Removal (Pickup, Sierra, & Tahoe)
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 24 other vehicles, including the 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada, 1997 GMC Sonoma, 1997 GMC Savana, 1997 GMC Safari, and 1997 GMC Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Remove hood. Remove air cleaner, accessory drive belt, fan and water pump pulley.
- Drain cooling system. Remove fan shroud and radiator. Disconnect heater hoses from engine. Disconnect fuel lines, electrical connectors, vacuum hoses, coolant hoses and control cables as necessary. Discharge A/C system (if equipped) using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove A/C compressor and power steering pump with hoses attached and position aside (if equipped).
- Mark and remove distributor. Raise and support vehicle. Drain crankcase. Disconnect exhaust pipes from manifolds. Disconnect strut rods. Remove flywheel cover. Remove starter. Remove torque converter bolts (A/T). Lower vehicle.
- Support transmission. Attach engine hoist. Remove bellhousing bolts. Remove front engine mount-to-frame bolts. Remove engine.