Section 2 (4.7L Engine (Service Information)): Removal: Engine
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove the cowl grille (4), and the cross-bar beam. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Release fuel rail pressure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE , then disconnect the fuel supply quick connect fitting at the fuel rail. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Disconnect the battery negative cable.
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Remove fan shroud with viscous fan assembly.
- Remove drive belt (2).
- Remove A/C compressor (2) and secure away from engine.
1 - LOWER BOLTS 2 - REAR BOLT 3 - GENERATOR - Remove generator (3) and secure away from engine.NOTE: Do NOT remove the phenolic pulley from the P/S pump. It is not required for P/S pump removal.
- Remove power steering pump with lines attached and secure away from engine.
- Drain cooling system.
- Disconnect the heater hoses from the engine.
- Disconnect heater hoses from heater core and remove hose assembly.
- Disconnect throttle and speed control cables.
- Remove upper radiator hose from engine.
- Remove lower radiator hose from engine.
- Remove radiator/cooling module assembly.
- Disconnect the engine to body ground straps at the left side of cowl.
1 - THROTTLE BODY 2 - TPS 3 - IAC MOTOR 4 - IAT SENSOR (THREADED TYPE) 5 - MOUNTING SCREWS - Disconnect the engine wiring harness at the following points:
- Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor (4)
- Fuel Injectors
- Throttle Position (TPS) Switch (2)
- Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor (3)
- Engine Oil Pressure Switch
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
- Manifold Absolute Pressure MAP) Sensor
- Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
- Coil Over Plugs
- Crankshaft Position Sensor
- Remove coil over plugs.
1 - ATTACHING LOCATION 2 - ADJUSTABLE HOOK 3 - SPECIAL TOOL 8347 ENGINE LIFT FIXTURE 4 - ATTACHING LOCATIONS - Remove the vacuum hose for the power brake booster.
- Disconnect knock sensors.
- Remove engine oil dipstick tube.
- Install Special Tools 8400 Lifting Studs, into the cylinder heads.
- Install Engine Lifting Fixture (3) Special Tool # 8347 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.
- Position the two remaining fixture arms onto the two Special Tools 8400 Lifting Studs, in the cylinder heads.
- Pull forward 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 lock nuts.
- 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.
1 - SCREW 2 - STARTER MOTOR 3 - SCREW - Disconnect oxygen sensor wiring.
- Disconnect crankshaft position sensor.
- Disconnect the engine block heater power cable, if equipped.
- Disconnect the front propshaft at the front differential and secure out of way.NOTE: It is necessary to disconnect the front propshaft for access to the starter and left side exhaust flange.
- Remove the starter (2).
1 - NUT 2 - A/C ACCUMULATOR 3 - GROUND STRAP 1 - NUT 2 - GROUND STRAP 3 - BRAKE BOOSTER - Remove the ground straps from the left (2) and right (3) side of the block.
- Remove the axle isolator bracket (2).
1 - BOLT 2 - BOLT 3 - BOLT - Remove the structural cover.
- Disconnect the right and left exhaust pipes at the manifolds and from the crossover, and remove from the vehicle.NOTE: The exhaust clamps at the manifolds cannot be reused. New clamps must be used or leaks may occur.
1 - TRANSMISSION 2 - DRIVEPLATE 3 - TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS - Remove torque convertor bolts (3), and mark location for reassembly.
1 - ENGINE 2 - TRANSMISSION 3 - BOLTS 4 - WIRING HARNESS CLIPS - Remove transmission bellhousing to engine bolts (3).
- Remove left and right engine mount through bolts (3).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
- Connect a suitable engine hoist to the engine lift plate.
- Remove engine from vehicle.