Engine Mount LH: Removal

4x2/4x4 

1. 1.
   
   With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

1. 2.
   
   
   NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

   Index-mark the hood hinge location to aid in hood installation.

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1. 3.
   
   Remove the nuts and the hood.

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1. 4.
   
   
   NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

   1. 1.
      
      Release the clip.

   1. 2.
      
      Detach and position the hood shock aside.

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1. 5.
   
   Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to: Upper Intake Manifold .

1. 6.
   
   Install Special Service Tool: 303-1245 Engine Lift Eye.

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1. 7.
   
   Install Special Service Tool: 303-F070 Support Bar, Engine., 303-1454 Engine Spreader Bar.

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1. 8.
   
   
   • If equipped, remove the bolts.
   • Release the retainer and remove the transmission housing cover.

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1. 9.
   
   
   NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.
   • If equipped, remove the pin-type retainers.
   • Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

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1. 10.
   
   
   NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.

   If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.

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4x4 

1. 11.
   
   Remove the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .

4x2/4x4 

1. 12.
   
   
   NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

   Remove and discard the exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolts and separate.

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1. 13.
   
   
   NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

   Remove and discard the LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.

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1. 14.
   
   
   NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

   Remove and discard the RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.

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1. 15.
   
   
   NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts or damage to the transmission mount can occur.

   Loosen the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.

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1. 16.
   
   
   NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening or tightening the engine mount through bolts or damage to the engine mount-to-cylinder block bracket can occur.

   Remove and discard the RH engine mount through bolt.

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1. 17.
   
   
   NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening or tightening the engine mount through bolts or damage to the engine mount-to-cylinder block bracket can occur.
   NOTE: 4x4 shown, 4x2 similar.

   Remove and discard the LH engine mount through bolt.

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1. 18.
   
   Using the engine support bar, raise the engine approximately 30 mm (1.18 in). Use Special Service Tool: 303-F070 Support Bar, Engine.

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1. 19.
   
   
   NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the engine mount-to-frame bolts or damage to the engine mount-to-frame nut plate can occur.

   Remove and discard the LH engine mount-to-frame bolts.

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4x4 

1. 20.
   
   Using an adjustable stand, support the front axle. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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1. 21.
   
   Remove the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

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1. 22.
   
   Remove the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.

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1. 23.
   
   Remove the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

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1. 24.
   
   Using an adjustable stand, lower the front axle to allow clearance to the LH engine mount. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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4x2/4x4 

1. 25.
   
   Remove the LH engine mount.

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1. 26.
   
   

   1. 1.
      
      Inspect the engine mount-to-frame nut plate for thread damage.

   1. 2.
      
      If the nut plate is damaged, remove and discard the engine mount-to-frame nut plate.

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1. 27.
   
   Detach the generator wiring harness retainer from the oil filter adapter.

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1. 28.
   
   Detach the generator wiring harness from the engine front cover.

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1. 29.
   
   Detach the generator wiring harness retainer from the lower LH side of the engine block.

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1. 30.
   
   Remove the 4 bolts and the LH engine mount-to-cylinder block bracket.

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