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Engine Assembly

Fig 1: Identifying Tire & Wheel Mounting
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  1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  3. Drain cooling system.
  4. Remove both front wheels (1).
    Fig 2: Identifying Inlet Hose & Electrical Connection
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  5. Discharge A/C system using a suitable refrigerant recovery machine.
  6. Remove throttle body air inlet hose (1) and air cleaner housing assembly. See REMOVAL .
    Fig 3: Identifying Front Splash Shields
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  7. Remove left and right splash shields (2). Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 4: Identifying Front Lower Fascia Closeout
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  8. Remove front fascia closeout (1). Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 5: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose
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    1 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
    2 - UPPER RADIATOR HOSE
  9. Disconnect upper (2) and lower radiator hoses at radiator.
    Fig 6: Identifying A/C Line
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    1 - A/C LINE
    2 - SUPPORT BRACKET
  10. Automatic Transmission Equipped Vehicles:  
    1. Remove the transaxle oil cooler lines. Plug lines and fittings to prevent debris from entering transaxle or cooler circuit.
    2. Disconnect transmission electrical harness connectors.
    3. Disconnect transmission shift cable.
  11. Disconnect A/C lines (1) at condenser.
    Fig 7: Identifying A/C Line
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    1 - A/C LINE
    2 - SUPPORT BRACKET
  12. Manual Transmission Equipped Vehicles:  
    1. Disconnect transmission shift cables and remove from retaining bracket.
    2. Disconnect back up lamp switch connector.
  13. Disconnect A/C lines (1) at condenser.
    Fig 8: View Of Coolant Recovery Container - Pressure System
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  14. Disconnect the hose from the engine to the coolant recovery container (2).
  15. Remove cooling module (fan, radiator, A/C condenser).
  16. Remove fasteners attaching ABS brake module to lower radiator crossmember. Support module with a suitable retaining strap.
    Fig 9: View Of Coolant Recovery Container - Pressure System
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  17. Disconnect engine electrical harness from PCM and bulkhead connectors.
  18. Disconnect brake line from retaining clips that attach to lower radiator crossmember.
  19. Disconnect hose from the radiator to the coolant recovery container (3).
    Fig 10: Identifying Propeller Shaft To PTU & Fasteners
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  20. Remove the propeller shaft to ptu fasteners (2). (If equipped). Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 11: Identifying Axle Shaft Hub Nut
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  21. Remove both axle shafts (2). Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 12: Identifying Engine Mount Horizontal Thru Bolt
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  22. Remove front engine mount thru bolt (1). Remove front engine mount (3) from lower radiator crossmember.
    Fig 13: Identifying Engine Mount/Cross Member
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  23. Remove lower radiator crossmember (2).
    Fig 14: Accessory Drive Belt System - 2.7L
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    1 - GENERATOR
    2 - IDLER/TENSIONER
  24. Remove accessory drive belts (2). Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 15: Removing/Installing Stretch To Fit Power Steering Belt
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    1 - POWER STEERING PULLEY
    2 - STRETCH TO FIT POWER STEERING BELT
  25. Remove power steering belt (2). Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 16: Identifying Rear Power Steering Pump Mounting Bracket Bolts
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  26. Remove power steering pump and bracket (1) as an assembly. Do not  disconnect power steering lines from pump. Reposition pump and support with suitable retaining strap. Refer to REMOVAL .
  27. Disconnect heater return hose from pipe connection at right front frame rail area.
    Fig 17: A/C Compressor-Refrigerant Lines
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  28. Disconnect A/C compressor electrical connector (1).
    Fig 18: Removing/Installing A/C Compressor
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  29. Remove A/C compressor mounting bolts (2). Reposition A/C compressor (1) and support with suitable retaining strap. Generator can be removed with engine assembly.
    Fig 19: View Of Structural Collar (Note: Cross-Under Pipe Not Shown)
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    1 - STRUCTURAL COLLAR
    2 - BOLT (2) - COLLAR TO TRANSAXLE
    3 - BOLT (2) - COLLAR TO OIL PAN
  30. Remove structural collar (1). See REMOVAL .
    Fig 20: View Of Cross-Under Pipe & Attachments
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    1 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD - REAR
    2 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER ATTACHING STUD
    3 - NUTS - PIPE-TO-REAR CONVERTER
    4 - CROSS-UNDER PIPE
    5 - BOLT - PIPE-TO-FRONT CONVERTER
    6 - NUT - PIPE-TO-FRONT CONVERTER
    7 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD - FRONT
    8 - GASKET - PIPE-TO-CONVERTER
  31. Drain engine oil.
  32. Remove the exhaust cross-under pipe (4). Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 21: Identifying Rear Torque Mount
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  33. Automatic Transmission Equipped Vehicles:  
  34. Remove bolt (1) from rear engine mount and transaxle bracket.
    1. Remove transaxle torque converter housing cover.
    2. Mark flex plate to torque converter position. Remove torque converter bolts.
    Fig 22: Identifying Rear Torque Mount
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  35. Manual Transmission Equipped Vehicles:  
  36. Remove bolt (1) from rear engine mount and transaxle bracket.
    1. Using Special Tool 6638, disconnect clutch hydraulic circuit quick connect fitting.
    2. Remove clutch/drive plate inspection cover.
    3. Mark flex plate to modular clutch position. Remove modular clutch assembly-to-drive plate bolts.
    Fig 23: Identifying Inlet Hose & Electrical Connection
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  37. Disconnect positive cable from battery and PDC.
  38. Disconnect ground cable from left side transaxle mount bracket.
  39. Disconnect ETC connector (2) from throttle body.
    Fig 24: Identifying Ground Cable
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  40. Disconnect ground strap at right shock tower.
  41. Disconnect fuel line.
  42. Disconnect brake booster and vapor purge vacuum hoses.
  43. Disconnect all ground straps attaching to engine.
    Fig 25: Identifying Engine Removal Cradle
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    1 - SAFETY STRAPS
    2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6135
    3 - SPECIAL TOOL 6710
  44. Position vehicle height to allow engine dolly 6135 (2) and cradle 6710 (3) with posts 6848 to be installed under vehicle.
  45. Loosen cradle engine mounts to allow movement for positioning onto engine locating holes on the engine block, compressor mount bracket and oil pan rail. Lower vehicle and position cradle until the engine is resting on posts. Tighten post mounts to cradle frame to prevent movement when removing or installing engine/transaxle assembly. Secure engine/transaxle assembly to dolly/cradle with safety straps (1).
    Fig 26: Identifying Engine Removal Cradle
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    1 - SAFETY STRAPS
    2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6135
    3 - SPECIAL TOOL 6710
  46. Lower vehicle so weight of the engine and transmission ONLY is on the cradle (2).
  47. Remove right and left side engine mount bolts.
  48. Slowly raise vehicle in short length spans. Inspect at each interval for potential engine or transaxle contact to vehicle components. Move the cradle/dolly fixture as necessary to allow for removal clearance.
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