Removal Procedure
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- Place the hood in the service position. Refer to Hood Service Positioning .
- Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
- Remove the front end upper tie bar. Refer to Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement .
- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (RPOs LC9, LMG, LY5, L76) , Intake Manifold Replacement (RPOs LY2, LY6) , Intake Manifold Replacement (Except RPOs LY2, LY6, LC9, LMG, LY5) .
- Remove the radiator vent inlet hose (2) from the radiator inlet hose clip (3).
- Reposition the radiator vent inlet hose clamp (1) at the air bleed pipe.
- Remove the radiator vent inlet hose (2) from the air bleed pipe and reposition.
- Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp (3) at the water pump.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water pump.
- Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the water pump.
- Remove the radiator outlet hose from the water pump.
- Remove the heater hoses. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (Non-HP2) and Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (Non-HP2) .
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the oil pressure sensor.
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (2) from the lifter oil manifold.
- Remove the engine ground strap bolt from the rear of the left cylinder head and cowl and reposition.
- Remove the negative battery cable stud (1) from the right cylinder head.
- Remove the negative battery cable terminal (2) and the engine harness ground (3) from the right cylinder head.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the engine harness clip (1) from the ground stud.
- Remove the engine harness ground stud (2) from the engine block.
- Remove the engine harness grounds (3) from the engine block.
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (4) from the knock sensor.
- Remove the transmission oil cooler line clip bolt from the oil pan, if equipped.
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the camshaft position (CMP) sensor wire harness.
- Remove the battery cable channel bolt (2).
- Slide the channel pin (3) out of the oil pan tab.
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement .
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (2) from the knock sensor.
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (4) from the oil level sensor.
- Remove the engine harness clip (3) from the transmission oil cooler line bracket.
- Disconnect the coolant heater cord from the coolant heater, if equipped.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the rear power steering pump-to-engine block bolt (1500 series shown, 2500 series similar).
- Remove the generator bracket bolts.
- Position the generator bracket (with power steering pump) aside.
- Remove the ignition coil, as required for the proper fit of the J 41798 Engine Lift Bracket before lifting the engine. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement .
- Remove the transmission oil level indicator tube nut (1).
- Remove the transmission oil level indicator tube.
- Install the J 41798
Engine Lift Bracket to the cylinder heads.
Tighten
- Tighten the M8 engine lift bracket bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Tighten the M10 engine lift bracket bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- For 1500 series vehicles with a 4.8L engine, remove the left and right engine mount to frame bolts (1).
- For 1500 series vehicles with a 5.3L, 6.0L, or 6.2L engines, remove the left and right engine mount to frame bolts (1).
- For 2500 series vehicles with a 5.3L, 6.0L, or 6.2L engines, remove the left and right engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts (1).
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the engine shield bolts and shield.
- For 1500 series vehicles, remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and plate, if equipped.
- For 2500 series vehicles, remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and plate, if equipped.
- Place a suitable drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.
- Remove the oil pan drain plug (430).
- Allow the oil to drain completely.
- Reinstall and tighten the oil pan drain plug.
Tighten
Tighten the drain plug to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (with Exhaust Clamp) , or Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement
- Remove the flywheel to torque converter bolts.
- Remove the fuel/evaporative emission (EVAP) pipe bracket nut from the transmission stud (typical installation shown).
- Remove the fuel/EVAP pipe bracket from the stud. Reposition the bracket out of the way.
- For the 4L80-E automatic transmission, remove the transfer case vent hose bracket (1) nut from the stud, if equipped.
- For the 4L60-E/4L70-E/6L80-E automatic transmission, remove the transfer case vent hose bracket (2) nut from the stud, if equipped.
- Reposition the transfer case vent hose bracket and hose out of the way, if equipped.
- If equipped with the 4L60-E/4L70-E automatic transmission, remove the transmission bolts/studs.
- If equipped with the 4L80-E automatic transmission, remove the transmission bolts/studs.
- If equipped with the 6L80-E automatic transmission, remove the transmission bolts/studs.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Position and install an engine hoist to the J 41798 Engine Lift Bracket.
- Install a floor jack under the transmission for support.
- Remove the engine from the vehicle.
- Install the J 21366 Converter Holding Strap to the transmission in order to hold the torque converter.
- Position and install the engine onto an engine stand.
- Remove the engine hoist. from the J 41798 Engine Lift Bracket.
- Remove the J 41798 from the engine.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .