REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS, PART 1
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25. Support the transmission with an
appropriate transmission jack.
26. Remove the retaining bolts that secure the
transmission bell housing to the flywheel
housing.
A new flywheel housing initiated into production
in mid-2004, introduced a larger
transmission-to-flywheel housing connection bolt.
The bolt size increases from 10 mm to 7/16-inch.
This should be noted if the flywheel housing is to
be replaced during overhaul.
27. Remove the hood rest crossmember(s), if
applicable.
28. Obtain the appropriate lifting equipment (bar
or chain) and attach to the proper lift points
on the engine.
29. Position and attach the engine hoist to the
lift bar or chain and, using the hoist, place
tension on the bar or chain.
30. If the vehicle is equipped with a manual
transmission, remove the clutch linkage and
bracket retaining bolts.
31. If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic
transmission, remove the torque converter
access panel and remove the capscrews
that secure the torque converter to the
flywheel.
32. Remove the retaining bolts that secure the
engine mounts to the engine.
33. With the help of an assistant, remove the
engine from the vehicle. Watch for
obstructions that may interfere with its
removal such as engine or chassis
components, brackets, clamps or other parts
still attached to the engine.
34. Refer to Engine Disassembly procedures for
mounting the engine on an engine stand.
ENGINE DISASSEMBLY
General Instructions
This section includes step-by-step procedures for
the complete disassembly of the engine upon
removal from the vehicle. Major components are
removed as assemblies and overhauled in the
respective bench procedures sections.
Failure to follow the sequence of operations listed
in this section may result in damage to the
components or personal injury.
Filter Element Removal
[219 EV]
The oil filter elements and mounting adapter
assembly, including the Centri-Max
®
ULTRA or
ULTRA PLUS, must be removed before mounting
the adapter plate to the engine. If not already
removed, remove the filters following the
procedure below.
Refer to Figure 124.
1. Place a suitable container below the filter
element area to catch any spilled fluids.
2. Using a suitable filter wrench, remove the
fuel and oil filter elements. Do not reuse filter
elements. Discard used elements in a
responsible, environmentally safe manner.
3. Remove the top-mounted Centri-Max
®
ULTRA or ULTRA PLUS oil filter.
a. Loosen and remove the retaining bolt at
the top of the filter cover.
b. Remove the cover, element and rotor.
Discard the seal.
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