- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR, FUEL CHARGING, STARTING & ENGINE ELECTRONICS - 3.9L»(ref-207556) for additional information.
- Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING»(ref-207554) .
- Discharge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to «CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM»(ref-207561) .
- Release the fuel pressure. For additional information, refer to «FUEL SYSTEM»(ref-207559) .
- Remove the fresh air filter panel. For additional information, refer to air distribution ducts in «CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM»(ref-207561) .
- Remove the front wheels and tires. .
- Remove the three-way catalytic converter (TWC). For additional information, refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(ref-207558) .
- Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to «DRIVELINE SYSTEM»(ref-207547) .
- Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustrations and tables.
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Item 2: Spring lock coupling Removal Note
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- Install the special tool.
- Press the special tool into the open end of the cage.
- Separate the spring lock coupling.
Item 7: Vapor Tube Removal Note
- Remove the vapor tube from the vapor management valve (VMV).
Item 8: Power Steering Reservoir Removal Note
Scheme 642
- Remove the power steering reservoir bolts.
Item 14: Heater Hoses Removal Note
- Disconnect the three quick disconnect couplings from the coolant control valve hose at the heater tube assembly. Refer to «CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM»(ref-207561) .
Item 15: Water Valve Electrical Connector Removal Note
Scheme 643
- Disconnect the water valve electrical connector, unclip the harness from the radiator support and position the harness aside.
Item 32: A/C Low Pressure Hose Removal Note
Scheme 644
- Disconnect the low pressure A/C hose.
Item 33: Anti-lock Brake Sensor Electrical Connector Removal Note
Scheme 645
Scheme 646
- Position the inner splash shield aside. Remove the pin -type retainers. Position the inner splash shield aside.
- Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
Item 34: Anti-lock Brake Sensor Harness Removal Note
Scheme 647
- Unclip the anti-lock brake harness from the brake hose.
Item 36: Brake Caliper Removal Note
- Position the caliper aside and secure.
Item 38: Upper Ball Joint Nut Removal Note
- Remove the nut and separate the ball joint from the spindle.
Item 40: Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Electrical Connector Removal Note
Scheme 648
Scheme 649
- Position the inner splash shield aside. Remove the pin-type retainers. Position the inner splash shield aside.
- Disconnect the anti-lock brake sensor electrical connector.
Item 41: Anti-lock Brake Sensor Harness Removal Note
Scheme 650
- Unclip the anti-lock brake harness from the brake hose.
Item 43: Brake Caliper Removal Note
- Position the caliper aside and secure.
Item 45: Upper Ball Joint Nut Removal Note
- Remove the nut and separate the ball joint from the spindle.
Item 47: Shift Cable Removal Note
Scheme 651
- Disconnect the shift cable from the shifter.
Item 48: Shift Cable Removal Note
Scheme 652
- Unclip the shift cable from the bracket.
Item 49: Power Steering Rack Electrical Connector Removal Note
Scheme 653
- Disconnect the rack and pinion steering unit electrical connectors and remove the tie-strap.
Item 62: Transmission-to-Engine Bolt Removal Note
- Remove the lower six transmission-to-engine bolts.
Item 64: Torque Converter Nut Removal Note
- Remove the eight torque converter nuts.
Item 65: Engine and Transmission Removal Note
Scheme 654
- Remove the lower air deflector pin-type retainers and remove the air dam.
- Support the rear of the vehicle with suitable safety stands.
- Install the special tools.
Item 70: Engine and Transmission Assembly Removal Note
- Carefully lower the entire assembly from the vehicle.
Item 71: Power Steering Return Hose Removal Note
Scheme 655
- Drain the reservoir and disconnect the return hose at the power steering pump.
Item 72: Engine Block Heater Removal Note
Scheme 656
- Disconnect the engine block heater electrical connector if equipped.
Item 82: Engine and Transmission Assembly Removal Note
Scheme 657
Scheme 658
- Install the special tool.
- Install the special tool.
- Using the special tool and an engine crane, support the engine and transmission in the front subframe.
Item 90: Engine and Transmission Removal Note
Scheme 659
- Using the special tool and an engine crane, move the engine and transmission from the subframe to rest on the floor or on a bench.
