Contents: Dismantling ⇩ Assembly ⇩
Before disconnecting the battery, make sure that all requirements and conditions contained in the section on disconnecting the battery are met.
GENERAL INFORMATION, Precautions when working with electrical equipment.
Dismantling
1. Open the hood, lift it and secure it in a vertical position.
2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
3. Remove the air intake pipe.
HEATING AND VENTILATION, REPAIR WORKS, Air intake box.
4. Release residual pressure in the fuel supply system.
V8 ENGINE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM, ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE, Relief of residual pressure.
5. Remove the refrigerant from the air conditioning system.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, AIR CONDITIONER DRAINING, REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND CHARGING, Air conditioner draining - refrigerant recovery and refilling.
6. Remove the combined mass air flow/intake air temperature sensor.
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: V8 engine, REPAIR WORK, Sensors: Combined mass air flow (MAF) and intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.
7. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
CAUTION: Do not work under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle with safety stands.
8. Drain the coolant from the engine.
COOLING SYSTEM: V8 engine, ADJUSTMENTS, Draining coolant, flushing the system and filling.
9. Remove the fan viscous coupling.
COOLING SYSTEM: V8 engine, REPAIR WORK, Viscous fan clutch.

10. Remove the battery cover, unscrew the nut and remove the positive terminal from the battery.
11. Remove the right ignition coil cover.
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: V8 engine, REPAIR WORK, Right bank ignition coil cover.
12. Remove the left ignition coil cover.
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: V8 engine, REPAIR WORK, Left-hand ignition coil cover.

13. Remove the differential ventilation tube from the engine.

14. Unscrew the nut and remove the ground wire from the left valve cover.
15. Unscrew the nut and remove the ground wire from the right valve cover.

16. Disconnect the pads from the ignition coils.

17. Disconnect the connectors from the throttle body, thermostat heater, camshaft position sensor and coolant temperature sensor.
18. Cut the 2 cable ties securing the engine harness to the throttle body and release the harness.

19. Disconnect the electrical connector from the right cylinder head VCC solenoid valve.
20. Release the VCC solenoid valve connector from the clamp.

21. Disconnect the electrical connector from the left cylinder head VCC solenoid valve.

22. Disconnect the connector from the generator.
23. Release the wiring harness from the 4 clamps.

24. Disconnect the connectors from the left camshaft position sensor and from the knock sensor.

25. Unscrew the 2 nuts securing the left head injector control harness to the fuel rail, remove the vacuum receiver and bracket from the stud and set aside.

26. Release the generator harness from the two clamps on the upper engine casing brackets.

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27. Disconnect the connectors from the left row injectors.

28. Disconnect the engine harness from the clamps and move it away from the valve cover.

29. Disconnect the connector from the solenoid valve of the afterburning system (SAI).

30. Unscrew the 2 nuts securing the engine harness to the intake manifold, remove the washers and remove the electromagnetic valve of the afterburning system from the stud. Move the valve to the side.

31. Disconnect the connector from the right knock sensor.

32. Disconnect the connectors from the right-hand row injectors.

33. Disconnect the connector from the carbon absorber purge valve.
34. Place the engine harness on the right bulkhead.

35. Disconnect the hose from the carbon absorber purge valve.
CAUTION: Always plug the fittings and holes to protect the system from dirt.

36. Remove the carbon absorber purge hose.
37. Release the transmission ventilation hoses from the clamps on the cooling system pipe and move them to the side.
38. Loosen the clamps and disconnect the heater hoses from the cooling system pipe.

39. Loosen the bolt securing the electrical connector bracket to the flywheel housing and move it to the side.

40. Disconnect the connector from the starter wire.
41. Place a rag near the fuel supply hose to prevent spilled fuel from spreading.

42. Disconnect the fuel supply hose from the fuel rail.
CAUTION: Always plug the fittings and holes to protect the system from dirt.
43. Remove the rags.

44. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the check valve.
CAUTION: Always plug the fittings and holes to protect the system from dirt.

45. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the intake manifold.

