Engine - Body Off
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| 303-1246Engine Spreader Bar TKIT-2006UF-FLM TKIT-2006UF-ROW | |
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| 303-1654Lift Eyes | |
| 307-346 (T97T-7902-A)Retainer, Torque Converter TKIT-1998-LM (NavigatoR) TKIT-1997-F/FLM/LT | |
| Floor Crane | |
| Oil Drain Equipment | |
| Trolley Jack | |
| Hose Clamp Remover/Installer | |
| Wooden Block |
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The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.
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During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape and other protective materials prior to installation.
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It is recommended that this component be serviced with the vehicle body removed. If the body cannot be removed, refer to Engine -- Body On in this information.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
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- Remove the engine appearance cover retainers.
- Release the engine appearance cover from the rear and remove the engine appearance cover.
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- If equipped. Remove the bolts.
- Release the retainer and remove the transmission housing cover.
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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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NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.
If equipped. Remove the bolts and the skid plate.
- Remove the oil pan plug and drain the engine oil. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)
- Remove the starter motor bolt and position the ground wire.
- Open the starter motor solenoid battery cable cover.
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- Remove the nut and disconnect the starter motor solenoid battery cable.
- Remove the nut and disconnect the starter motor solenoid control wire.
- Remove the bolt and the starter motor.
- Remove the retainers and the access cover.
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NOTE: Index-mark the end of one torque converter stud and the flexplate for installation.NOTE: Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the engine clockwise.
Remove and discard the torque converter nuts.
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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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NOTE: Mark the location of the bolts during removal.
Remove the lower bellhousing bolt.
- Remove the RH side bellhousing bolts.
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NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nuts and studs or damage to the engine mount can occur.NOTE: The engine mount studs may come off with the nuts.
Remove and discard the RH engine mount nuts. Remove the engine mount studs.
- Remove the nut and position the cooler tubes aside.
- Remove the retainers and position the wiring harness cover from the oil pan.
- Remove the pin-type retainer and position the cooler tubes from the oil pan.
- Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connectors and wire harness retainer.
- Remove the body. Refer to: Body .
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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 LH engine mount through bolt.
- Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 24. Disconnect the fuel supply tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
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- Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 5. Remove the pin-type retainer a position the vapor aside. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
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- Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 5. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
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- Loosen the clamps and remove the CAC -to-TB (throttle body) pipe.
- Disconnect the air bypass tube assembly from the CAC. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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- Disconnect the PCV pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 4. Disconnect the PCV tube quick connect coupling and position from the valve cover. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Cut the housing above the lock tabs.
- Cut the housing arm retainer.
- Remove the housing and retainer from the valve cover spigot. Discard the PCV tube.
- Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 4. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
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- Loosen the clamp at the LHTC.
- Disconnect the LHTC inlet tube from the grommet and remove the inlet tube.
- Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 5. Disconnect the electrical connector, disconnect the coupling and remove the fuel vapor purge valve. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
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- Loosen the clamp at theRHTC.
- Disconnect the RHTC inlet tube from the grommet and remove the inlet tube.
- Loosen the clamps. Disconnect the RHTC outlet tube from the bracket grommet and remove the RHTC outlet tube.
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- Loosen the clamps. Disconnect the LHTC outlet tube from the bracket grommet and remove the LHTC outlet tube.
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- Disconnect the hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 8. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Release the clamps and remove the heater hoses.
- Disconnect the coolant hoses and remove. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Disconnect the coolant hose and position aside. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Disconnect the coolant hoses and remove. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Disconnect the coolant hose and position aside.
- Remove the nut and position out the transmission cooler tube bracket.
- Position out the engine wiring harness.
- Disconnect the generator wiring harness from the engine front cover.
- If equipped
- Disconnect the block heater electrical connector and the wire harness retainer.
- Disconnect the wire harness retainer from the coolant hose.
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- Position back the boot and remove the generator nut.
- Disconnect the electrical connector and the wire harness retainer.
- Detach the transmission wire harness retainer.
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NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
Remove and discard the LH catalytic converter flange nuts.
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NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
Remove and discard the RH catalytic converter flange nuts.
- Remove the upper bellhousing bolts.
- Remove the LH side bellhousing bolts and the shift cable bracket.
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NOTE: Do not support the transmission by the fluid pan, failure to follow instruction may result in serious damage to the transmission.
Support the bellhousing of the transmission with a suitable floor jack and a block of wood. Use the General Equipment: Trolley JackUse the General Equipment: Wooden Block
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NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening or tightening the engine mount-to-frame bolts or damage to the engine mount-to-frame nut plate can occur.NOTE: Leave the LH engine mount in place.
Remove and discard the LH engine mount bolts.
- Install the RH lifting eye. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1654 Lift Eyes.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Install the LH lifting eye. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1654 Lift Eyes.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Install a commercially available quick link on the lift eyes to minimize the spread of the chain.
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NOTE: The use of a ratchet strap may be needed to level the engine.NOTE: Use a commercially available quick link on the chain to minimize the spread of the chain.
- Install the engine spreader bar and the floor crane. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar., 303-1654 Lift Eyes.Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
- Using the floor crane, lift eyes and the engine spreader bar, lift the engine. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar., 303-1654 Lift Eyes.Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
- Rotate the LH engine mount upward from the frame.
- Remove the LH engine mount.
- Disconnect and position aside the generator wiring harness from the engine.
- Using the floor crane, lift eyes and the engine spreader bar, remove the engine. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar., 303-1654 Lift Eyes.Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
- Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.