Removal
Engine
Service Repair No - 12.41.01.99
Special Service Tools
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Secure the hood in the service position.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
4. Drain the cooling system.
5. Drain the engine oil.
6. Remove the fuel rail.
7. Remove the four-wheel drive control module.
8. Disconnect the 2 ECM electrical connectors.
9. Release the wiring harness from the plenum.
^ Release the 2 clips.
^ Position the wiring harness aside.
10. Remove the accessory drive belt.
11. Remove the lower fan shroud.
^ Release 2 clips from the cooling fan lower shroud.
12. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.
^ Remove the nut.
13. Position the generator mounting bracket aside.
^ Remove the 3 bolts.
^ Release the wiring harness clip.
14. Position the A/C compressor mounting bracket assembly aside.
^ Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
^ Release the LH KS electrical connector retaining clip.
^ Remove the 4 bolts.
15. Remove the starter motor.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.
^ Release the terminal cover.
^ Remove the terminal nut insulator.
^ Remove the nut.
^ Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
16. Disconnect the engine ground cable.
^ Remove the nut.
17. Release the transmission cooler pipes.
^ Remove the nut.
^ Position aside.
18. Remove the EGR pipe.
^ Loosen the EGR union nut and release the pipe.
19. Disconnect the engine oil temperature sensor electrical connector.
20. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.
21. Release the cylinder head coolant flange, to aid coolant hose removal.
^ Remove the 3 bolts.
22. Disconnect the 2 hoses from the coolant pump.
^ Release the 2 clips.
^ Position aside.
23. Disconnect the 2 engine oil cooler coolant hoses.
^ Release the 2 clips.
24. Disconnect the LH catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.
25. Disconnect the RH catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.
26. Remove the steering gear universal joint clamp bolt.
^ Discard the retaining bolt.
27. Check the road wheels are in the straight ahead position, then remove the upper clamp bolt.
^ Discard the retaining bolt.
28. Release the upper steering column shaft.
29. Release and remove the shaft and joint assembly.
30. Release the harness bracket.
^ Remove the 2 nuts.
31. Install a shield to protect the radiator core from damage.
32. Install the engine lifting bracket.
^ Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
^ Evenly and progressively, tighten the nuts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
33. Release the flexplate.
^ Rotate the crankshaft to access the retaining bolts.
^ Remove the 4 bolts.
34. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.
^ Remove the bolt.
35. WARNING: Support the engine. The engine will fall forward when the transmission is removed.
Remove the transmission bolts.
^ Support the transmission.
^ Remove the 8 bolts.
36. WARNING: Make sure the torque converter remains with the transmission.
Remove the engine.
^ Connect the lifting chains.
^ Remove the 2 engine mount nuts.
^ Raise the engine.
^ With assistance, carefully remove the engine.
37. Install the torque converter retainer.