
(1) Raise vehicle on a hoist and remove inner
splash shield. Remove the right engine support
assembly vertical fasteners from frame rail (Fig. 22).
(2) Lower vehicle. Remove the load on the engine
motor mounts by carefully supporting the engine
assembly with a floor jack.
(3) Remove the three bolts attaching the engine
support assembly to the engine bracket.
(4) Move the air conditioning dryer aside.
(5) Remove coolant recovery system tank. Refer to
Group 7, Cooling System for procedure.
(6) Remove right engine support.
(7) Remove the three bolts attaching the engine
support bracket to the cylinder block.
NOTE: If centering or adjusting the engine/trans-
mission assembly is needed refer to Adjustments,
in this section.
(8) Reverse removal procedure for installation.
Refer to (Fig. 22) for torque specifications.
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel pressure release procedure. Refer
to Group 14, Fuel System for procedure. Remove fuel
line to fuel rail.
(2) Disconnect battery and remove air cleaner and
hoses.
(3) Drain cooling system. Refer to Draining Cool-
ing System in Group 7.
(4) Discharge Air Conditioning System.
(5) Disconnect automatic transmission cooler lines
and plug, if equipped.
(6) Remove cooling module assembly (radiator, fan
module, and condenser).
(7) Disconnect transmission shift linkage.
(8) Disconnect throttle body linkage.
(9) Disconnect engine and transmission wiring
harness.
(10) Disconnect heater hoses.
(11) Hoist vehicle and remove right inner splash
shield. Remove battery splash shield.
(12) Drain engine oil.
(13) Remove accessory drive belts. Refer to Acces-
sory Drive Belt Removal in Group 7.
(14) Remove axle shafts.
(15) Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.
Fig. 20 Engine Mounting—Front 2.0 and2.4L
ENGINE
FWD
FRONT
TORQUE
BRACKET
FRONT
MOUNT
STRUT (SOME MODELS)
A/C COMPRESSOR
FWD
STRUT
ENGINE SUPPORT MOD-
ULE
Fig. 21 Typical Engine Mounting—Left
TRANSMISSION
TORQUE
TRANSMISSION
BRACKET
LEFT
FRAME
RAIL
GROUND CABLE
TRANSMISSION
SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
FWD
61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.)
33 N·m (24 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 22 Engine Mounting—Right Side
RIGHT ENGINE SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
FRAME
RAIL
45 FT. LBS. (61 N·m)
FWD
JX
2.4L ENGINE
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