Removal
Engine
Special Service Tools
Engine lifting brackets
303-536
Engine lifting brackets
303-749
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery Disconnect and Connect Battery Disconnect and Connect
2
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3 Evacuate the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging
4 Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Transmission - 4.2L Removal
5 Install the torque converter retainer.
6 Remove the cooling module. For additional information, refer to Cooling Module - Vehicles With: Supercharger Cooling Module
7 Remove the hood.
8 Remove the secondary bulkhead LH panel. For additional information, refer to Secondary Bulkhead Panel LH Secondary Bulkhead Panel LH [3.0L/4.2L/2.7L Diesel]
9 Remove the pedestrian protection hood actuator. For additional information, refer to Pedestrian Protection Hood Actuator LH Pedestrian Protection Hood Actuator LH
10 Remove the engine control module (ECM) cover.
11 Release the ECM wiring harnesses and position aside.
12 Disconnect the engine wiring harness.
13 Release the secondary air injection (AIR) vacuum reservoir.
14 Disconnect the fuel line.
15 Release the pedestrian protection actuator bracket.
16 Release the ECM wiring harnesses and position aside.
17
CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
Release the clip and disconnect the purge inlet line.
18 Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
19
CAUTION: Immediately cap all refrigerant lines to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture.
Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.
20
CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
Disconnect the high pressure line from the power steering pump.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
21
WARNING: Fluid loss is unavoidable, use absorbent cloth or a container to collect the fluid.
CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
Disconnect the low pressure line from the power steering pump.
- Release the clip.
22 Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
23 Disconnect the battery positive cable from the generator.
24
NOTE:
RH illustration shown, LH is similar.
Release the engine mounts.
- Remove and discard the 2 nuts.
25 Lower the vehicle.
26 Install the special tools to the engine.
- Support the engine.
27 Install the lifting equipment to the vehicle.
- Install the lifting chains.
28 Remove the engine.
- With assistance, carefully remove the engine.