WD models, proceed to step 26. 
    Fig 8: Engine Mount Bolt
    GC0082897Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  24. Remove the front engine mount through bolts (3).
  25. Continue to step 32.
    Fig 9: Engine Mount Bracket Bolts
    G00563587Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  26. Remove the engine mount bracket to pinion housing retaining bolts (1).
  27. Remove the engine mount bracket to transmission retaining bolts (2) and remove the bracket.
    Fig 10: Left Side Engine Mount Bracket Nuts
    G00563588Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  28. Remove the left side engine mount bracket to engine mount nuts from the bolts (1).
    Fig 11: Right Side Engine Mount Bracket Nuts
    G00563589Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  29. Remove the right side engine mount bracket to engine mount nuts from the bolts (1).
    Fig 12: Engine Mount Bracket Lower Bolts
    G00563590Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  30. Remove the lower bolts (1).
    Fig 13: Engine Mount Bracket Upper Bolts Slots
    G00563591Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  31. The upper bolts (1) are left in place to support engine, the brackets are slotted to allow engine removal.
  32. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from their retainers at the oil pan bolts.
    Fig 14: Oxygen Sensor, Oxygen Sensor Connector, Ball Flange Nut & LH Catalytic Converter
    GC0080046Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    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 and/or sensor.

  33. Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connectors (2).
  34. Saturate all exhaust bolts and nuts with Mopar® Rust Penetrant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
  35. Remove the exhaust pipe to manifold bolts (3) (left side shown in illustration, right side similar) and disconnect the front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly (4) at the exhaust manifolds.
    Fig 15: Starter & Fastener
    GC0082898Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  36. Disconnect the starter wires and remove the starter (1). Refer to STARTER, REMOVAL .
    Fig 16: Structural Dust Cover
    GC0085486Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  37. Remove the transmission inspection and structural dust covers (2). Refer to COVER, STRUCTURAL DUST, REMOVAL, 5.7L .
    Fig 17: Torque Converter Bolts
    GC0081755Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  38. Remove the drive plate to converter bolts (Automatic transmission equipped vehicles).
    Fig 18: Oil Pan To Transmission Bolts
    GC0092084Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  39. Remove both the left and right side oil pan to transmission bolts (1).
    Fig 19: Removing Transmission To Engine Bolts
    GC0082899Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  40. Remove the transmission bell housing to engine block bolts (2).
  41. Lower the vehicle.
  42. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL, 5.7L .
    Fig 20: VVTS
    GC0088008Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

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

  43. Remove the VVTS electrical connector (2).
  44. Remove the VVTS retaining bolt (1).
    Fig 21: Engine Lift Fixture & Adapter
    GC0088009Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Do not use air tools to install (special tool #8984B, Fixture, Engine Lifting) Engine Lift Fixture (1) and Adapter (special tool #8984B, Fixture, Engine Lifting) Eagle (2).

  45. Install the engine lift fixture (special tool #8984B, Fixture, Engine Lifting) (1) and adapter (special tool #8984B, Fixture, Engine Lifting) Eagle (2).
  46. Separate the engine from the transmission and remove engine from the vehicle.
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