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6 Cylinder Models

NOTE: Engine and transmission are removed as an assembly.
  1. Remove hood and mark hinges for installation. Disconnect battery, remove air cleaner and drain cooling system. Remove fan shroud, radiator, fan and pulley. Disconnect electrical leads at starter, alternator, temperature switch, oil pressure switch and coil.
  2. Disconnect accelerator linkage at bellcrank and exhaust pipe at manifold. Disconnect fuel inlet line at fuel pump and power brake line at manifold (if equipped). Remove power steering pump and/or air conditioning compressor (if equipped), without disconnecting lines and position out of way.
  3. Raise vehicle and position safety stands. Remove drive shaft and plug end of transmission. Disconnect shift linkage and speedometer cable at transmission. Disconnect cooler lines if equipped with automatic transmission. If equipped with manual transmission, disconnect clutch linkage at cross-shaft and remove cross-shaft.
  4. Connect a suitable hoist to engine and raise enough to take weight off front engine mounts. Remove front mount through bolts. Remove bolts securing rear mount to crossmember and remove engine and transmission assembly.
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