Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

With M/T

1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove oil dipstick.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Remove exhaust crossover pipe, then the inspection cover from transmission.
4. Drain engine oil, then remove engine to transmission strut.
5. Remove engine oil pan attaching screws, then the oil pan. It may be necessary to turn crankshaft to clear front of oil pan.
6. Remove oil pump and pickup tube assembly, then the flexplate to torque converter attaching bolts.
7. Remove starter attaching bolts, then starter.
8. Remove lower bellhousing bolts.
9. Support transmission with suitable stand, then remove starter attaching bolts and starter.
10. Disconnect clutch linkage, remove transmission to clutch bolts, then move engine forward until drive pinion shaft clears clutch disc.
11. Remove front engine mounts.
12. Lower vehicle and drain cooling system.
13. Remove engine cover, then the throttle body air cleaner and throttle body.
14. On models equipped with A/C, recover refrigerant from system and disconnect condenser lines.
15. Remove front bumper, grille and support brace.
16. Disconnect radiator hoses, then remove radiator, condenser and support as an assembly.
17. Remove air conditioning compressor, if equipped, then plug all openings to keep out moisture and dirt.
18. Remove power steering pump with hoses attached and position aside, then remove air pump.
19. Disconnect throttle linkage, vacuum hoses and all engine electrical connectors.
20. Remove alternator, fan blade, pulley and all drive belts.
21. Release fuel pressure as outlined under "Fuel System Pressure Relief" in Precautions, then disconnect fuel line from fuel pump.
22. Remove left exhaust manifold and heat shield, then the distributor cap with spark plug wires attached.
23. 1992 models with 5.9L/V8-360 engine, attach suitable chain to intake manifold to act as an engine lifting fixture.
24. On 1992 models with 3.9L/V6-238 and 5.2L/V8-318 engines and 1993-96 models, remove intake manifold. Do not attempt to attach lifting fixture to intake manifold.
25. install suitable engine hoist to lifting fixture, then place suitable floor jack under transmission.
26. Remove upper bellhousing attaching bolts.
27. Remove engine from vehicle.
28. Reverse procedure to install. Verify proper operation and check for leaks.