46. Disconnect the electrical connector on the lower radiator hose.

47. Unscrew the bolt securing the lower radiator hose to the bracket, unscrew the clamps and remove the lower radiator hose.
48. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the upper hose from the radiator.

49. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the upper radiator hose from the engine cooling system pump and the generator housing.

50. Unscrew the clamp securing the upper radiator hose to the tee and remove the upper hose.

51. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the cooling system hose from the tee.

52. Disconnect the connector from the cooling system compressor.

53. Loosen the bolt securing the air conditioning hose to the compressor and disconnect the hose. Discard the O-ring.
CAUTION: Immediately plug all air conditioning system hoses to prevent contamination of the system.

54. Loosen the bolt securing the air conditioning hose to the condenser and disconnect the hose. Discard the O-ring.
CAUTION: Immediately plug all air conditioning system hoses to prevent contamination of the system.

55. Disconnect the 2 hoses from the air flow control valve.
CAUTION: Always plug the fittings and holes to protect the system from dirt.

56. Disconnect the connector from the oil pressure sensor.

57. Unscrew the 2 nuts securing the oil filter housing and remove the housing from the bracket.
58. Move the filter housing with hoses to the side and secure it to the engine.
59. Install a container to collect the power steering (PAS) fluid.

60. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose from the power steering pump. Unscrew the union nut and disconnect the pressure hose from the power steering pump. Discard the O-ring.
CAUTION: Always plug the fittings and holes to protect the system from dirt.
61. Remove the container from under the power steering pump.
62. Unscrew the 4 bolts securing the main gear air shield to the subframe and remove the shield.

63. Unscrew the 4 nuts securing the intake pipe flanges to the exhaust manifolds. Dispose of the nuts.
64. Remove the intake pipes from the exhaust manifolds.
65. Remove the front wheels.
66. Remove the right drive shaft.
DRIVE SHAFTS, REPAIR WORK, Drive shaft - front - right.

67. Remove the main gear crankcase ventilation hose. Unscrew the 4 main gear mounting bolts and remove the main gear from the engine sump.
NOTE: The mounting bolt located above the final drive pinion remains in the final drive housing.

68. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
69. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: V8 engine, REPAIR WORK, Sensors: crankshaft position sensor (CKP).

70. Loosen the transmission oil cooling radiator tube mounting bolt and remove the tubes from the bracket.

71. Remove the plug from the bottom of the flywheel housing to gain access to the torque converter.

72. Remove the plug from the flywheel housing to gain access to the torque converter mounting bolts.
73. While rotating the crankshaft, unscrew the 4 bolts securing the torque converter to the drive disk.
74. Move the torque converter away from the drive disk.

75. Unscrew the 2 starter mounting bolts and remove the starter.
NOTE: Starter remains on engine.
76. Install the support stand under the gearbox.

77. Unscrew the 8 bolts securing the gearbox to the engine.

78. Secure the LRT-12-216 crossmember to the engine lifting eyes.

79. Unscrew the nut securing the right engine bracket to the support.

80. Unscrew the nut securing the left engine bracket to the support.
81. Place the chain on the lifting eyes and select the engine weight.
82. Raise the engine until it is completely clear of the mounts.

83. Remove the two upper Torx-type bolts securing the automatic transmission housing.
84. Release the engine from the guide pins, carefully lift it and move it away from the vehicle.
CAUTION: Do not allow the engine to come into contact with the radiator to avoid damaging the radiator.

