Engine Removal - 6-cyl GMC Vandura I

Removal & Installation - Van Models

1. Disconnect negative battery cable and drain cooling system. Remove engine cover and air cleaner. If equipped, discharge A/C system and remove compressor.
2. Disconnect accelerator linkage from carburetor and remove carburetor. Remove grille and cross brace. Remove windshield washer jar and, if equipped, A/C vacuum reservoir.
3. Disconnect radiator hoses, oil cooler lines (if equipped), A/C condenser bracket (if equipped) and radiator support brackets. Swing A/C condenser out of the way (if equipped) and remove radiator.
4. Remove all hoses, wiring, linkage and lines from engine. Raise vehicle and remove fuel line from fuel pump. Drain crankcase and remove drive shaft. Remove exhaust pipe at manifold and linkage from transmission.
5. Remove speedometer cable and transmission mount bolts. If equipped with manual transmission, disconnect clutch linkage and remove clutch cross shaft. Remove engine mount bolts.
6. Lower vehicle and attach lifting device. Raise engine slightly to remove right hand motor mount. Remove engine with transmission.

Removal & Installation - Pickup Models

1. Disconnect battery. Remove air cleaner and drain cooling system. Disconnect accelerator cable and detent cable (automatic transmission) from throttle lever. Disconnect wiring from engine.
2. 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.
3. Remove starter, flywheel or converter splash shield 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.
4. On all models, remove clutch/torque converter housing retaining bolts and support transmission with chain. Lower vehicle and attach lifting device. Remove engine.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS