Removal (Cherokee & Grand Cherokee)
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 1995 Jeep Wrangler, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1995 Jeep Cherokee, 1994 Jeep Wrangler, and 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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On models with 4.0 L engine, front grill must be removed to access radiator draincock. Draining cooling system can be accomplished by removing drain plug from side of block as well as by loosening radiator draincock. Drain plug is located on lower left side of engine block. See Fig 1.
- Remove hood. Disconnect battery cables. Remove battery. Remove air cleaner. Unplug quick-connect vacuum hose fittings at intake manifold. Drain cooling system. Remove radiator hoses and radiator support. Disconnect harness from electric fan motor (if equipped). Remove fan shroud and fan. Disconnect transmission cooler lines (if equipped). Remove radiator.
- Discharge A/C system (if equipped) using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove A/C service valves. Cap compressor ports. Remove A/C condenser. Disconnect heater hoses at water pump and thermostat housing. Disconnect cruise control (if equipped) and throttle linkage. Disconnect distributor wiring, oil pressure sender wire and fuel injection wire harness at each injector. Tag connectors for installation reference.
- Disconnect line pressure cable to A/T (if equipped). Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect fuel supply quick-connect fittings at fuel rail. Remove fuel line bracket from intake manifold. Remove check valve from power brake booster. Disconnect power steering hoses at steering gear (if equipped). Drain power steering pump reservoir. Cap power steering hoses and fittings.
- Tag and disconnect any remaining vacuum hoses and electrical connectors as required. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold. Remove starter and flywheel cover. Disconnect oxygen (O2) sensor. Disconnect engine speed sensor.
- On A/T models, mark converter and flexplate for installation reference. Remove converter-to-flexplate bolts. Remove upper and loosen lower bellhousing bolts. Remove engine mount bracket bolts. Lower vehicle.
- Attach lifting device to engine. Lift engine from front supports. Place support under bellhousing. Remove remaining bellhousing bolts. Remove engine.