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Engine Assembly

Fig 1: Locating Battery
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  1. Remove hood.
  2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. Disconnect negative battery cable located in the trunk.
    Fig 2: Air Cleaner Housing
    GC0015232Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  4. Disconnect intake air temperature sensor electrical connector.
  5. Remove air cleaner housing assembly (3). See REMOVAL .
    Fig 3: Identifying Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt
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  6. Remove accessory drive belt (5).
  7. Disconnect lines from power steering pump (3).
  8. Remove power steering pump attaching bolts and set pump aside (3).
  9. Recover A/C system using a suitable refrigerant recovery machine.
  10. Disconnect A/C compressor (4) electrical connectors.
  11. Remove A/C compressor (4). Refer to 2.7L ENGINE .
    Fig 4: Lower Splash Shield
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  12. Raise vehicle.
  13. Remove lower splash shield bolts (1) and remove splash shield (2).
  14. Drain cooling system.
    Fig 5: Locating Engine Mount Bolts, Drain Plug And Filter
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  15. Drain the engine oil (5) and remove the oil filter (3).
  16. Disconnect down stream oxygen sensor connectors.
  17. Disconnect exhaust pipes at the manifolds.
    Fig 6: Steering Shaft
    GC0015223Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  18. Disconnect starter (2) electrical connectors.
  19. Remove starter (2) bolts and set starter aside.
    Fig 7: Coolant Pipe
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  20. Disconnect coolant pipe (1) near starter from hose.
  21. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor electrical connector and remove sensor. Refer to 2.7L - REMOVAL .
  22. Disconnect ground strap.
    Fig 8: Locating Oil Pressure Switch
    GC0015225Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  23. Disconnect oil pressure sensor (1) electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Locating Engine Mount Bolts, Drain Plug And Filter
    GC0015226Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  24. Remove 4 engine mount nuts (1).
  25. Remove engine mount studs (1) from mount.
    Fig 10: Gear Mounting Bolts
    GC0015237Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  26. Remove steering gear mounting bolts (1) and lower steering gear (2) for clearance.
    Fig 11: Locating Structural Collar Bolts
    GC0015227Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  27. Using a block of wood and a suitable lifting device under the oil pan, raise the engine.
  28. Remove structural collar bolts (2 & 4).
  29. Remove structural collar (3).
  30. Remove lower bell housing bolts.
  31. Lower engine and remove jack stand.
  32. Mark flex plate to torque converter location.
  33. Remove torque converter bolts.
  34. Lower vehicle.
    Fig 12: Air Cleaner Housing
    GC0015232Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  35. Remove wiper arms. Refer to REMOVAL .
  36. Remove wiper cowl (1). Refer to REMOVAL .
  37. Remove strut tower support (2).
    Fig 13: Purge/Intake
    GC0015228Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  38. Reposition purge solenoid (5).
    Fig 14: Intake Brackets
    GC0015234Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  39. Remove the intake manifold (2). See REMOVAL .
  40. Disconnect all vacuum lines and electrical connectors.
  41. Disconnect all ground straps attaching to the engine.
    Fig 15: Injector Connectors
    GC0015235Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  42. Disconnect fuel line at fuel rail (1).
  43. Disconnect coil, injector (2), capacitor, and knock sensor connectors.
  44. Remove EGR valve and tube assembly. Refer to EGR - 2.7L .
  45. Remove upper bellhousing bolts and reposition electrical harness.
    Fig 16: Engine Lift 8342
    GC0015229Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  46. Attach special tool #8342A (1).
    • Attach special tool #8342A to the front of the left cylinder head (2).
    • Attach special tool #8342A to the rear of the right cylinder head (3).
  47. Support transmission with a block of wood and floor jack.
  48. Hoist engine from engine compartment.
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