Removal and Installation

Both sides

Disconnect the negative battery cable. See BATTERY DISCONNECT .
Remove the fan shroud. See FAN SHROUD REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 4.0L .
Remove the bolt and use it to install the engine lifting eye SST .
Tightening Torque 42 Nm {4.3 kgf-m, 31 ft-lbf}

Fig 1: Removing Bolt
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Fig 2: Removing Bolt
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Remove the bolt.

Fig 3: Installing Engine Lifting Eye SST
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Install the engine lifting eye SST using the previously removed bolt.
Tightening Torque 28 Nm {2.9 kgf-m, 21 ft-lbf}

LH side

Remove the LH engine support insulator-to-LH engine bracket nuts.
Tightening Torque 110 Nm {11.2 kgf-m, 81 ft-lbf}

RH side

Remove the RH engine support insulator-to-RH engine bracket nuts.
Tightening Torque 110 Nm {11.2 kgf-m, 81 ft-lbf}

Both sides

Fig 4: Removing Radiator Bolts
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NOTE:
- LH shown, RH similar.
Remove the 2 radiator bolts.
Tightening Torque 7 Nm {0.7 kgf-m, 62 in-lbf}

Fig 5: Installing Engine 3-Bar Support Kit SST
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Install the engine 3-bar support kit SST and raise the engine until the engine brackets clear the engine support insulator studs.

Fig 6: Removing Fenderwell Splash Shields
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NOTE:
- RH shown, LH similar.
Remove the fenderwell splash shields.

LH side

If equipped, remove the LH front coil spring. See SPRING .
NOTE:
- Some vehicles are equipped with a 2-piece dual converter Y-pipe (LH and RH).
If equipped with a front axle, remove the dual converter Y-pipe. See THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 4.0L .

Fig 7: Securing Axle Housing To Suitable Jack
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WARNING:
- Secure the axle to the jack with a safety strap. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
NOTE:
- Driveshaft shown removed for clarity.
If equipped, secure the axle housing to a suitable jack.

Fig 8: Removing Front Axle Housing Support Bolts And Nuts
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CAUTION:
- Any time bolts, washers, spacers or nuts are loosened in the differential support for any reason, install new components to prevent damage.
If equipped, remove and discard the front axle housing support bolts and nuts.
Tightening Torque 66 Nm {6.7 kgf-m, 49 ft-lbf}

Fig 9: Removing Axle Housing Bolt And Nut
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If equipped, remove and discard the axle housing bolt and nut.
Tightening Torque 66 Nm {6.7 kgf-m, 49 ft-lbf}

Fig 10: Lowering Axle Housing
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Lower the axle housing 25 mm (1 in).
Remove the LH engine support insulator-to-frame nut.
Tightening Torque: 90 Nm {9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lbf} (vehicles built through 12/2005) 103 Nm {10.5 kgf-m, 76 ft-lbf} (vehicles built after 12/2005)
Remove the LH engine support insulator.
If necessary, remove the wiring harness bracket from the LH engine bracket.
If necessary, remove the 4 bolts and the LH engine bracket.
Tightening Torque: 62 Nm {6.3 kgf-m, 46 ft-lbf}

RH side

If equipped, remove the RH front coil spring. See SPRING ..
Remove the RH engine support insulator-to-frame nut.
Tightening Torque: 90 Nm {9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lbf} (vehicles built through 12/2005) 103 Nm {10.5 kgf-m, 76 ft-lbf} (vehicles built after 12/2005)
Remove the RH engine support insulator.
If necessary, remove the bolts and the RH engine bracket.
Tightening Torque: 62 Nm {6.3 kgf-m, 46 ft-lbf}

Both sides

To install, reverse the removal procedure.