Removal Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J37088-A Fuel Line Quick Connect Separator
- J39580 Universal Engine Support Table

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disable the SIR.
2. Recover the A/C Refrigerant System.





3. Remove the air intake duct.
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
5. Drain the cooling system.





6. Remove the engine cover.





7. Remove the radiator hose at the crossover.
8. Remove the upper radiator hose from the engine.





9. Remove the radiator upper cover.
10. Remove the cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Motor Replacement in Cooling System.





11. Remove the transmission cooler lines from the radiator.





12. Disconnect the coolant overflow hose.
13. Remove the radiator and A/C condenser assembly.
14. Remove the cruise control servo connections.
15. Remove the throttle and cruise control cables from the throttle body.
16. Remove the brake pressure switch and bracket.
17. Disconnect the brake master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement in Brakes and Traction Control.





18. Remove the shift cable from the manual shift lever and the bracket.





19. Remove the vacuum hose from the brake booster.
20. Using the J37088-A fuel line quick connect separator disconnect the fuel inlet and return the lines.
21. Remove the negative battery cable from the left cylinder head.





22. Disconnect the A/C suction hose from the compressor.





23. Disconnect the A/C discharge hose from the compressor.
24. Disconnect the electrical harness from the underhood relay center.
25. Disconnect the electrical pass through by the brake booster.
26. Disconnect the right and left road sensing suspension electrical connectors.
27. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lift Points.





28. Remove the lower engine splash shield.
29. Remove the right and left wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal.





30. Disconnect the steering gear intermediate shaft.





31. Disconnect the wheel speed and brake wear sensors.





32. Disconnect the exhaust downpipe from the exhaust manifold.
33. Disconnect the brake line at the proportioning valves.
34. Disconnect the oxygen sensors electrical connectors.
35. Lower the vehicle.
36. Remove the right and left road sensing suspension wheel speed harness brackets.





37. Remove the front and rear engine mount nuts.





38. Remove the strut to tower bolts at each strut tower.





39. Position J39580 powertrain support dolly under engine assembly.





40. If the powertrain support dolly is unavailable. Support the powertrain with four suitable jackstands.





41. Remove the six frame mount bolts (3).
42. Raise the vehicle slowly.





43. Remove the flywheel inspection cover.





44. Disconnect the torque converter from the flywheel
45. Attach an engine lift to the engine.
46. Disconnect the left engine mount from the frame.
Refer to Engine Mount Replacement (Front).
47. Remove the engine to transaxle bracket.





48. Remove the power steering gear heat shield.
49. Remove the power steering gear and set aside.
50. Disconnect the right engine mount to frame.
51. Remove the transaxle to engine bolts.
52. Raise engine from the frame and transaxle assembly.
53. Transfer necessary parts as required.