2.8L
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner assembly. Remove fan shroud and position over fan. Remove distributor cap and position away from firewall. Remove distributor from engine.
- Remove front engine mount attaching nuts. Remove engine dipstick tube. Raise vehicle. Drain engine oil. On models with automatic transmissions, remove fill tube from pan and plug hole. On all models, remove oil filter.
- Disconnect exhaust pipes at manifolds. Disconnect oil cooler bracket and lower cooler. Remove starter. Disconnect front stabilizer bar and position forward. Place jack under engine and raise engine as far as possible.
- Place wood blocks between engine mounts and frame. Lower engine and remove jack. Remove oil pan attaching bolts and lower pan.