Removal
Engine
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.
2. NOTE: Index-mark the hood hinge location to aid in hood installation.
Remove the 4 bolts and the hood.
3. NOTICE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.
Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold Service and Repair.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt.
5. Remove the cooling module. For additional information, refer to Engine Cooling Cooling Module.
6. Position the Power Distribution Box (PDB) and wiring harness forward.
7. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to Starting System Starter Motor.
8. Remove the 2 bolts and the flexplate inspection cover.
9. Remove the cylinder block opening cover.
10. Remove the 4 torque converter-to-flexplate nuts.
- Discard the nuts.
11. NOTICE: The torque converter must be installed in it's original orientation to the flexplate or engine damage may occur.
Rotate the flexplate so that the 2 sloted holes are shown at the 6 o'clock position and index mark the torque converter stud to the flexplate to maintain alignment during installation.
12. NOTE: The upper 2 transmission-to-engine bolts will be removed later.
Remove the lower 5 transmission-to-engine bolts.
13. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil. Install the drain plug when finished.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
14. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector and the wiring harness retainer.
15. Remove the 3 bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
16. Remove the nut and the starter wiring harness retainer push pin and position aside the starter wiring harness and transmission cooler tube support bracket.
17. If equipped, disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
18. Remove the 4 exhaust Y-pipe flange nuts.
19. NOTICE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine support insulator nuts or the engine support insulator may be damaged.
NOTE: If during nut removal the stud bolt is extracted from the engine support insulator, separate the nut from the stud bolt prior to stud bolt installation.
Remove the 2 RH engine support insulator nuts.
20. NOTICE: Only use hand tools when loosening the engine support insulator through bolt or the engine support insulator may be damaged.
Remove the LH engine support insulator bolt.
21. Loosen the 2 transmission mount nuts.
22. Remove and discard the oil filter.
23. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the oil filter.
24. Remove the oil cooler threaded shaft and position aside the oil cooler assembly.
25. Remove the Power Steering Pressure (PSP) tube support bracket nut.
26. NOTICE: While servicing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power steering components may result.
Remove the bolt and detach the power steering fluid tubes from the steering gear.
27. NOTICE: Do not install a power steering pump pulley that has been removed and installed twice or pulley failure and/or pump damage may occur. Inspect the pulley for paint marks in the web area near the hub. If there are 2 paint marks, discard the pulley and install a new one. If there is 1 paint mark or no paint marks, use a paint pencil to mark the web area of the pulley near the hub.
Using the Power Steering Pump Pulley Remover, remove the power steering pump pulley.
28. Remove the 3 bolts and position aside the power steering pump.
29. Disconnect electrical connector and detach the connector and wiring harness retainers.
30. Disconnect the PCM electrical connector and the engine wiring harness retainer and position the engine wiring harness aside.
31. Remove the ground strap bolt.
32. Support the transmission.
33. Reposition the transfer case vent hose to access the bolts and remove the upper 2 transmission-to-engine bolts.
34. Install the Engine Lifting Bracket and Engine Support Brackets.
35. Using a floor crane, remove the engine assembly from the vehicle.