V6 Models
- Mark hinges for reinstallation and remove hood. Drain cooling system and crankcase, then disconnect battery cables. Remove air cleaner and intake duct assembly. Disconnect all coolant and vacuum hoses and fuel lines. Remove radiator and fan shroud.NOTE: If engine is equipped with Thermactor system, remove or disconnect all components of system that will interfere with removal of engine.
- Disconnect alternator ground wire and remove alternator with bracket. Disconnect all wiring, engine-to-body ground straps, carburetor linkage, and brake booster line. Raise vehicle, remove starter, and disconnect exhaust pipes from manifolds. Remove front support through-bolts.
- On automatic transmissions, remove converter inspection cover, disconnect flywheel from converter, remove downshift rod, and remove converter housing-to-engine block bolts. Remove adapter plate-to-converter housing bolts.
- On manual transmissions, remove clutch linkage and remove bell housing-to-engine block bolts. Lower vehicle and support transmission. Attach suitable lifting sling to lifting brackets at exhaust manifolds. Carefully remove engine from vehicle.