On 4WD models:
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the electrical connector(1) (if equipped) and the vent hose (2).
- Remove the right half shaft.
- Separate the propeller shaft as necessary, and position out of the way. (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT-FRONT - REMOVAL)
- Drain the differential.
- Support the differential with a suitable lifting device.
- Remove the front differential front bolts.
- Remove the differential right bolt.
- Remove the differential rear bolt.
- Remove the differential assembly with the left half shaft still attached.
- Loosen the engine mount bolts.
- Raise the engine so that the weight is off of the mount bolts.
- Secure the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
- Remove the steering gear as necessary. (Refer to STEERING/GEAR - REMOVAL)
- Support the cradle with suitable lifting device.
- Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the location of the engine support cradle on the underbody.
- Remove the four bolts at each corner and lower the cradle.
- Remove the lower control arms.
- Remove the sway bar.