Section 13 (3.6L Engine (Service Information)): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:
If the original engine has experienced a catastrophic failure or an individual failure with the piston, cylinder bore, engine block, valve or valve seat, the intake manifold MUST be replaced with a new manifold.
- Perform the fuel pressure release procedure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the hood. Refer to HOOD, REMOVAL .
- Remove the cowl extension panel. Refer to SILENCER, COWL EXTENSION, REMOVAL .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- If equipped, remove the front skid plate, the front suspension skid plate, the transmission skid plate and the transfer case skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, TRANSFER CASE, REMOVAL .
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the resonator and the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
- Remove the upper intake manifold and insulator. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL .
- Remove the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler. Refer to COOLER, EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR), REMOVAL .
- Remove the electric vacuum pump and mounting bracket. Refer to PUMP, ELECTRIC VACUUM, REMOVAL .
- Remove the A/C compressor retaining bolts and studs, then position aside. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, REMOVAL
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- Disconnect the fuel supply hose from the fuel rail. Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECT
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- Remove the heater core return hose from the water pump bypass (1).
- Remove the retaining bolts from the engine block (2) and cylinder head (3).
- Disconnect the return hose from the engine oil cooler and position the tube assembly aside.
- Remove the heater inlet hose from the coolant crossover (1) and position the heater inlet tube assembly (2) aside.
- Remove the upper radiator hose (1).
- Remove the lower radiator hose (1).
- Remove the coolant bottle inlet hose (1).
- Remove the pressurized coolant bottle. Refer to BOTTLE, PRESSURIZED COOLANT, REMOVAL .
- Remove the cooling fan module. Refer to FAN, COOLING, REMOVAL
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- Remove the oil dipstick and tube.
- Disconnect the wire harness connector (1) from the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
- Disengage the wire harness retaining clips (2).
- Disconnect the wire harness connector (1) just below the PCM, on the right side frame rail.
- Remove the nut (3) and remove the ground cable.
- Disengage the wire harness retaining clips (2) and position the harness with the engine.
- Disconnect the positive (1) starter and alternator cable.
- Disengage the wire harness from the retaining clips (2) and position with the engine.
- Remove the right and left catalytic converters. Refer to CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, REMOVAL
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- If equipped with AWD, remove the front axle. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Remove the starter. Refer to STARTER, REMOVAL
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- Remove the bolts (1) and the engine mount heat shield from the left engine mount.
- Remove the bolts (1) and the engine mount heat shield from the right engine mount.
- Remove the ground strap from the right engine mount bracket.
- Remove the transmission cooler line fastener from the transmission (1) and disengage the retainer (2) from the upper oil pan flange and position lines aside.
- Disconnect the wire harness connector (1) from the transmission.
- Disengage the wire harness retainers from the transmission (2).
- Disconnect the wire harness connector from the coolant shut off valve (2).
- Remove the oxygen sensor wire harness bracket (1) and position the harness with the engine.
- Verify that all wire harness connections and retainers have been disconnected between the engine, transmission and body.
- Remove the fastener and the torque converter dust shield (1).
- Disconnect and reposition the power cord from the engine block heater (if equipped).
- Rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction until the torque converter bolts (1) are accessible through the starter mounting. Remove the six torque converter bolts (1).
- Remove the side engine to transmission bolt (1).
- Remove four upper transmission to engine bolts (1).
- Remove two rubber plugs (1) covering the rear oil seal retainer flange bolts.
- Remove four transmission to the engine oil pan bolts (1).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the (special tool #2028010090, Lift Bracket, Engine-Left) (1) on the LH cylinder head with bolts (2) provided with the Engine Lifting Bracket. Tighten the bolts to 21 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
- Install the (special tool #2028020090, Lift Bracket, Engine-Right) (1) on the RH cylinder head with bolts (2) provided with the Engine Lifting Bracket. Tighten the bolts to 21 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
- Position a load-leveling lifting sling (2), such as OTC® 4305 Engine Load Leveler or equivalent, between the engine lifting brackets (3) and an engine hoist (1).
- Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
- Remove the right engine mount nut (1).
- Remove the left engine mount nut (1).CAUTION:
While slowly separating the engine from the vehicle, constant checks must be made to assure proper positioning and that no damage to other components or wiring harnesses occur during separation.
- Carefully remove the engine from the engine bay area.
- If required, remove the necessary components for installation onto the replacement engine.