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Section 135 (4.7L Engine (Service Information)): Engine-4.7L: Removal

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NOTE: This procedure applies to both the 4X2 and 4X4 vehicles, steps that apply to the 4X4 vehicle only, are identified.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative and positive cables.
  2. Remove the battery and the battery tray.
  3. Raise vehicle on hoist.
  4. Remove exhaust crossover pipe from exhaust manifolds.
  5. 4X4 vehicles  Disconnect axle vent tube from left side engine mount.
  6. Remove the through bolt retaining nut and bolt from both the left and right side engine mounts.
  7. 4X4 vehicles  Remove locknut from left and right side engine mount brackets.
  8. Disconnect two ground straps from the lower left hand side and one ground strap from the lower right hand side of the engine.
  9. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor. (Fig 1)
    NOTE: The following step applies to 4X4 vehicles equipped with automatic transmission only.
  10. 4X4 vehicles  Remove the axle isolator bracket from the engine, transmission and the axle.
  11. Remove structural cover (Refer to COVER-STRUCTURAL ).
  12. Remove starter (Refer to STARTERS ).
  13. Drain cooling system (Refer to DRAINING COOLING SYSTEM - ALL GAS ENGINES ).
    Fig 1: Identifying Component Of Crankshaft Position Sensor
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  14. Remove torque converter bolts (Automatic Transmission Only).
  15. Remove transmission to engine mounting bolts.
  16. Disconnect the engine block heater power cable from the block heater, if equipped.
  17. Lower vehicle.
  18. Remove throttle body resonator assembly and air inlet hose.
  19. Disconnect throttle and speed control cables.
  20. Disconnect tube from both the left and right side crankcase breathers (Fig 2). Remove breathers
    Fig 2: Identifying Component Of Throttle Body Connection Points
    G03564167Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  21. Discharge A/C system (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY ) and transmission oil cooler.
  22. Remove a/c compressor (refer to A/C COMPRESSOR ) and transmission oil cooler.
  23. Remove shroud fan assembly (Refer to RADIATOR-3.7L/4.7L/5.7L ), and accessory drive belt belt transmission oil cooler. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING ).
  24. Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines at the radiator.
  25. Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses
  26. Remove radiator Refer to RADIATOR-3.7L/4.7L/5.7L ), A/C Condensor (refer to A/C CONDENSER ) and transmission oil cooler.
  27. Remove generator (Refer to GENERATOR ).
  28. Disconnect the two heater hoses from the timing chain cover and heater core.
  29. Unclip and remove heater hoses and tubes from the intake manifold.
  30. Disconnect engine harness at the following points :
    • Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor (Fig 3)
    • Fuel Injectors
    • Throttle Position (TPS) Switch
    • Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
    • Engine Oil Pressure Switch
    • Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
    • Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) Sensor
    • Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
    • Coil Over Plugs
  31. Disconnect the vacuum lines at the throttle body and intake manifold.
  32. Release fuel rail pressure (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE ) then disconnect the fuel supply quick connect fitting at the fuel rail (Refer to QUICK CONNECT FITTING ).
  33. Remove power steering pump and position out of the way.
  34. Install Special Tools 8400 Lifting Studs, into the cylinder heads.
  35. Install Engine Lifting Fixture Special Tool 8347 (Fig 4) following these steps.
    • Holding the lifting fixture at a slight angle, slide the large bore in the front plate over the hex portion of the lifting stud.
      Fig 3: Identifying Component Of Throttle Body Connection Points
      G03564168Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    • Position the two remaining fixture arms onto the two Special Tools 8400 Lifting Studs, in the cylinder heads.
    • Pull foward and upward on the lifting fixture so that the lifting stud rest in the slotted area below the large bore.
    • Secure the lifting fixture to the three studs using three 7/16 - 14 N/C locknuts.
    • Make sure the lifting loop in the lifting fixture is in the last hole (closest to the throttle body) to minimize the angle of engine during removal.
  36. Disconnect body ground strap at the right side cowl (Figure).
  37. Disconnect body ground strap at the left side cowl (Figure).
    NOTE: It will be necessary to support the transmission in order to remove the engine.
  38. Position a suitable jack under the transmission.
  39. Remove engine from the vehicle.
Fig 4: Identifying Attaching Locations
G03564169Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.