6 Cylinder Models
NOTE:
On vehicles equipped with automatic transmission, removal of transmission is optional, however, if transmission is removed, it must be removed separately and then engine is removed. If vehicle is equipped with manual transmission, transmission must be removed first and then engine is removed.
NOTE:
The following is the transmission removal procedure.
- Mark hinges for installation and remove hood. Disconnect battery, drain cooling system, and remove air cleaner. Disconnect radiator and heater hoses, and remove radiator. Remove air conditioning compressor and/or power steering pump (if equipped) without disconnecting lines, and position out of way. Disconnect hoses at valve cover and all electrical leads and vacuum hoses at engine. Disconnect fuel line at fuel pump and accelerator linkage at carburetor. Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold flange.
- Raise vehicle and position on safety stands. If equipped with automatic transmission, drain converter housing and transmission, remove filler tube and cooler lines. If equipped with manual transmission, disconnect clutch linkage and remove clutch shaft. On all transmissions, disconnect speedometer cable and shift linkage, and remove drive shaft. Position a suitable support under rear of engine. Remove transmission crossmember and remove transmission. Lower vehicle and attach a suitable hoist to engine. Remove engine support and remove engine.
NOTE:
The following is the transmission (automatic transmission) remaining in vehicle procedure.
- Mark hinges for installation and remove hood. Disconnect battery, drain cooling system, and remove air cleaner. Disconnect radiator and heater hoses, and remove radiator. Remove air conditioning compressor and/or power steering pump (if equipped) without disconnecting lines, and position out of way. Disconnect all electrical leads and vacuum hoses at engine. Disconnect accelerator linkage at carburetor.
- Remove distributor cap and wiring. Remove starter, alternator, charcoal canister, and horns. Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold flange. Remove transmission-to-engine bolts and remove inspection cover. Remove flex plate-to-converter bolts (mark position of converter on flex plate for reassembly). Support transmission and attach a suitable hoist to engine. Remove engine front mount bolts and remove engine.