Item 95 and 96: Engine Wiring Harness Removal Note
- Remove the nuts and position the harness aside.
Item 97: Engine-to-Transmission Bolt Removal Note
Scheme 660
- Remove the bolts and separate the engine from the transmission.
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- Illustration 1 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 743)
- Illustration 2 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 744)
- Illustration 3 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 745)
- Illustration 4 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 746)
- Illustration 5 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 747)
- Illustration 6 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 748)
- Illustration 7 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 749)
- Illustration 8 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 750)
- Illustration 9 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 751)
- Illustration 10 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 752)
- Illustration 11 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 753)
- Illustration 12 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 754)
- Illustration 13 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 755)
- Illustration 14 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 756)
- Illustration 15 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 757)
- Illustration 16 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 758)
- Illustration 17 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 759)
- Illustration 18 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 760)
- Illustration 19 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 761)
- Illustration 20 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 762)
- Illustration 21 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 763)
- Illustration 22 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 764)
- Illustration 23 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 765)
- Illustration 24 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. (Scheme 766)
Items 1 and 2: Flexplate Disassembly Note
Scheme 686
- Remove the flexplate. Remove the bolts in the sequence shown. (Scheme 767) Remove the flexplate.
Item 3: Crankshaft Rear Seal Disassembly Note
Scheme 687
- Using the special tools, remove the rear main seal. Discard the seal.
- Install the engine on a suitable engine stand.
Items 36 and 38: RH and LH Coil Cover Disassembly Note
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- Remove all silicone sealer and residue from the coil covers.
- Remove all silicone sealer and residue from the valve cover surface and ignition coil wiring harness.
Item 39: Engine Wiring Harness Disassembly Note
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- Disconnect the engine wiring harness retainers from the engine appearance cover support bracket.
- Disconnect the fuel injector and radio interference capacitor electrical connectors
- Remove the nuts and the engine wiring harness retainer and position aside.
- Disconnect the variable cam timing (VCT) sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the wiring harness retainers from the LH valve cover.
- Disconnect the three wiring harness retainers from the RH valve cover.
- Disconnect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch.
- Disconnect the A/C electrical connector and the retaining clip.
- Disconnect the two pin-type retainers.
- Remove the wiring harness from the front cover.
- Remove the wiring harness from the front cover.
- Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connectors from the brackets.
- Remove the engine wiring harness from the engine.
Items 65-67: Crankshaft Pulley Disassembly Note
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- Remove the bolt and washer. Discard the bolt and washer.
- Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft damper.
Item 68: Crankshaft Front Seal Disassembly Note
Scheme 702
- Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft front seal. Discard the seal.
Item 74: Fuel Charge Manifold Disassembly Note
- Remove the nut and the radio interference capacitor.
Items 79-81: Intake Manifold Disassembly Note
Scheme 703
- Disconnect and remove the throttle body heater hoses.
- Remove the bolts and studs in the sequence shown. (Scheme 789)
- Remove the intake manifold.
- Clean the sealing surfaces.
Items 83-85: RH Valve Cover Disassembly Note
Scheme 704
- Remove the bolts in the sequence shown and remove the RH valve cover.
Items 87-89: LH Valve Cover Disassembly Note
Scheme 705
- Remove the bolts in the sequence shown and remove the LH valve cover.
Items 105 and 109: Exhaust Manifold Disassembly Note
- Remove the exhaust manifolds. Remove the sixteen nuts and discard. Remove the exhaust manifolds, stud bolts and discard the gaskets. Remove the exhaust manifolds, stud bolts and discard the gaskets.
- Clean and inspect the exhaust manifolds. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-207551) .
Items 112 and 113: Engine Front Cover Disassembly Note
Scheme 706
- Remove the engine front cover. Remove the bolts in the sequence shown. Remove the engine front cover.
- Clean the sealing surfaces.
Item 114: Sump Body Assembly Disassembly Note
Scheme 707
- Remove the oil pump screen and tube, and the seal.
- Remove the four bolts and the oil pump. Discard the gasket.
- Remove the bolts in the sequence shown and remove the sump body. (Scheme 797)
Items 121-139, 141-146, 148: Timing Drive Components Disassembly Note