Removal Procedure
Fuel Feed Front Pipe (1) - Remove - Fuel Feed Front Pipe Replacement
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Without KL9)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With KL9) .
- Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)
- Drain the engine oil. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
- Recover the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-134a)Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-1234yf)
- Remove the battery tray. Battery Tray Replacement
Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable (3) - Disconnect - Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Replacement
- Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose @ Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe - Disconnect - Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV From Radiator Surge Tank to Radiator and Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Pipe)
Air Cleaner Assembly (1) - Remove - Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
Power Brake Booster Vacuum Hose (1) - Remove - Power Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Replacement (LCV)
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Hose (1) - Remove - Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Hose Replacement
Radiator Inlet Hose (2) - Remove - Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV)
Radiator Outlet Hose (2) - Remove - Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV)
Heater Inlet Hose (3) - Remove - Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV with Rear Aux HVAC Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe to Quick Connect)Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV with Rear Aux HVAC Quick Connect Connector to Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube)Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV without Rear Aux HVAC Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe to Quick Connect)
Heater Outlet Hose (2) - Remove - Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV Quick Connect Connector to Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube)Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV Water Outlet to Heater Coolant Pump)Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV without Rear Aux HVAC Heater Outlet Hose Connector to Heater Core Connector)
- Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose @ Heater Coolant Pump - Disconnect - Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV Radiator Surge Tank to Heater Coolant Pump)
- Power Transfer Unit Vent Hose @ Radiator Surge Tank - Disconnect - Power Transfer Unit Vent Replacement
Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (3) @ Air Conditioning Compressor - Remove - Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LCV)
- NOTE:
Disconnect the left and right sides. Left side shown, right side similar.
Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. (3) Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe (1) @ Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Outlet Pipe (2) - Disconnect - Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection
Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe (1) @ Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Inlet Pipe (2) - Disconnect - Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection
- NOTE:
Disconnect the left and right sides. Left side shown, right side similar.
Front Stabilizer Shaft Link (2) @ Front Stabilizer Shaft - Separate - Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt (1), then disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
- Exhaust Front Pipe - Remove - Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LCV)
- Propeller Shaft - Remove - Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
- Left Front Wheel Drive Shaft - Remove - Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side
- Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft - Right Side - Remove - Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (AWD)
- Position an engine support table under the powertrain assembly.
- With the table positioned, fully raise the table to contact with the powertrain assembly.
Engine Mount Bolt (1) - Remove (Qty: 2) - Engine Mount Replacement
Left Transmission Mount Bolt (3) - Remove (Qty: 3) - Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side
- Remove the frame to body bolts. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Removal and Installation (All Wheel Drive)
- Disconnect electrical connectors as necessary.
- Carefully lower the engine table and raise the body on the hoist until the engine/transaxle and frame are separated from the vehicle.
- Separate the engine from the transaxle. Transmission Replacement (AWD)
- Install the engine to a suitable engine stand.
During the powertrain removal support the vehicle body by placing a jack at the rear of the vehicle.
Blocks of wood can be used between the front of the frame and the oil pan to table in order to level the powertrain during the removal.
Remove ONLY the body to frame bolts as the powertrain will be removed while still bolted to the frame.