Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

2WD

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Remove air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove engine oil dipstick.
4. Disconnect distributor cap and position away from cowl.
5. Remove fan shroud.
6. Disconnect throttle valve cable from throttle body and mounting bracket.
7. Raise vehicle.
8. Drain engine oil.
9. Remove exhaust pipe from exhaust manifolds.
10. Remove engine mount insulator through bolts.
11. Raise engine by way of oil pan using a block of wood between jack and oil pan.
12. When engine is high enough, place mount through bolts in the engine mount attaching points on the frame brackets.
13. Lower engine so bottom of engine mounts rest on the replacement bolts placed in the mount frame brackets.
14. Remove the transmission to engine braces.
15. Remove starter.
16. Remove transmission torque converter inspection cover.
17. Disconnect rear support cushion from crossmember.
18. Raise rear of transmission away from crossmember.
19. Remove oil pan and one piece gasket.

4WD

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Remove engine oil dipstick.
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Drain engine oil.
5. Remove front axle assembly.
6. Remove both engine mount support brackets (Refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories).
7. Remove transmission inspection cover.
8. Remove oil pan and one-piece gasket.

INSTALLATION

2WD

Fabrication Of Alignment Dowels:

1. Fabricate 4 alignment dowels from 5/16 x 1 1/2 inch bolts. Cut the head off the bolts and cut a slot into the top of the dowel. This will allow easier installation and removal with a screwdriver.

Position Of Dowels In Cylinder Block:

2. Install the dowels in the cylinder block.
3. Apply small amount of Mopar(R) Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant, or equivalent in the corner of the cap and the cylinder block.
4. Slide the one-piece gasket over the dowels and onto the block.
5. Position the oil pan over the dowels and onto the gasket.
6. Install the oil pan bolts. Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (215 inch lbs.).
7. Remove the dowels. Install the remaining oil pan bolts. Tighten these bolts to 24 Nm (215 inch lbs.).
8. Install the drain plug. Tighten drain plug to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
9. Lower transmission onto crossmember.
10. Install rear support cushion bolts. Tighten bolts to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
11. Raise engine by way of oil pan with a wood block placed between jack and oil pan.
12. Remove through bolts from frame brackets and lower engine. Install mount insulator through bolts and tighten to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
13. Install starter.
14. Install transmission torque converter inspection cover.
15. Install engine to transmission braces.
16. Install exhaust pipe.
17. Lower vehicle.
18. Position throttle valve cable into bracket, then attach to throttle body.
19. Connect distributor cap.
20. Install dipstick.
21. Install fan shroud.
22. Install Air cleaner assembly.
23. Connect the negative cable to the battery.
24. Fill crankcase with oil to proper level.

4WD

Fabrication Of Alignment Dowels:

1. Fabricate 4 alignment dowels from 1 1/2 x 5/16 inch bolts. Cut the head off the bolts and cut a slot into the top of the dowel. This will allow easier installation and removal with a screwdriver.