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Removal Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 28467-90A Engine Support Adapters
    • J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.
  5. Remove the air inlet duct from the throttle body.
  6. Remove the right and left engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side .
  7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  8. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

  9. Object Number: 317814  Size: SH
  10. Remove the right engine splash shield retainers and splash shield.
  11. Remove the power steering oil cooler pipe brackets from the frame.

  12. Object Number: 277915  Size: SH
  13. Remove the A/C compressor and A/C compressor mounting bracket from the engine. DO NOT discharge the system. Secure the compressor.
  14. Remove the catalytic converter from the right side exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.

  15. Object Number: 50411  Size: SH
  16. Remove the engine mount lower nuts from the frame.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  19. Use the engine support fixture to raise the engine.
  20. Raise the vehicle.

  21. Object Number: 97800  Size: SH
  22. Remove the left front engine mount bracket bolts from the engine.

  23. Object Number: 97804  Size: SH
  24. Remove the right rear engine mount bracket bolts from the engine.
  25. Support the frame with jack stands. Loosen the left side frame bolts. Remove the right side frame bolts. Using the jack stands, lower the frame for the engine mount bracket removal.
  26. Remove the engine mount bracket and the engine mount from the engine.

  27. Object Number: 43405  Size: SH
  28. Remove the engine mount upper nuts.
  29. Remove the engine mount from the engine mount bracket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 43405  Size: SH
  1. Install the engine mount to the engine mount bracket.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the engine mount upper nuts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the engine mount upper nuts to 78 N·m (58 lb ft).

  5. Install the engine mount and the engine mount bracket to the engine.

  6. Object Number: 97804  Size: SH
  7. Install the right rear engine mount bracket bolts to the engine. Hand tighten the bolts.

  8. Object Number: 97800  Size: SH
  9. Install the left front engine mount bracket bolts to the engine. Hand tighten the bolts.
  10. Tighten the engine mount bracket bolts connecting the engine mount bracket to the engine.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the engine mount bracket bolts to 102 N·m (75 lb ft).

  12. Using the jack stands raise the frame to the original position.
  13. Install the right side frame bolts.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the right and left side frame bolts to 180 N·m (133 lb ft).

  15. Lower the vehicle.
  16. Use the engine support fixture to lower the engine .
  17. Raise the vehicle.

  18. Object Number: 50411  Size: SH
  19. Install the engine mount lower nuts to the frame.
  20. Tighten
    Tighten the engine mount lower nuts to 78 N·m (58 lb ft).


    Object Number: 277915  Size: SH
  21. Install the A/C compressor bracket and bolts to the engine.
  22. Tighten
    Tighten the A/C compressor bracket bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  23. Install the A/C compressor and the A/C compressor mounting nuts.
  24. Tighten
    Tighten the A/C compressor mounting nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  25. Install the power steering oil cooler pipe brackets to the frame.

  26. Object Number: 317814  Size: SH
  27. Install the right engine splash shield and the splash shield retainers.
  28. Install the catalytic converter to the right side exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  29. Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  30. Lower the vehicle.
  31. Remove the engine support fixture.
  32. Install the right and left engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side .
  33. install the air inlet duct to the throttle body.
  34. Connect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.
  35. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  36. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  37. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.