2.8L
- Disconnect or remove all thermactor components that may interfere with engine removal. Disconnect battery ground cable. Drain cooling system. Remove hood. Remove air cleaner and intake duct assembly. Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses.
- Remove fan shroud bolts and position shroud over fan. Remove radiator and shroud. Disconnect alternator ground wire from engine block. Remove alternator from engine and position aside. If equipped, remove A/C compressor and power steering pump and position aside with hoses attached.
- Disconnect heater hoses from engine. Remove engine ground wires. Disconnect and plug fuel tank line at fuel pump. Disconnect throttle cable linkage at carburetor and intake manifold. Disconnect primary wire from coil.
- Remove power brake vacuum hose from engine. Disconnect wiring from oil pressure and engine coolant temperature sending units. Raise vehicle. Disconnect exhaust pipes from manifolds. Remove starter. Remove front engine mount nuts or through bolts.
- On vehicles with automatic transmissions, remove converter inspection cover and disconnect flex plate from converter. Remove kickdown rod. Remove bellhousing-to-engine bolts. Remove adapter plate-to-converter housing bolt.
- On vehicles with manual transmissions, remove clutch linkage. On all vehicles, lower vehicle. Attach lifting device to brackets at exhaust manifolds. Support transmission. Remove engine from vehicle.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|
| Bellhousing-to-Engine | 28-38 (38-52) |
| Front Mount-to-Chassis | 71-94 (96-127) |
| Front Mount-to-Engine Bracket | 65-85 (88-115) |
| Flex Plate-to-Converter | 20-34 (27-46) |
| Rear Mount-to-Crossmember | 65-85 (88-115) |
| Rear Mount-to-Transmission | 60-80 (81-108) |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS