Chevelle (Mark IV Engines)
Remove distributor cap, radiator shroud and upper mounting panel. Place heavy cardboard between fan and radiator. Disconnect battery cable and throttle cable. Fabricate engine suspension hook (see illustration) and place in position with suitable chain (approximately 4 feet long) over cowl. Insert a bolt through hook and center link of chain. Raise vehicle and drain engine oil. On floor shift synchro-mesh models disconnect shift linkage from shift lever. Other models, disconnect transmission linkage. Disconnect speedo cable and back-up light switch connector. Remove crossmember bolts, raise engine, slide crossmember to rear. Remove exhaust crossover pipe or disconnect exhaust pipes at manifolds. Remove transmission from engine. On manual transmission remove flywheel housing and clutch throwout bearing. Remove engine mount through bolts and raise engine 4 inches. Suspend rear of engine by attaching chain from fabricated hook to bell housing or transmission mounting bolts. Lower jack. Raise front of engine and insert 2 inch blocks of wood under engine mounts. Rotate crankshaft until timing mark on damper is at 6 o'clock and remove oil pan.