4.8L
- Disconnect battery. Remove air cleaner and drain cooling system. Disconnect accelerator cable and detent cable (automatic transmission) from throttle lever. Disconnect wiring from engine.
- Remove radiator hoses from radiator and heater hoses from engine. Remove radiator, fan and water pump pulley. Disconnect fuel line from fuel pump. Remove hood. Raise vehicle.
- Remove starter, flywheel or converter inspection cover, and exhaust pipe from manifold. If equipped with automatic transmission, remove converter-to-flex plate bolts. Remove engine mount bolts. On 4WD models, remove strut rods at motor mounts.
- On all models, remove bellhousing retaining bolts and support transmission with chain. Lower vehicle and attach lifting device. Remove engine.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|
| Bellhousing-to-Engine | 35 (47) |
| Flex Plate-to-Converter | 35 (47) |
| Front Mount Through Bolt | 75 (102) |
| Rear Mount-to-Crossmember | 45 (61) |
| Rear Mount-to-Transmission | 35 (47) |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS