Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Engine: Service and Repair


The engine and transmission are removed as an assembly on these vehicles.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable and drain cooling system.
2. Remove front bumper and grille.
3. Disconnect hoses and all electrical connections, then remove radiator.
4. Disconnect hood release cable, then remove upper radiator support.
5. Remove air cleaner assembly.
6. Disconnect hoses from carburetor, heater unit, brake booster and 4 wheel drive to front wheel drive changeover, if equipped. Mark all hoses to aid installation.
7. Disconnect clutch cable from clutch housing and accelerator cable from carburetor.
8. Disconnect speedometer cable at transmission.
9. Disconnect ignition coil to distributor electrical connections at distributor.
10. Remove pitching stopper rod from bracket.
11. Raise and support vehicle, then remove engine undercovers.
12. Disconnect exhaust pipes from manifold, then the gearshift rod from transmission.
13. Disconnect propeller shaft from transmission, if applicable. Cap opening to prevent loss of fluid.
14. Remove transverse link.
15. Using suitable drift, remove spring pin and disconnect front axle from transmission.
16. Support engine using suitable hoist, then remove engine/transmission mounting brackets.
17. Raise engine slightly, then remove center member and crossmember.
18. Lift engine/transmission assembly out of vehicle.
19. Reverse procedure to install.