Engine Removal - v6 Chevrolet Pickup C10

2WD Models

1. Disconnect battery. Remove hood. Drain cooling system. Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses and overflow hose. Remove upper fan shroud and disconnect automatic transmission cooler lines, if equipped. Remove radiator and fan. Disconnect heater hoses.
2. Remove air cleaner. Disconnect ground wires and cables, main feed wires and any necessary wiring at firewall. Label and disconnect all vacuum hoses at engine. Disconnect throttle and cruise control cables. Remove distributor cap. Raise vehicle.
3. Disconnect exhaust pipe at converter and both manifolds. Remove strut rods and flywheel cover at bellhousing. Remove torque converter bolts. Remove converter hanger at exhaust pipe and rear shield. Remove lower fan shroud. Disconnect fuel lines at pump.
4. Remove 2 outer air dam bolts. Remove left body mount bolts and install jack stands. Raise body and remove bellhousing bolts. Lower body and remove motor mount through bolts. Remove jack stands. Lower vehicle.
5. If equipped, disconnect A/C compressor and power steering pump from engine and set aside. Attach lifting equipment to engine. Support transmission and remove engine from vehicle.

4WD Models With Automatic Transmission

1. Disconnect battery and underhood light. Remove hood. Raise vehicle. On Blazer models, remove body mounts. On chassis cab models, loosen and remove 2 front body mounts. On all models, remove front air dam end bolts.
2. Raise body above frame and remove top transmission-to- engine bolts. Lower body to frame. Remove remaining transmission-to- engine bolts. Unbolt and remove No. 2 crossmember. Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifolds. Disconnect converter hanger.
3. Disconnect front drive shaft at differential. Remove bellhousing cover. Unclip automatic transmission cooler lines at engine. Remove motor mount bolts. Remove flex plate-to-converter bolts. Remove front splash shield and lower fan shroud. Lower vehicle.
4. Drain cooling system. Remove upper fan shroud and radiator hoses. Disconnect automatic transmission cooler lines at radiator. Remove radiator. Remove fan and air cleaner. If equipped, remove A/C compressor and power steering pump and set aside with hoses attached.
5. Disconnect fuel lines at pump. Disconnect vacuum and emission hoses from engine. Disconnect accelerator, throttle valve, and cruise control cables (as equipped). Disconnect engine wiring harness at firewall.
6. Disconnect any remaining wiring from engine. Disconnect heater hoses at engine. Support transmission securely. Attach lifting device to engine. Remove engine from vehicle.

4WD Models With Manual Transmission

1. Disconnect battery and underhood light. Remove hood. Remove air cleaner. Drain cooling system and remove upper fan shroud. Disconnect radiator hoses and remove radiator. Remove fan and clutch.
2. If equipped, remove A/C compressor and power steering pump and set aside with hoses attached. Disconnect fuel lines at pump. Remove vacuum hoses and heater hoses at engine. Disconnect accelerator and cruise control cables. Disconnect engine wiring harness, main feed wire, and ground strap at firewall.
3. Remove lower fan shroud. Disconnect battery ground at engine. Remove distributor cap and diverter valve. Remove shifter boot and console cover. Remove transfer case shifter, transmission shifter, and transmission shift lever. Raise vehicle.
4. Remove front and rear skid plates. Remove front splash shield. Drain transfer case and transmission. Remove rear drive shaft. Disconnect speedometer cable. Disconnect front drive shaft at transfer case. Disconnect shift linkage and vacuum hoses at transfer case.
5. Disconnect parking brake cable. Remove rear mount and converter bracket. Support transfer case. Unbolt transfer case and remove it from vehicle. Remove crossmember. Disconnect back-up light wiring and clip. Unbolt slave cylinder and hang to side.
6. Remove clutch release bearing. Remove flywheel inspection cover. Remove 3 left side body mounting bolts. Raise left side of body. Install block of wood to hold body up. Remove bellhousing.
7. Disconnect exhaust at manifolds and converter. Disconnect clutch cross shaft at frame. Remove starter. Remove motor mount bolts. Lower vehicle. Attach lifting device and remove engine.

Astro & Safari Models

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system. Raise vehicle. Disconnect exhaust pipe at exhaust manifolds. Disconnect strut rods at flywheel inspection cover. Remove torque converter bolts. Disconnect and remove starter. Remove oil filter.
2. Disconnect harness at transmission and frame. Disconnect and plug fuel lines. Disconnect lower transmission and engine oil cooler lines at radiator. Remove lower fan shroud bolts. Remove motor mount through bolts. Remove bellhousing bolts. Lower vehicle. Remove headlight bezels and grille.
3. Remove radiator lower close-out panel. Remove radiator support brace. Remove core support cross brace. Remove lower tie bar. Remove hood latch mechanism. Disconnect master cylinder and set aside. Remove upper fan shroud. Remove upper core support. Remove upper and lower radiator hoses.
4. Disconnect upper transmission and engine oil cooler lines. Remove radiator. Discharge A/C system. Remove radiator filler panels. Remove engine cover. Remove brace at rear of A/C compressor. Disconnect A/C hose at accumulator. Remove A/C compressor and bracket. Remove power steering pump.
5. Label and disconnect necessary vacuum hoses. Disconnect wiring harness at bulkhead. Remove right kick panel. Disconnect wiring harness at ESC module and push through bulkhead. Remove distributor cap. Remove A/C accumulator. Disconnect fuel line at carburetor.
6. Disconnect and remove diverter valve. Remove transmission dipstick tube. Disconnect heater hoses at heater core. Remove horn. Remove air injection check valves. Install engine lifting device. Support transmission. Remove engine.

Van Models

1. Disconnect battery and drain cooling system. Remove glove box and engine cover. Remove outside air duct. Remove power steering reservoir bracket. Disconnect hood release cable. Remove upper fan shroud bolts. Disconnect overflow hoses. Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines at radiator.
2. Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses. Remove radiator. Remove upper fan shroud, fan and pulley. Remove air cleaner. Remove cruise control servo. Remove brake booster vacuum hose at carburetor. Disconnect accelerator and throttle valve cables. Disconnect fuel line and vacuum hoses at carburetor.
3. Remove carburetor. Remove distributor cap. Disconnect air injection hoses at diverter valve. Remove diverter valve. Remove heater hoses. Disconnect PCV valve. Label and disconnect remaining vacuum hoses. Label and disconnect engine electrical harness. Discharge A/C system.
4. Remove A/C compressor brace and compressor. Remove upper half of dipsick tube. Remove oil filler and transmission dipstick tubes. Disconnect accelerator cable at dipstick. Disconnect and plug fuel lines at fuel pump. Remove power steering pump. Remove A/C idler pulley.
5. Remove headlight bezels and grille. Remove upper radiator support. Remove lower fan shroud. Remove lower filler panel and hood latch support. Disconnect A/C lines at condenser. Remove condenser. Raise vehicle. Drain engine oil. Disconnect exhaust pipe at exhaust manifolds.
6. Disconnect strut rods at flywheel inspection cover. Remove flywheel inspection cover. Remove starter. Remove torque converter mounting bolts. Remove bellhousing bolts. Remove motor mount through bolts. Lower vehicle. Support transmission. Install lifting device and remove engine.