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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. Disconnect accelerator linkage from carburetor and remove carburetor. Remove grille and cross brace. Remove windshield washer jar and, if equipped, A/C vacuum reservoir.
  2. 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. Remove all hoses, wiring linkage and lines from engine. Raise vehicle and remove fuel line from fuel pump.
  3. Drain crankcase and remove propeller shaft. Remove exhaust pipe at manifold and linkage from transmission. Remove speedometer cable and transmission mount bolts. If equipped with manual transmission, disconnect clutch linkage and remove clutch cross shaft. Remove engine mount bolts.
  4. Lower vehicle and attach lifting device. Raise engine slightly to remove right hand motor mount. Remove engine with transmission.