Removal

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove the radiator fan.
4. Remove the intake manifold.
5. Install Tool 8534 Do not raise engine at this time.
6. Raise vehicle on hoist.
7. Disconnect exhaust pipe at exhaust manifolds.
8. Remove the structural cover. using sequence shown.




9. Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
10. Position suitable jack under engine.
11. Remove both left and right side engine mount through bolts (1) and (3).
12. Raise engine to provide clearance to remove oil pan.
13. Place blocks of wood between engine brackets and lower mounts to provide stability to engine.

NOTE: Do not pry on oil pan or oil pan gasket. Gasket is mounted to engine and does not come out with oil pan.




14. Remove the oil pan mounting bolts and oil pan.
15. Unbolt oil pump pickup tube and remove tube and oil pan gasket from engine.