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Section 3 (5.7L Engine (Service Information)): Removal: Engine

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Fig 1: Cowl Grille
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  1. Remove the cowl grille (4), and cross-bar beam. Refer to REMOVAL .
  2. Perform the Fuel System Pressure Release procedure. Refer toSTANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
  4. Remove the air cleaner resonator and duct work as an assembly.
  5. Drain cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 2: Identifying Accessory Drive Belt
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    1 - GENERATOR
    2 - IDLER PULLEY
    3 - POWER STEERING PUMP
    4 - A/C COMPRESSOR
    5 - CRANKSHAFT
    6 - BELT TENSIONER
    7 - WATER PUMP
  6. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the viscous fan/drive. Refer to REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the upper crossmember and top core support.
  9. Remove the condenser. Refer to REMOVAL .
  10. Remove radiator. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 3: A/C Compressor - 5.7L
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  11. Evacuate the refrigerant. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  12. Remove the A/C compressor (2) with the lines attached. Secure compressor out of the way.
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Generator - 5.7L
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    1 - MOUNTING BOLT
    2 - GENERATOR
    3 - MOUNTING STUD / BOLT
  13. Remove generator assembly (2). Refer to REMOVAL .
  14. Remove the intake manifold and IAFM as an assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
  15. Disconnect the heater hoses.
    NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect P/S hoses from pump, for P/S pump removal.
  16. Remove the power steering pump and set aside.
  17. Disconnect the fuel supply line. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  18. Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist and drain the engine oil.
    Fig 5: Engine Mount Bolt
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  19. Remove engine front mount through-bolt nuts (3).
  20. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from their retainers at the oil pan bolts.
  21. Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifolds.
    Fig 6: Relocate Starter
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    1 - STARTER
    2 - BOLTS
  22. Disconnect the starter wires. Remove starter motor (1). Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 7: Removing/Installing Structural Cover
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    1 - BOLT
    2 - BOLT
    3 - BOLT
  23. Remove the structural dust cover and transmission inspection cover, refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 8: Removing Transmission to Engine Bolts
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    1 - ENGINE
    2 - BOLTS
    3 - TRANSMISSION
  24. Remove drive plate to converter bolts (Automatic transmission equipped vehicles).
  25. Remove transmission bell housing to engine block bolts (2).
    Fig 9: Engine Lift Fixture & Adapter
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    1 - Bolts
    2 - Engine Lift Fixture
    3 - Adapter Bolt
    4 - Adapter
    5 - Adapter Nut
    NOTE: Do not use air tools to install engine lift fixture (2) special tool # 8984.
  26. Install engine lift fixture (2), special tool # 8984. Do not use adapter (4) 
  27. Separate engine from transmission, remove engine from vehicle, and install engine assembly on a repair stand.