Removal (Commercial Van)
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 . Drain crankcase and cooling system. Remove engine cover and floor panel sections.
- Remove air cleaner, duct and exhaust heat stove pipe. Remove distributor cap and position aside. Disconnect all engine harness electrical connectors and position aside. Disconnect fuel lines from injection unit. Remove fuel line clamps from transmission and position fuel lines aside. Disconnect electrical connectors, vacuum hoses, coolant hoses and control cables as necessary.
- Disconnect ground strap from rear end of left cylinder head. Disconnect all transmission harness electrical connectors and position harness aside. Remove transmission shifter (if necessary). Discharge A/C system (if equipped) using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove A/C compressor. Remove upper radiator hose, all accessory drive belts, fan, fan pulley, fan shroud, lower radiator hose and radiator.
- Remove engine oil filler tube. Remove clutch adjuster rod, return spring and pivot arm assembly (M/T). Disconnect exhaust pipes from manifolds. Disconnect battery cable from clamp on cylinder block. Disconnect drive shaft from transmission. Remove transmission mount.
- Disconnect oil cooler lines from oil filter adapter and oil cooler line clamps from engine. Remove torque converter bolts. Attach engine hoist. Remove engine mount through-bolts. Remove engine.