Engine Removal: Notes

Remove hood and disconnect battery ground cable. Remove air cleaner by taking off cover and removing mounting bolt and vent hose. Disconnect accelerator linkage and idle cutoff wire at carburetor.
Disconnect wires at number one terminal of coil, oil pressure switch, temperature transmitter and ignition leads at distributor. On manual transmission models, disconnect clutch cable.
Disconnect fuel line at fuel pump and alternator wire at alternator. Drain coolant system and disconnect radiator and heater hoses.
NOTE: Radiator removal is not necessary on automatic transmission models.
On manual transmission models, remove grille mounting screws, inner radiator trim mounting bolts and thermostat switch wire. Remove radiator trim pieces, radiator and blower motor.
Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold and loosen transmission mounting bracket. Loosen upper and lower engine mounts on both sides of engine. Remove front engine mount.
NOTE: Front engine stop shell has two slots and it must be installed so that it rests on engine mount without tension when engine is completely installed.
Disconnect mounting bolts at engine block and disconnect starter leads. Remove starter, transmission and engine bolts. On manual transmission vehicle, remove flywheel guard. On automatic transmission vehicle, remove torque converter guard and disconnect hose at vacuum unit.
On automatic transmission vehicle, remove three torque-to-drive shell bolts through starter opening. Pull vacuum hose through eyelet on cylinder head. Using suitable engine sling (Tool No. 10-207), lift engine slightly and remove engine mounts.
Support transmission with floor stand or jack. Carefully separate engine and transmission. On automatic transmission vehicle, lift engine straight up and out of vehicle. On manual transmission vehicle, while lifting engine, rotate engine counterclockwise.
Install a suitable retaining strap (Tool No. 32-200) to prevent torque converter from falling out of transmission. Prior to reinstallation of engine, place grease on engine block at several locations to prevent connecting plate from falling from engine during installation. To install engine, reverse removal procedures.