Engine - Removal Procedure Revision
Bulletin No. T 84-15File In Group 6A
Number 46
Date Nov. '83
SUBJECT: ENGINE REMOVAL PROCEDURE REVISION (2.0 LITER)
MODELS AFFECTED: 1983-1984 CIMARRONS
The following procedure should be used whenever it becomes necessary to remove a 2.0L engine. This updates the procedure published on page 6A2-21 in the 1983 Service Information Manual; the 1984 service information will be updated to include this information.
1. Disconnect battery.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Remove air cleaner.
4. Disconnect accelerator and TV cables.
5. Disconnect ECM harness at engine.
6. Disconnect necessary vacuum hoses.
7. Disconnect radiator hoses at engine.
8. Disconnect heater hoses at engine.
9. Remove exhaust heat shield.
10. Remove adjustment bolt at motor mount.
11. Disconnect engine wiring harness at bulkhead.
12. Remove windshield washer bottle.
13. Remove alternator belt.
14. Remove power steering bolt.
15. Disconnect fuel hoses.
16. Raise vehicle.
17. Remove A/C brace.
18. Remove inner fender splash shield.
19. Remove A/C compressor.
20. Remove flywheel splash shield.
21. Disconnect starter wires.
22. Disconnect front starter brace.
23. Remove starter.
24. Remove torque converter bolts.
25. Remove crankshaft pulley.
26. Remove crankshaft hub using Tool J-24420.
27. Remove oil filter.
28. Disconnect engine to transmission bracket.
29. Disconnect right rear motor mount.
30. Disconnect exhaust at manifold.
31. Disconnect exhaust at center hanger and loosen muffler hanger.
32. Disconnect TV and shift cable bracket.
33. Remove lower two bellhousing bolts.
34. Lower vehicle.
35. Remove right front motor mount nuts.
36. Remove alternator and adjusting brace.
37. Disconnect master cylinder and push aside.
38. Install lifting device.
39. Remove right front motor mount bracket.
40. Remove upper bellhousing bolts.
41. Remove power steering pump while lifting engine.
42. Remove engine.