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Engine Assembly

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  1. Remove the engine cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Negative Battery Cable
    GC0059846Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  2. Disconnect negative battery cable (1).
  3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  4. Evacuate and recover the air conditioning system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  5. Perform the fuel pressure release procedure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 2: Disconnecting/Reconnecting Fuel Line
    GC0060222Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  6. Disconnect fuel line (1) from the fuel rail inlet (2) and position aside.
    Fig 3: Identifying Air Cleaner Housing Components
    GC0060223Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  7. Remove the Air Cleaner Housing. See REMOVAL .
    Fig 4: Identifying Upper Intake Manifold Bolts
    GC0060224Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  8. Remove the Upper Intake Manifold (2). See REMOVAL .
  9. Raise the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Removing/Installing Belly Pan
    GC0060225Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  10. Remove the 12 belly pan fasteners (1) and remove the belly pan (2).
    Fig 6: Removing/Installing Extension Pipe
    GC0060226Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  11. Disconnect the Exhaust Extension Pipe (1) and gasket (2) from the Crossunder pipe (3).
    Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Crossmember
    GC0059207Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  12. Remove the Center Brace (1). Refer to REMOVAL .
  13. Remove the Cross Under Pipe. Refer to REMOVAL .
  14. Remove the Right Front Half Shaft assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
  15. Remove Rear Maniverter. See REMOVAL .
  16. Remove the PTU. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 8: Removing/Installing Front Splash Shields
    GC0060227Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  17. Remove the Right Forward Splash Shield. Refer to REMOVAL .
  18. Remove the Left Forward Splash Shield. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 9: Identifying Closeout- Front Lower Fascia
    GC0060228Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  19. Remove the Front Closeout Panel. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 10: Identifying Front Mount Through Bolt
    GC0060229Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  20. Remove the Front Engine Mount Bracket (2). See REMOVAL .
  21. Disconnect starter motor electrical connectors. Remove starter motor and shim. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 11: Identifying Heater Core Return Tube
    GC0060230Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  22. Disconnect the Lower Coolant Hose (1) from the return tube (2).
  23. Lower Vehicle.
  24. Remove the Left Front Half Shaft. Refer to REMOVAL .
  25. Remove the Left Front Inner Wheel Well.
    Fig 12: Identifying CKP Sensor & Electrical Connector
    GC0050060Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  26. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) at the crankshaft position sensor (3).
  27. Remove hold down bolt (1) at the crankshaft position sensor (3).
  28. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (3).
    Fig 13: Identifying Positive Cable Retaining Nut & Cable
    GC0058867Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  29. Disconnect the positive auxiliary battery post cable (2) from the left shock tower and position aside.
    Fig 14: Identifying PCM Connectors
    GC0060231Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  30. Disconnect the 2 PCM harness connectors (1) and position aside.
    Fig 15: Identifying Heater Core Supply Tube
    GC0060232Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  31. Disconnect the heater core supply hose (1) from the intake manifold outlet (2).
    Fig 16: View Of Coolant Recovery Container - Pressure System
    GC0058752Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  32. Disconnect the coolant reservoir overflow hose (2) from the coolant bottle (4) and position aside.
    Fig 17: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose & Thermostat Housing
    GC0060233Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  33. Disconnect the Upper Radiator hose (1) from the thermostat housing (2) and position aside.
    Fig 18: Identifying A/C Compressor Discharge Line
    GC0060234Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  34. Disconnect both A/C lines (1) and (2) from the A/C compressor (3).
    Fig 19: Identifying A/C Condenser Discharge Line
    GC0056150Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  35. Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer harness connector (1).
  36. Disconnect and remove the A/C discharge line (3) from the condenser (4).
  37. Remove the Front Maniverter. See REMOVAL .
  38. Remove the Fan Module. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 20: Identifying Power Steering Lines
    GC0060235Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  39. Disconnect the power steering pressure (1) and supply hoses (2) from the power steering pump (3).
  40. Support engine with a suitable lifting device or support fixture.
  41. Remove the transmission. Refer to REMOVAL .
  42. Install special tool #8334, engine lift bracket on the front of the engine.
  43. Install Engine Lifting Chains.
  44. Attach Lifting Chains to Engine Lift.
    Fig 21: Removing/Installing Right Engine Mount (V6)
    GC0060236Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  45. Remove 3 right Engine mount bolts.
  46. Remove Ground Strap from the Hood and position hood back.
  47. Remove the Engine.
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