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3.2L Engine (Service Information): Removal: Engine

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly. See REMOVAL .
    Fig 1: Identifying Service Valve
    GC0034393Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  4. Relieve the fuel pressure at the service valve (1) on the fuel rail. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  5. Remove the radiator and radiator fan assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to REMOVAL .
  7. Disconnect the vacuum hoses at the brake booster, intake manifold, and the purge valve.
    Fig 2: Identifying Pressure & Return Lines
    GC0034392Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  8. Remove the oil from the power steering pump reservoir.
  9. Disconnect the ground lead at the power steering pump.
  10. Disconnect the pressure (2) and return (1) lines from the power steering pump.
    Fig 3: Identifying Oxygen Sensor Harness Connectors, MAF Sensor Harness Connector, Heater Hose & Fuel Supply Line
    GC0034398Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  11. Disconnect the oxygen sensor harness connectors (1), MAF sensor harness connector (2), heater hose (3) at rear of engine, and the fuel supply line (4) at the fuel rail.
  12. Disconnect the ignition coil(s), fuel injector(s), camshaft position sensor, crankshaft position sensor, throttle position sensor, map sensor, engine coolant temperature sensor, EGR solenoid, air pump, air pump switchover solenoid, A/C compressor, and generator harness connectors. Reposition the engine harness out of the way.
    Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Bypass Hose & Lower Radiator Hose
    GC0033584Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  13. Remove the lower radiator hose (1) and the coolant bypass hose (2) from the water pump.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting/Connecting Upper Radiator Hose
    GC0033989Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  14. Remove the upper radiator hose (1) from the thermostat housing.
    Fig 6: Removing/Installing Lower Splash Shield
    GC0032300Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  15. Raise and support the vehicle.
  16. Remove the lower splash shield retaining screws (1) and the splash shield (2).
  17. Remove the front exhaust pipes. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 7: Removing/Installing Transmission Ground Bolt & Cable
    GC0032576Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  18. Disconnect the ground cable (1) at the transmission.
  19. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to REMOVAL .
  20. Remove the starter motor. Refer to REMOVAL .
  21. Remove the transmission. For Automatic, refer to REMOVAL , or for Manual, refer to REMOVAL .
  22. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts and position the A/C compressor out of the way with lines attached. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 8: Identifying Front Engine Mount Bolts
    GC0034396Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  23. Remove the front engine mount bolts (1).
  24. Lower the vehicle.
  25. Attach the engine lifting device to the engine lifting eyes.
  26. Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle.
  27. Mount the engine on an engine stand.
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