Engine Mount - LH, Partial Body Lift: Removal

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
3. Disconnect the windshield washer hose.
   Fig 1: Locating Windshield Washer Hose

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4. Disconnect the underhood light electrical connector and pin-type retainers. Position the wiring aside.
   Fig 2: Locating Underhood Light Electrical Connector And Pin-Type Retainers

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NOTE: Mark the location of the hinges prior to removing the hood.
Fig 3: Locating Hood Lift Rods And Bolts
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5. With the help of an assistant, disconnect the hood lift rods. Remove the 4 bolts and the hood.
6. Disconnect the parking brake cable at the cable-to-cable union. For additional information, refer to PARKING BRAKE AND ACTUATION .
7. Remove the parking brake cable from the frame bracket.
   Fig 4: Locating Parking Brake Cable

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8. Remove the 2 exhaust downpipe bolts.
   Fig 5: Locating Exhaust Downpipe Bolts

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9. Remove and discard the 4 RH engine mount retaining nuts.
   Fig 6: Locating RH Engine Mount Retaining Nuts

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10. Remove and discard the 3 LH engine mount retaining nuts.
    Fig 7: Locating LH Engine Mount Retaining Nuts

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11. Remove and discard the 2 transmission mount retaining nuts.
    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Mount Retaining Nuts

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12. Remove the retaining nut for the transmission cooler tubes. Disconnect the transmission cooler tubes from the stud.
    Fig 9: Locating Transmission Cooler Tube Retaining Nut

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13. Remove the bolt and position aside the ground strap.
    Fig 10: Locating Bolt And Ground Strap

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14. Disconnect the retaining clip for the transmission cooler tubes at the frame.
    Fig 11: Locating Retaining Clip For Transmission Cooler Tubes At Frame

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NOTE: RH side shown in the illustration, LH side similar.
Fig 12: Locating Bolts And Running Boards
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15. If equipped, remove the 18 bolts and the running boards.
NOTE: Use hand tools only to remove the body bolts. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the cage nut.
Fig 13: Locating Body Bolts
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16. Remove and discard the body bolts.
17. Disconnect the retaining clip for the power steering cooler tube at the frame.
    Fig 14: Locating Retaining Clip For Power Steering Cooler Tube At Frame

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18. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
19. Remove the upper cooling fan shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .

    Vehicles with dual generators 

20. Remove the secondary generator. For additional information, refer to CHARGING SYSTEM .

    All vehicles 

21. Disconnect the brake tubes from the retaining clip.
    Fig 15: Locating Brake Tubes And Retaining Clip

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22. Remove the 2 retaining nuts. Position the bracket and master cylinder aside.
    Fig 16: Locating Retaining Nuts, Bracket And Master Cylinder

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23. Remove and discard the bolt. Disconnect the steering shaft.
    Fig 17: Locating Steering Shaft Bolt

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24. Position the fender covers between the cab and the body.
25. Chock the tires.
WARNING: Securely strap the cab to the lift using an appropriate tool. If the cab is not correctly secured, it could shift or fall. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Fig 18: Positioning Hoist To Body
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26. Position the hoist to the body. Using the Universal Cab Hold-Down Straps, secure the body to the hoist.
27. Install the Engine Lifting Bracket on the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) bracket.
    Fig 19: Identifying Engine Lifting Bracket On Front End Accessory Drive Bracket

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NOTE: Use a Heavy Duty Floor Crane and load leveler rated at a minimum of 907 kg (2,000 lb) or damage to the vehicle may occur.
Fig 20: Positioning Heavy Duty Floor Crane With Commercially Available Load Leveler And Attach Chains To Front Of Engine
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28. Position the Heavy Duty Floor Crane with a commercially available load leveler and attach the chains to the front of the engine.
NOTE: If the engine or body is raised too quickly, the space required to remove the LH engine mount will not be enough. Check the height several times while lifting.
29. With the help of an assistant, lift the engine and raise the body 101.6 mm (4 in) at the same time. Check the clearance between the cab mount and the body.
30. Support the engine with jackstands or other suitable support devices.
31. Remove the retaining nut from the oil level indicator and tube.
    Fig 21: Locating Oil Level Indicator Tube Retaining Nut

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32. Remove the bolt. Remove the oil level indicator and tube and position aside.
    • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
      Fig 22: Locating Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt

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33. Disconnect the fuel hoses at the engine.
    • Plug or cap the openings.
      Fig 23: Locating Fuel Hoses

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34. Remove and discard the center bolt for the LH engine mount.
NOTE: The engine mount bracket bolts must be discarded and new bolts installed or damage to the vehicle may occur. They are a torque-to-yield design and cannot be reused.
35. Remove and discard the 4 bolts and the LH engine mount bracket and mount.
    • Rotate the LH engine mount bracket to the front and then remove the LH engine mount. Remove the LH engine mount bracket.