Removal (Van)
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- Disconnect battery. Remove engine cover and air cleaner. Drain cooling system and engine oil. Remove auxiliary heater hoses (if equipped). Remove fan shroud and fan assembly. Remove oil filler tube. Disconnect radiator hoses. Remove oil dipstick tube bolts and remove dipstick. Remove power steering hose from steering gear.
- Remove upper intake manifold. See UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD . Raise and support vehicle. On A/T models, disconnect transmission cooler lines at radiator. Remove transmission dipstick and tube.
- Disconnect exhaust pipes from manifold. On M/T models, disconnect manual linkage at transmission. Remove engine mount nuts. Place a jack with wooden block under oil pan near front of engine and raise engine.
- Engine and transmission assembly must remain centered in engine compartment in order for it to be raised approximately 4" (120 mm) at front engine mounts. Use wooden blocks to support engine assembly in this position.
- Remove oil pan bolts and lower oil pan onto crossmember. Remove oil pump bolts and lower oil pump assembly into pan. Remove oil pan and oil pump intermediate shaft.