Engine Support Insulators: Removal

All engine support insulators 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
2. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
3. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
4. Remove the front drive shaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
5. Install the Engine Support Bar and Engine Support Bracket.
   Fig 1: Installing Engine Support Bar And Engine Support Bracket

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6. Remove the 4 Y-pipe flange nuts (2 RH and 2 LH).
   Fig 2: Locating Exhaust Manifold-To-Catalytic Converter Nuts

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7. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts or damage to the transmission mount can occur.

   Loosen the 2 transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.

   Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Mount-To-Crossmember Nuts

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   RH engine support insulator 

8. NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening the engine support insulator through bolts or damage to the engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bracket can occur.

   Loosen the LH engine support insulator through bolt.

9. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine support insulator through bolts or damage to the engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bracket can occur.

   Remove the RH engine support insulator through bolt.

10. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine support insulator nuts or damage to the engine support insulator can occur.
    NOTE: If during nut removal the stud bolt is extracted from the engine support insulator, separate the nut from the stud bolt prior to stud bolt installation.

    Remove the 2 RH engine support insulator nuts.

11. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine support insulator stud bolts or damage to the engine support insulator can occur.

    Remove the 2 RH engine support insulator stud bolts.

12. Position a suitable hydraulic jack under the front axle. Securely strap the jack to the axle.
    Fig 4: Positioning Suitable Hydraulic Jack Under Front Axle

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13. NOTE: Rotate the steering column so the pinch bolt for the steering column coupling allows clearance for the isolator bolt.

    Remove the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

    Fig 5: Locating Upper Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt

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14. Remove the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.
    Fig 6: Locating Axle Shaft Housing Carrier Bushing Bolt

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15. Remove the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
    Fig 7: Locating Lower Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt

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16. NOTE: Use care when lowering the front axle housing or when vacuum lines to the axle solenoid may become disconnected or damaged.

    Lower the axle to allow clearance to the RH lower front mount bracket bolt.

17. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector and the wiring harness retainer.
    Fig 8: Locating A/C Compressor Electrical Connector And Wiring Harness Retainer

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18. Remove the 3 bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
    Fig 9: Locating A/C Compressor Mounting Bolt

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19. Using the Engine Support Bar and Engine Support Bracket, raise the engine.
    Fig 10: Installing Engine Support Bar And Engine Support Bracket

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20. Remove the 3 bolts and the RH engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bracket.
21. Remove the RH engine support insulator.

    LH engine support insulator 

22. NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening the engine support insulator through bolts or damage to the engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bracket can occur.

    Loosen the RH engine support insulator through bolt.

23. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine support insulator through bolts or damage to the engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bracket can occur.

    Remove the LH engine support insulator through bolt.

24. Using the Engine Support Bar and Engine Support Bracket, raise the engine.
    Fig 11: Installing Engine Support Bar And Engine Support Bracket

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25. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine support insulator-to-frame bolts or damage to the engine support insulator-to-frame nut plate can occur.

    Remove the 3 engine support insulator-to-frame bolts.

    • Discard the 3 bolts.
26. Remove the 3 bolts and the LH engine support insulator-to-cylinder block bracket.
27. Remove the LH engine support insulator.
28. 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 12: Removing Engine Support Insulator-To-Cylinder Block Bracket And Bolts (LH)

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