Engine Removal
NOTE:
Engine and transmission are removed as one unit.
- Drain engine cooling system. Remove hood, air cleaner and disconnect battery ground cable. On Corona models, remove grille and radiator baffle plate.
- On Stout models, remove choke connecting rod. On all models remove radiator hoses, radiator and fan shroud. Remove accelerator connecting rod, coil wire and disconnect primary lead from distributor to coil.
- Disconnect cable from battery to starter. Remove oil cooler lines on Automatic Transmission models. Disconnect clutch hydraulic line on Manual Transmission models. Disconnect vacuum line from brake booster, (if equipped). Disconnect heater hoses (if equipped).
- Disconnect fuel inlet line at fuel pump. Disconnect electrical connections at alternator. Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold. Remove front engine mounting bolts and nuts. Disconnect wires from water temperature sending unit and oil pressure switch.
- Raise front of vehicle and support with safety stands. Drain engine oil. Remove drive shaft and install a suitable plug in rear of transmission to prevent loss of oil.
- Remove transmission cover on Stout models. Remove cover under engine (if equipped). Disconnect shifting rods at transmission. Disconnect speedometer cable, parking brake cable and exhaust pipe support bracket. Remove clutch slave cylinder and line on manual transmission models.
- Place a jack under transmission and remove rear transmission mount. Attach a suitable lifting hoist to engine and lift engine and transmission up and out toward front of vehicle. To install, reverse removal procedure.