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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1997 🢒 Cutlass Supreme 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.4L 🢒 Engine Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: The automatic transaxle range selector cable is made out of two cable sections. After initial connection never separate the two metal couplings from one another. Integrity of the connection of the two metal couplings will be lost if separation of the two metal couplings occurs. When servicing the transaxle remove the cable at the automatic transaxle range selector lever and at the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket. If either section of the cable needs to be replaced, replace both of the cable sections. Loss of connection integrity of the two metal couplings can cause loss of transaxle shift control which could result in personal injury.

  1. Remove the air cleaner duct. Refer to Engine Controls.
  2. Remove the hood. Do this with the aid of an assistant. Refer to Body Front End.
  3. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling and Radiator.
  4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Cooling and Radiator.
  5. Disconnect the heater hoses from the engine. Refer to Cooling and Radiator.
  6. Remove the engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement .
  7. Remove the engine mount strut bracket at the tie bar. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement .
  8. Remove the cooling fans. Refer to Cooling and Radiator.
  9. Disconnect the radiator hoses from the engine. Refer to Cooling and Radiator.
  10. Disconnect the transaxle cooler lines. Refer to Automatic Transaxle.
  11. Remove the radiator. Disconnect the radiator hoses. Refer to Cooling and Radiator.
  12. Disconnect the control cables from the throttle body bracket and from the throttle body. Refer to Engine Controls.
  13. Disconnect the fuel lines. Refer to Engine Controls.
  14. Remove the exhaust crossover. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Replacement .
  15. Disconnect the ground straps from the bell housing. Refer to Automatic Transaxle.
  16. Remove the fuel injector cover. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  17. Disconnect the power steering lines at the pump and at the front cover. Refer to Power Steering Gear and Pump.
  18. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  19. Remove the upper A/C compressor bolts. Refer to HVAC.
  20. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C compressor. Refer to HVAC.
  21. Raise the vehicle. Suitably support the vehicle. Refer to General Information.
  22. Remove the right front tire and the right front wheel assembly. Refer to Tires and Wheels.
  23. Remove the right front splash shield. Refer to Body Front End.
  24. Remove the lower A/C compressor bolts. Reposition the compressor. Refer to HVAC.
  25. Remove the flywheel inspection cover. Refer to Automatic Transaxle.
  26. Remove the engine oil filter.
  27. Remove the starter. Refer to Engine Electrical.
  28. Remove the front exhaust pipe and the converter. Refer to Exhaust System.
  29. Remove the motor mount nuts at the frame. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
  30. Disconnect the electrical connections from the rear of the engine. Refer to Engine Electrical.
  31. Remove the torque converter bolts. Refer to Automatic Transaxle.
  32. Disconnect the electrical connections from the front of the engine. Refer to Engine Electrical.
  33. Remove the right ball joint nut. Separate the ball joint from the control arm. Refer to Front Suspension.
  34. Remove the outer tie rod. Refer to Power Steering Gear and Pump.
  35. Remove the drive axle. Refer to Drive Axle
  36. Remove the transaxle shield. Refer to Automatic Transaxle.
  37. Suitably support the transaxle. Use a jacking fixture.
  38. Remove the engine mount bracket bolts and nuts from the transaxle. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement .
  39. Remove the transaxle support.
  40. Lower the vehicle.
  41. Remove the plastic cover from the shock tower.
  42. Disconnect the electrical quick connectors from the PCM.
  43. Disconnect the necessary vacuum lines.
  44. Suitably support the transaxle.
  45. Install the engine lifting device.
  46. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the generator. Refer to Engine Electrical.
  47. Remove the engine.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the engine.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors to the generator. Refer to Engine Electrical.
  3. Remove the engine lifting device.
  4. Remove the support from the transaxle.
  5. Install the bell housing bolts.
  6. Connect the necessary vacuum lines.
  7. Connect the electrical quick connectors to the PCM.
  8. Install the plastic cover to the shock tower.
  9. Raise the vehicle.
  10. Suitably support the transaxle. Use a jacking fixture.
  11. Install the engine mount bracket bolts and nuts on the transaxle. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement .
  12. Remove the transaxle support.
  13. Install the transaxle shield. Refer to Automatic Transaxle.
  14. Install the drive axle. Refer to Drive Axle.
  15. Install the ball joint into the control arm. Install the right ball joint nut. Refer to Front Suspension.
  16. Install the outer tie rod. Refer to Power Steering Gear and Pump.
  17. Connect the electrical connections to the front of the engine. Refer to Engine Electrical.
  18. Install the torque converter bolts. Refer to Automatic Transaxle.
  19. Install the electrical connections to the rear of the engine. Refer to Engine Electrical.
  20. Install the motor mount nuts at the frame. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
  21. Install the front exhaust pipe and the converter. Refer to Exhaust System.
  22. Install the starter motor. Refer to Engine Electrical.
  23. Install the flywheel inspection covers. Refer to Automatic Transaxle.
  24. Position the A/C compressor to the bracket. Refer to HVAC.
  25. Install the lower bolts on the A/C compressor. Refer to HVAC.
  26. Install a new oil filter.
  27. Install the right front splash shield. Refer to Body Front End.
  28. Install the right front tire and the right front wheel assembly. Refer to Tires and Wheels.
  29. Lower the vehicle.
  30. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C compressor. Refer to HVAC.
  31. Install the upper A/C compressor bolts. Refer to HVAC.
  32. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  33. Connect the power steering lines at the pump and at the front cover. Refer to Power Steering Gear and Pump.
  34. Install the fuel injector cover. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  35. Connect the ground straps to the bell housing. Refer to Automatic Transaxle.
  36. Install the exhaust crossover. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Replacement .
  37. Connect the fuel lines. Refer to Engine Controls.
  38. Connect the control cables to the throttle body bracket and to the throttle body. Refer to Engine Controls.
  39. Install the radiator. Connect the radiator hoses. Refer to Cooling and Radiator.
  40. Connect the transaxle cooler lines. Refer to Automatic Transaxle.
  41. Connect the radiator hoses to the engine. Refer to Cooling and Radiator.
  42. Install the cooling fans. Refer to Cooling and Radiator.
  43. Install the engine mount strut bracket at the tie bar. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement .
  44. Install the engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement .
  45. Connect the heater hoses to the engine. Refer to Cooling and Radiator.
  46. Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Cooling and Radiator.
  47. Refill the engine oil. Refer to Maintenance and Lubrication.
  48. Refill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling and Radiator.
  49. Refill the power steering fluid. Refer to Power Steering Gear and Pump.
  50. Check the transaxle fluid level. Refill the transaxle fluid if necessary. Refer to Automatic Transaxle.
  51. Install the hood. Do this with the aid of an assistant. Refer to Body Front End.
  52. Install the air cleaner duct. Refer to Engine Controls.
  53. Adjust the fluid levels as needed. Refer to Maintenance and Lubrication.
  54. Bleed the cooling system. Refer to Cooling and Radiator.
  55. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering Gear and Pump.