Section 275 (Engine-3.9L): Disassembly: Engine: Disassembly

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Illustration 1 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 1: Removing Flywheel Components
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Illustration 2 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 2: Removing RH And LH Motor Components
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Illustration 3 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 3: Removing Oil Filter Components
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Illustration 4 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 4: Removing Accessory Drive Belt And Components
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Illustration 5 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 5: Removing Sensors Connectors
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Illustration 6 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 6: Removing RH And LH Coil Covers
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Illustration 7 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 7: Removing Vacuum Hoses And Oil Level Indicator Tube
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Illustration 8 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 8: Removing LH Ignition Coils And A\C Compressor
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Illustration 9 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 9: Removing Engine Support Bracket
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Illustration 10 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 10: Removing EGR System Components
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Illustration 11 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 11: Removing Power Steering Components
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Illustration 12 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 12: Removing Fuel Injectors Components
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Illustration 13 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 13: Removing Intake Manifold Components
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Illustration 14 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 14: Removing RH Valve Cover Components
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Illustration 15 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 15: Removing Coolant Hoses Components
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Illustration 16 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 16: Removing LH Exhaust Manifold Components
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Illustration 17 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 17: Removing RH Exhaust Manifold Components
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Illustration 18 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 18: Removing Front Cover Components
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Illustration 19 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 19: Removing VCT Bush Carriers Components
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Illustration 20 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 20: Removing RH Timing Chain Tensioner Components
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Illustration 21 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 21: Removing RH Timing Chain Components
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Illustration 22 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 22: Removing Timing Chain And Sprockets
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Fig 23: Parts Description Chart
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Illustration 23 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 24: Removing Camshaft Components
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Fig 25: Parts Description Chart
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Illustration 24 of 24. Remove the components in the order indicated in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 26: Exploded View Of Cylinder Head Components
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