Removal - Engine

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Fig 1: Engine Cover

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1 - Engine Cover

2 - Attaching Studs

Remove the engine cover (1).
Perform the Fuel System Pressure Release procedure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Remove the air cleaner resonator and duct work as an assembly.
Remove the cowl top panel. Refer to REMOVAL .
Drain cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to 5.7L/6.1L .
Remove radiator fan shroud. Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 2: A/C Compressor Mounting - 5.7L
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Remove the A/C compressor (3) with the lines attached. Secure compressor out of the way.

Fig 3: Generator Support Bracket - 5.7L
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Remove the generator support bracket (1).

Fig 4: Generator Mounting - 5.7L
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Remove generator (2). Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 5: Heater Supply Hose
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1 - Heater Hose

2 - Clamp

3 - Tube

Fig 6: Heater Hose Return
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1 - Heater Hose

2 - Clamp

3 - Tube
Remove the intake manifold and IAFM as an assembly. Refer to MANIFOLD - INTAKE .
Remove the ground wires from the rear of each cylinder head.
Disconnect the heater hoses (1).

Fig 7: Front Belly Pan
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NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect P/S hoses from pump, for P/S pump removal.
Remove the power steering pump and set aside.
Disconnect the fuel supply line. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist and drain the engine oil.
Remove the belly pan (2). Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 8: Left Drive Axle & Intermediate Shaft
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Remove engine front mount to frame nuts.
FOR AWD ONLY - Mark the front driveshaft to the flange at both ends to ensure correct installation.
FOR AWD ONLY - Remove front drive shaft fasteners from the differential and transfer case. Remove the driveshaft from the vehicle.
FOR AWD ONLY - Remove the left (2) and right front drive axles.

Fig 9: Front Drive Axle Housing
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FOR AWD ONLY - Remove the differential support bracket (1) from the differential to the engine block.

Fig 10: Front Drive Axle Assembly

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1 - LEFT FRONT DRIVE AXLE

2 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

3 - OIL PAN

4 - FRONT DRIVE AXLE HOUSING

FOR AWD ONLY - Unbolt the differential (4) from the oil pan (3).

FOR AWD ONLY - Rotate the differential (4) so the drive flange is facing forward and the oil pan side is facing up. Remove the differential out through the opening at the rear of the cradle.

Fig 11: Front Drive Axle Assembly

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1 - LEFT FRONT DRIVE AXLE

2 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

3 - OIL PAN

4 - FRONT DRIVE AXLE HOUSING

FOR AWD ONLY - Remove the intermediate shaft (2) from the oil pan (3).

Fig 12: Relocate Starter
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1 - STARTER

2 -BOLTS
Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from their retainers at the oil pan bolts.
Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifolds.
Disconnect the starter wires. Remove starter motor (1). Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 13: Removing Torque Converter Access Cover
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1 - ACCESS COVER

2 - BOLT
Remove the torque converter access cover (1).

Fig 14: Torque Converter Bolts
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1 - Bolts

Remove drive plate to converter bolts (1).

Fig 15: Removing Transmission to Oil Pan Bolts

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1 - BOLTS

2 - ENGINE OIL PAN

3 - TRANSMISSION

Fig 16: Remove/Install Transmission to Engine Bolts

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1 - ENGINE

2 - BOLTS

3 - TRANSMISSION

Remove transmission bell housing to engine block bolts (2).

Fig 17: Engine Lift Fixture And Adapter

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1 - Bolts

2 - Engine Lift Fixture

3 - Adapter Bolt

4 - Adapter

5 - Adapter Nut

Lower the vehicle.
Install engine lift fixture (2), special tool # 8984 and 8984-UPD (4).
Separate engine from transmission, remove engine from vehicle, and install engine assembly on a repair stand.