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2WD Models

  1. Disconnect battery. Remove hood. Drain cooling system. Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses and overflow hose. Remove upper fan shroud and disconnect automatic transmission cooler lines, if equipped. Remove radiator and fan. Disconnect heater hoses.
  2. Remove air cleaner. Disconnect ground wires and cables, main feed wires and any necessary wiring at firewall. Label and disconnect all vacuum hoses at engine. Disconnect throttle and cruise control cables. Remove distributor cap. Raise vehicle.
  3. Disconnect exhaust pipe at converter and both manifolds. Remove strut rods and flywheel cover at bellhousing. Remove torque converter bolts. Remove converter hanger at exhaust pipe and rear shield. Remove lower fan shroud. Disconnect fuel lines at pump.
  4. Remove 2 outer air dam bolts. Remove left body mount bolts and install jack stands. Raise body and remove bellhousing bolts. Lower body and remove motor mount through bolts. Remove jack stands. Lower vehicle.
  5. If equipped, disconnect A/C compressor and power steering pump from engine and set aside. Attach lifting equipment to engine. Support transmission and remove engine from vehicle.