Engine Mount LH: Removal

4x2/4x4 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
2. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

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3. Remove the nuts and the hood.

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4. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
   1. Release the clip.
   2. Detach and position the hood shock aside.

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5. Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to: Upper Intake Manifold .
6. Remove the PCV tube.

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7. Remove the LH engine lift eye.

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

   Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

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9. Remove the oil level indicator.

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10. Disconnect the high-pressure fuel pump wiring harness electrical connector.

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11. NOTE: When removing the high-pressure fuel pump noise insulator, spreading the openings will reduce the risk of damage.

    Remove the high-pressure fuel pump noise insulator.

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12. Using a D-ring, install the special tool. Install Special Service Tool: 303-1454 Engine Spreader Bar.

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13. Install Special Service Tool: 303-F070 Support Bar, Engine.

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14. If equipped, remove the bolts and the transmission housing cover.

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

    If equipped, remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

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16. 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 

17. Remove the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .

    4x2/4x4 

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

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

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19. 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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20. 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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21. 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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22. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nuts, studs or damage to the engine mount can occur.
    • Remove and discard the RH engine mount nuts.
    • Remove the RH engine mount studs.

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23. 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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24. 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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25. 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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26. Using a holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

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27. 1. WARNING: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

       Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt.

    2. Separate the steering column shaft U-joint from the steering gear.

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28. Remove the steering gear boot.

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

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30. Remove and discard the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

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31. Remove and discard the axle shaft housing carrier bushing nut and the bolt.

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32. NOTE: After loosening the bolt, it may be necessary to reposition the axle assembly to prevent interference with the steering components when removing the bolt.

    Remove and discard the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing nut and the bolt.

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33. 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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34. Remove the LH engine mount.

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35. 1. Inspect the engine mount-to-frame nut plate for thread damage.
    2. If the nut plate is damaged, remove and discard the engine mount-to-frame nut plate.

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    NOTE: If necessary, the following 4 steps are to remove the LH engine mount-to-cylinder block bracket.
36. Detach the generator wiring harness retainer from the oil filter adapter.

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37. Detach the generator wiring harness from the engine front cover.

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

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

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