Removal
Engine
Special Tool(s)
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly and outlet pipe.
4. CAUTION: The coolant drain procedure must be followed exactly or damage to the engine can occur.
Drain the engine coolant.
5. Discharge the A/C system.
6. Release the fuel pressure.
7. Remove the fresh air filter panel.
8. Remove the front wheels and tires.
9. Remove the three-way catalytic converter (TWC).
10. Remove the driveshaft.
11. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the illustrations and tables.
Item 2: Spring Lock Coupling Removal Note
1. Install the special tool.
2. Press the special tool into the open end of the cage.
3. Separate the spring lock coupling.
Item 7: Vapor Tube Removal Note
1. CAUTION: To disconnect the Norma fitting, squeeze the tabs and pull straight out or damage to the fitting can occur.
Remove the vapor tube from the vapor management valve (VMV).
Item 8: Power Steering Reservoir Removal Note
1. Remove the power steering reservoir bolts.
Item 14: Heater Hoses Removal Note
1. NOTE: Mark the position of the heater hoses for correct installation.
Disconnect the three quick disconnect couplings from the coolant control valve hose at the heater tube assembly.
Item 15: Water Valve Electrical Connector Removal Note
1. Disconnect the water valve electrical connector, unclip the harness from the radiator support and position the harness aside.
Item 32: A/C Low Pressure Hose Removal Note
1. Disconnect the low pressure A/C hose.
Item 33: Anti-lock Brake Sensor Electrical Connector Removal Note
1. Position the inner splash shield aside.
1. Remove the pin-type retainers.
2. Position the inner splash shield aside.
2. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
Item 34: Anti-lock Brake Sensor Harness Removal Note
1. Unclip the anti-lock brake harness from the brake hose.
Item 36: Brake Caliper Removal Note
1. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the hose or damage to the hose may result.
Position the caliper aside and secure.
Item 38: Upper Ball Joint Nut Removal Note
1. NOTE: Hold the external hex when removing the ball joint nuts to prevent damage to the ball joint.
Remove the nut and separate the ball joint from the spindle.
Item 40: Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Electrical Connector Removal Note
1. Position the inner splash shield aside.
1. Remove the pin-type retainers.
2. Position the inner splash shield aside.
2. Disconnect the anti-lock brake sensor electrical connector.
Item 41: Anti-lock Brake Sensor Harness Removal Note
1. Unclip the anti-lock brake harness from the brake hose.
Item 43: Brake Caliper Removal Note
1. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the hose or damage to the hose may result.
Position the caliper aside and secure.
Item 45: Upper Ball Joint Nut Removal Note
1. NOTE: Hold the external hex when removing the ball joint nuts to prevent damage to the ball joint.
Remove the nut and separate the ball joint from the spindle.
Item 47: Shift Cable Removal Note
1. Disconnect the shift cable from the shifter.
Item 48: Shift Cable Removal Note
1. Unclip the shift cable from the bracket.
Item 49: Power Steering Rack Electrical Connector Removal Note
1. Disconnect the rack and pinion steering unit electrical connectors and remove the tie-strap.
Item 62: Transmission-to-Engine Bolt Removal Note
1. Remove the lower six transmission-to-engine bolts.
Item 64: Torque Converter Nut Removal Note
1. NOTE: Make an identifying mark on the nut, stud, and adapter plate to allow for correct installation.
Remove the eight torque converter nuts
Item 65: Engine and Transmission Removal Note
1. Remove the lower air deflector pin-type retainers and remove the air dam.
2. Support the rear of the vehicle with suitable safety stands.
3. Install the special tools.
Item 70: Engine and Transmission Assembly Removal Note
1. Carefully lower the entire assembly from the vehicle.
Item 71: Power Steering Return Hose Removal Note
1. Drain the reservoir and disconnect the return hose at the power steering pump.
Item 72: Engine Block Heater Removal Note
1. Disconnect the engine block heater electrical connector if equipped.
Item 82: Engine and Transmission Assembly Removal Note
1. Install the special tool.
2. Install the special tool.
3. Using the special tool and an engine crane, support the engine and transmission in the front subframe.
Item 90: Engine and Transmission Removal Note
1. Using the special tool and an engine crane, move the engine and transmission from the subframe to rest on the floor or on a bench.
Item 95 and 96: Engine Wiring Harness Removal Note
1. Remove the nuts and position the harness aside.
Item 97: Engine-to-Transmission Bolt Removal Note
1. Remove the bolts and separate the engine from the transmission.