Vibration Damper: Removal
- Remove radiator upper crossmember.
- Mark bolt locations on the radiator upper crossmember.
- Remove bolts attaching windshield washer bottle and speed servo, if equipped. (Refer to Figure.)
- Remove headlamp jackscrews both sides.
- Remove fasteners attaching upper bumper fascia.
- Remove bolts attaching the upper forward edge of upper radiator closure panel.
- Remove bolts attaching upper radiator closure panel
- Disconnect hood latch cable from hood latch.
- Remove upper radiator closure panel from vehicle.
- For replacement of upper radiator upper crossmember, remove hood latch, and any other hardware.
- Remove radiator fan (Refer to RADIATOR FAN ASSEMBLY ) and accessory drive belts (Refer to DRIVE BELTS - 2.7L ).
- Remove damper center bolt while holding the damper with Special Tool 8191 (Fig 1).CAUTION: Before removing damper, verify that A/C belt tensioner is not contacting the damper, as damage could occur to tensioner, timing chain cover, and/or damper.
- Remove damper by using Special Tools 8194 Insert and 1023 Three Jaw Puller (Fig 2).