:  Feb 19, 2008


















. Position the vehicle on a lift.

. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

. Secure the hood in the service position.

. Remove the battery tray.

. Remove the auxiliary battery tray.

. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

. Remove the accessory drive belt.

. Drain the coolant.

. Disconnect the coolant expansion tank lower hose.
  Release the clip.




. Disconnect the thermostat housing coolant hoses.
  Release the 2 clips.

. Disconnect the upper coolant hose assembly.
  Release the 2 clips.




. Disconnect the engine oil cooler coolant hoses.
  Release the 2 clips.
  Remove the hose assembly.




. Tie the hose assembly aside for access.
  Remove the bolt.




. Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner.
  Remove the bolt.




. Remove the fender splash shields.

. Remove the exhaust system.

. Drain the engine oil.

. Release the power steering pump and tie aside
  Remove the 3 bolts.




. Release the A/C compressor and tie aside.
  Remove the 3 bolts.




. Release the transmission cooler pipes.
  Position a container to collect the fluid.
  Remove the bolt.
  Release the 2 clips.
  Move the transmission pipes aside.




. Release the flexplate.
  Remove the grommet.
  Rotate the crankshaft to access the retaining bolts.
  Remove the 3 bolts.




. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the BJB.
  Remove the bolt.
  Position the positive cable aside.




. Disconnect the evaporative emission hose from the intake manifold assembly.
  Position the hose aside for access.




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  : Before the disconnection or removal of any components, ensure the area around joint faces and connections are clean. Plug any open connections to prevent contamination.

Position the EGR valve aside.
  Remove the 4 bolts.
  Remove and discard the gasket.




. Install the special tool.



. Disconnect the engine wiring harness.
  Release the cassette.
  Release and disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
  Remove the ground cable bolt.




. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.



. Depressurize the fuel rail.
  Position an absorbent cloth to collect fluid spillage.

. Using the special tool, disconnect the fuel line.
  Position the supply line aside.




. Release the heat shield for access to the transmission bolts.
  Remove the 2 bolts.
  Move the shield aside.




. Remove the transmission bolts.
  Support the transmission.
  Remove the 16 bolts.




. Remove the upper suspension arm and brake line heat shields for access.
  Remove the 3 bolts.
  Remove the 3 nuts.




. Loosen the Allen bolt and rotate the engine oil cooler aside for access.



. Remove the 2 engine mount nuts.



. Release the engine from mounts and the transmission.
  Install the lifting chains.
  Raise the RH side of the engine by approximately 35 mm.

. Remove the engine RH mount bracket.
  Remove 4 bolts securing the engine mount bracket to the cylinder block.
  Disconnect the engine ground cable from the RH mounting bracket.




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  : Make sure the torque converter remains connected to the transmission.

  : Care must be taken to avoid damaging the steering rack and differential.

Carefully and progressively raise and remove the engine.

. Disconnect the lifting chains.