Engine: Service and Repair

1. Remove hood, then disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove undercover, radiator and fan.
3. Drain oil and cooling system.
4. Remove air cleaner assembly from engine.
5. Mark then disconnect all electrical connector, linkages, cables and vacuum hoses from engine.
6. Disconnect front exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold.
7. Loosen clutch control cable adjusting nut.
8. Disconnect and plug heater hoses from heater.
9. On California models, disconnect hose from air switching valve and vacuum switching valve.
10. Remove engine mount nut.
11. Disconnect engine ground strap.
12. Raise and support vehicle.
13. Disconnect back-up light switch electrical connector from transmission.
14. Remove engine mount nuts.
15. Raise engine slightly, then remove left side engine mount stop plate.
16. On 4x4 models, remove transmission from vehicle.
17. Remove parking brake return spring, then disconnect brake cable from bracket.
18. On two wheel drive models, disconnect propeller shaft from transmission.
19. Remove clutch return spring and clutch control cable.
20. Remove front exhaust pipe bracket from transmission.
21. Disconnect speedometer cable from transmission.
22. Position a suitable jack under engine, then raise engine slightly.
23. Remove rear engine mounting bolts.
24. Install suitable engine lifting equipment onto engine.
25. Remove engine and transmission assembly from vehicle.
26. Reverse procedure to install.