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Removal (Commercial Van)

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  1. Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Remove engine cover and floor panel sections. Remove air cleaner assembly. Drain cooling system. Remove engine oil filler tube. Remove upper and lower radiator hose and both heater hoses. Remove upper and lower fan shrouds. Remove accessory drive belt and fan. Remove accelerator and cruise control (if equipped) cables. Disconnect fuel lines from rear of engine.
  2. Remove A/C compressor with hoses attached and position aside (if equipped). It is not necessary to discharge A/C system. Remove power steering pump pulley, power steering pump from mounting bracket, and position power steering pump with hoses attached aside. Remove power steering mounting bracket. Raise and support vehicle. Drain crankcase. Remove starter and starter opening cover. Remove torque converter to flexplate bolts (A/T). Disconnect transmission cooler pipe bracket from right side of oil pan (if equipped).
  3. Remove exhaust pipe from exhaust manifolds. Remove engine oil cooler pipes. Support transmission with a suitable strap and remove 7 bellhousing bolts. Remove engine mount through-bolts. Lower vehicle. Disconnect engine wiring harness. Remove distributor cap and disconnect fuel pipes from rear of engine. Remove 2 upper bellhousing bolts. Remove EGR pipe. Attach engine lifting brackets (J-41427) to right-rear and left-front of intake manifold. Attach engine hoist. Remove engine from vehicle.
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