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Engine 4.7L: Removal

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NOTE: This procedure applies to both the 4X2 and 4X4 vehicles, steps that apply to the 4X4 vehicle only, are identified.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative and positive cables.
  2. Remove the battery and the battery tray.
  3. Raise vehicle on hoist.
  4. Remove exhaust crossover pipe from exhaust manifolds.
  5. 4X4 vehicles  Disconnect axle vent tube from left side engine mount.
  6. Remove the through bolt retaining nut and bolt from both the left and right side engine mounts (Fig 1) (Fig 2).
    Fig 1: Removing Engine Mount Through Bolt And Nut From Engine 4X2
    G02656920Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    Fig 2: Removing Engine Mount Through Bolt And Nut From Engine 4X4
    G02656921Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. 4X4 vehicles  Remove locknut from left and right side engine mount brackets (Fig 2).
  8. Disconnect two ground straps from the lower left hand side and one ground strap from the lower right hand side of the engine.
  9. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor. (Fig 3)
    NOTE: The following step applies to 4X4 vehicles equipped with automatic transmission only.
    Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G02656923Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  10. 4X4 vehicles  Remove the axle isolator bracket from the engine, transmission and the axle (Fig 4).
    Fig 4: Removing Axle Isolator Bracket From-4X4 Vehicles
    G02656922Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  11. Remove structural cover (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/STRUCTURAL COVER-REMOVAL ).
  12. Remove starter (Refer to STARTER ).
  13. Drain cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE-DRAINING COOLING SYSTEM 4.7L ).
  14. Remove torque converter bolts (Automatic Transmission Only).
  15. Remove transmission to engine mounting bolts.
  16. Disconnect the engine block heater power cable from the block heater, if equipped.
  17. Lower vehicle.
  18. Remove throttle body resonator assembly and air inlet hose.
  19. Disconnect throttle and speed control cables.
  20. Disconnect tube from both the left and right side crankcase breathers (Fig 5). Remove breathers
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Crankcase Breather Connection Points
    G02656924Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  21. Discharge A/C system (Refer to REFRIGERANT ).
  22. Remove A/C compressor (Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR ).
  23. Remove shroud, fan assembly and accessory drive belt (Refer to DRIVE BELTS ).
  24. Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines at the radiator.
  25. Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses.
  26. Remove radiator (Refer to RADIATOR ), A/C condenser (Refer to A/C CONDENSER ) and transmission oil cooler.
  27. Remove generator (Refer to GENERATOR ).
  28. Disconnect the two heater hoses from the timing chain cover and heater core.
  29. Unclip and remove heater hoses and tubes from the intake manifold (Fig 6).
    Fig 6: Removing Heater Hoses and Tubes
    G02656925Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  30. Disconnect engine harness at the following points:
    • Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor (Fig 7)
    • Fuel Injectors
    • Throttle Position (TPS) Switch
    • Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
    • Engine Oil Pressure Switch
    • Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
    • Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) Sensor
    • Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
    • Coil Over Plugs
    Fig 7: Throttle Body Connection Points
    G02656926Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  31. Disconnect the vacuum lines at the throttle body and intake manifold.
  32. Release fuel rail pressure (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE ) then disconnect the fuel supply quick connect fitting at the fuel rail (Refer to FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS ).
  33. Remove power steering pump and position out of the way.
  34. Install Special Tools 8400 Lifting Studs, into the cylinder heads.
  35. Install Engine Lifting Fixture Special Tool 8347 (Fig 8) following these steps.
    • Holding the lifting fixture at a slight angle, slide the large bore in the front plate over the hex portion of the lifting stud.
    • Position the two remaining fixture arms onto the two Special Tools 8400 Lifting Studs, in the cylinder heads.
    • Pull forward and upward on the lifting fixture so that the lifting stud rest in the slotted area below the large bore.
    • Secure the lifting fixture to the three studs using three 7/16-14 N/C locknuts.
    • Make sure the lifting loop in the lifting fixture is in the last hole (closest to the throttle body) to minimize the angle of engine during removal.
    Fig 8: Engine Lifting Fixture Attachment Locations
    G02656927Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  36. Disconnect body ground strap at the right side cowl (Fig 9).
    Fig 9: Body Ground Strap-Right Side Removal/Installation
    G02656928Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  37. Disconnect body ground strap at the left side cowl (Fig 10).
    NOTE: It will be necessary to support the transmission in order to remove the engine.
    Fig 10: Body Ground Strap-Left Side Removal/Installation
    G02656929Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  38. Position a suitable jack under the transmission.
  39. Remove engine from the vehicle.
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