Engine Replacement

Engine Replacement (LTG)

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill).

3. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement Service and Repair.

4. Evacuate the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.

5. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement Service and Repair.

6. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Service and Repair.




7. Remove the air cleaner assembly (1). Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LCV) Service and RepairAir Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LTG) Service and Repair.

8. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct (2). Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (LCV) Air Cleaner Outlet Duct ReplacementAir Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (LTG) Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.




9. Remove the intake manifold cover (2). Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (LCV) Intake Manifold Cover ReplacementIntake Manifold Cover Replacement (LTG) Intake Manifold Cover Replacement.




10. Disconnect the vacuum hose (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.

11. Disconnect the fuel line (1). Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.




12. Disconnect the EVAP hose (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.




13. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose (1). Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LUK) Radiator Outlet Hose ReplacementRadiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV) Radiator Outlet Hose ReplacementRadiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LTG) Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement.




14. Remove the heater inlet hose (1). Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LUK) Heater Inlet Hose ReplacementHeater Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV) Heater Inlet Hose ReplacementHeater Inlet Hose Replacement (LTG) Heater Inlet Hose Replacement.

15. Remove the heater outlet hose (2). Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LUK) Heater Outlet Hose ReplacementHeater Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV) Heater Outlet Hose ReplacementHeater Outlet Hose Replacement (LTG) Heater Outlet Hose Replacement.




16. Remove the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (1). Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement.




17. Disconnect the tie rods (1) from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.




18. Disconnect the stabilizer links (1) from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Front Suspension.

19. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.

20. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUK) Service and RepairExhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LCV) Service and RepairExhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LTG) Service and Repair.

21. Disconnect the lower control arms from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Front Suspension.

22. Remove the left wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side.

23. Remove the intermediate drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement.

Note: During the powertrain removal support the vehicle body by placing a jack at the rear of the vehicle.

24. Position an engine support table under the powertrain assembly.

25. Blocks of wood can be used between the front of the frame and the oil pan to table in order to level the powertrain during the removal.

26. With the table positioned, fully raise the table to contact with the powertrain assembly.




27. Remove the engine mount (1). Refer to Engine Mount Replacement (LCV) Removal and ReplacementEngine Mount Replacement (LTG) Removal and Replacement.

28. Remove the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side.

29. Remove the frame to body bolts. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement Service and Repair.

30. Disconnect electrical connectors as necessary.

31. Carefully lower the engine table and raise the body on the hoist until the engine/transaxle and frame are separated from the vehicle.

32. Separate the engine from the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement Transmission Replacement.

33. Install the engine to a suitable engine stand.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the engine and transaxle back together. Refer to Transmission Replacement Transmission Replacement.

2. Position the powertrain support table under the vehicle.

3. Raise the powertrain into position under the vehicle.

4. With the table positioned, if required, lower the vehicle over the powertrain.

5. Install the NEW frame to body bolts. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement Service and Repair.

6. Lower the vehicle.

7. Install the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side.




8. Install the engine mount (1). Refer to Engine Mount Replacement (LCV) Removal and ReplacementEngine Mount Replacement (LTG) Removal and Replacement.

9. Install the intermediate drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement.

10. Install the left wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side.

11. Connect the lower control arms from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Front Suspension.

12. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUK) Service and RepairExhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LCV) Service and RepairExhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LTG) Service and Repair.

13. Connect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.




14. Connect the stabilizer links (1) from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Front Suspension.




15. Connect the tie rods (1) from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.




16. Install the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (1). Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement.




17. Install the heater outlet hose (2). Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LUK) Heater Outlet Hose ReplacementHeater Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV) Heater Outlet Hose ReplacementHeater Outlet Hose Replacement (LTG) Heater Outlet Hose Replacement.

18. Install the heater inlet hose (1). Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LUK) Heater Inlet Hose ReplacementHeater Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV) Heater Inlet Hose ReplacementHeater Inlet Hose Replacement (LTG) Heater Inlet Hose Replacement.




19. Connect the radiator outlet hose (1). Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LUK) Radiator Outlet Hose ReplacementRadiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV) Radiator Outlet Hose ReplacementRadiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LTG) Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement.




20. Connect the EVAP hose (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.

21. Connect the fuel line (1). Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.




22. Connect the vacuum hose (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.




23. Install the intake manifold cover (2). Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (LCV) Intake Manifold Cover ReplacementIntake Manifold Cover Replacement (LTG) Intake Manifold Cover Replacement.




24. Install the air cleaner assembly (1). Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LCV) Service and RepairAir Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LTG) Service and Repair.

25. Install the air cleaner outlet duct (2). Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (LCV) Air Cleaner Outlet Duct ReplacementAir Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (LTG) Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.

26. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement Service and Repair.

27. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.

28. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill).

29. Fill the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement Service and Repair.

30. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.