Engine Support Insulators: Removal

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, REFER to JACKING & LIFTING .
NOTE: Index-mark the hood hinge location to aid in hood installation.
NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
Fig 1: Locating Hood And Bolts
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2. Remove the 4 bolts (2 shown) in illustration and the hood.
3. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD  .
4. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, REFER to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
5. Remove the 6 screws and release the 2 cowl panel clips and remove the cowl panel.
   Fig 2: Locating Cowl Panel

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6. Install the LH engine lift eye.
   Fig 3: Installing LH Engine Lift Eye

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7. Remove the 4 pushpins and the upper radiator air deflector.
   Fig 4: Locating Upper Radiator Air Deflector And Pushpins

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8. Install the Engine Support Bar.
   Fig 5: Installing Engine Support Bar

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9. If equipped, remove the front driveshaft. For additional information, REFER to DRIVESHAFT .
10. Remove the 2 exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolts and separate.
    • Discard the 2 bolts.
      Fig 6: Locating Exhaust Y-Pipe Dual Catalytic Converter-To-Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Bolts

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NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
Fig 7: Locating LH And RH Catalytic Converter-To-Exhaust Manifold Nuts
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11. Remove and discard the 2 LH and RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts or damage to the transmission mount can occur.
Fig 8: Locating Transmission Mount-To-Crossmember Nuts
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12. Loosen the 2 transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.

    RH engine support insulator 

13. Remove the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor belt. For additional information, REFER to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
14. Remove the 3 bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
    Fig 9: Locating A/C Compressor And Bolts

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15. Remove the starter. For additional information, REFER to STARTING SYSTEM .
NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening or tightening the engine support insulator through bolts or damage to the engine support insulator-to cylinder block bracket can occur.
16. Remove the RH and LH engine support insulator through bolts.
NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the engine support insulator nuts or damage to the engine support insulator can occur.
NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the engine support insulator stud bolts or damage to the engine support insulator can occur.
Fig 10: Locating RH Engine Support Insulator Nuts And Stud Bolts
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17. Remove the 2 RH engine support insulator nuts and stud bolts.
18. Raise the engine approximately 30 mm (1.18 in).
19. Remove the RH engine support insulator.
20. Remove the 4 bolts and the RH engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bracket.

    LH engine support insulator 

NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening or tightening the engine support insulator through bolts or damage to the engine support insulator-to cylinder block bracket can occur.
21. Remove the LH and RH engine support insulator through bolts.
22. Raise the engine approximately 30 mm (1.18 in).
NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the engine support insulator-to-frame bolts or damage to the engine support insulator-to-frame nut plate can occur.
Fig 11: Locating LH Engine Support Insulator-To-Frame Bolts
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23. Remove the 3 LH engine support insulator-to-frame bolts.

    Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) - LH engine support insulator 

24. Position a suitable hydraulic jack under the front axle. Securely strap the jack to the axle.
    Fig 12: Positioning Suitable Hydraulic Jack Under Front Axle

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25. Remove the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
    Fig 13: Locating Upper Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt

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26. Remove the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.
    Fig 14: Locating Axle Shaft Housing Carrier Bushing Bolt

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27. Remove the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
    Fig 15: Locating Lower Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt

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28. Lower the front axle to allow clearance to the LH engine support insulator.

    LH engine support insulator 

29. Remove the LH engine support insulator.
    Fig 16: Locating LH Engine Support Insulator

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30. Inspect the engine support insulator-to-frame nut plate for thread damage. If the nut plate is damaged, bend 2 tabs back and remove the nut plate. Replace the nut plate with service part number 56190 and bend the 2 tabs back to the original position.
    Fig 17: Removing Engine Support Insulator-To-Frame Nut Plate

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    NOTE: If necessary, the following 3 steps are to remove the LH engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bracket.
31. Detach the generator wiring harness from the engine front cover.
    • Detach the generator wiring harness retainer from the oil filter adapter.
      Fig 18: Locating Generator Wiring Harness

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32. Detach the generator wiring harness retainer from the lower LH side of the engine block.
    Fig 19: Locating Generator Wiring Harness Retainer

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33. Remove the 4 bolts and the LH engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bracket.