85. Discard the final drive O-ring.
Assembly
1. Wipe the mating surfaces of the torque converter and drive disk.
2. Wipe the mating surfaces of the engine and gearbox, the dowel pins and the dowel seats.
3. Wipe the mating surfaces of the final drive housing and engine sump.
4. Install a new O-ring on the final drive housing and lubricate it with clean oil.
5. With the help of a partner, carefully install the engine on the gearbox. Ensure that the torque converter centering sleeve fits precisely and that the pins fit into the sockets.
NOTE: When installing the engine, position it behind the mating surface of the final drive.
6. Make sure the torque converter is fully engaged with the transmission.
7. Screw in 8 Torx-type screws securing the automatic transmission to the engine and tighten them to a torque of 45 N·m.
8. Install the starter in place and tighten its mounting bolts to a torque of 45 Nm.
9. Screw in the 2 upper flywheel housing mounting bolts and tighten them to a torque of 25 N·m.
10. Remove the jack from under the gearbox.
11. Lower the engine onto the supports.
12. Remove the rigging chains.
13. Screw on the 2 nuts securing the engine brackets to the supports and tighten them to a torque of 100 Nm.
14. Remove the rigging crossbar.
15. Screw in the 8 bolts securing the drive disk to the torque converter and tighten them to a torque of 45 N·m.
16. Install the plugs on the flywheel housing.
17. Wipe the mating surfaces of the inlet pipes and exhaust manifolds.
18. Install the intake pipes onto the exhaust manifolds.
19. Screw on 4 new nuts securing the intake pipes to the exhaust manifolds and tighten them to a torque of 45 N·m.
20. Install the final drive on the engine sump and tighten the 4 mounting bolts. Tightening torque 45 N·m.
21. Connect the ventilation hose to the final drive housing.
22. Connect the ground wire to the engine and tighten the fastener.
23. Install the final drive air shield onto the subframe and tighten the bolts to 45 Nm.
24. Install the right drive shaft.
DRIVE SHAFTS, REPAIR WORK, Drive shaft - front - right.
25. Install a new O-ring on the power steering pump nipple and connect the hose to the pump, tightening the nut to a torque of 25 N·m.
26. Place the low pressure hose onto the power steering pump and secure it with a new clamp.
27. Install the oil filter housing onto the bracket and tighten the mounting nuts.
28. Connect the connector to the oil pressure sensor.
29. Connect the hoses to the solenoid valve of the afterburning system.
30. Install new O-rings on the air conditioning hoses and lubricate them with clean refrigerant oil.
31. Install the hoses to the condenser and compressor. Screw in the bolts securing the air conditioning system hoses to the condenser and compressor and tighten them to a torque of 25 N·m.
32. Connect the electrical connector to the air conditioning compressor.
33. Connect the cooling system hose to the tee and secure it with a clamp.
34. Install the upper radiator hose and secure it with clamps.
35. Install the lower radiator hose and secure it with clamps.
36. Connect the electrical connector to the lower radiator hose.
37. Connect the vacuum hose to the intake manifold.
38. Connect the vacuum hose to the brake booster check valve and secure it with a new clamp.
39. Wipe the fuel hose connectors.
40. Connect the fuel supply hose to the fuel rail.
41. Connect the connector to the starter wire.
42. Install the connector with the bracket on the flywheel housing and tighten the mounting bolt.
43. Connect the cooling system hoses to the liquid pipe and secure them with clamps.
44. Insert the transmission ventilation tubes into the supporting clamps.
45. Attach the carbon absorber purge hose.
46. Install the engine harness onto the engine.
47. Connect the connector to the carbon adsorber purge valve.
48. Install the washer onto the fuel injector harness mounting stud.
49. Install and secure the engine harness to the bracket with clamps.
50. Connect the connectors to the right-hand row injectors.
51. Connect the connectors to the left row injectors.
52. Attach the alternator harness to the two clamps on the upper engine cover.
53. Install the fuel hose with the bracket onto the left row injector harness mounting stud.
54. Attach the vacuum receiver with the bracket to the left-hand injector harness mounting stud.
55. Screw on the 2 nuts securing the injector harness to the intake manifold and tighten the nuts.
56. Connect the connector to the knock sensor.
57. Connect the connector to the crankshaft position sensor.
58. Secure the generator harness to the four clamps.
59. Connect the connector to the generator.
60. Connect the connector to the electromagnetic valve of the afterburning system.
61. Connect the connectors to the valve timing control solenoid valves.
62. Connect the connectors to the throttle body, thermostat heater, right camshaft position sensor and coolant temperature sensor.
63. Install the engine harness to the throttle body and secure it with new flexible cable ties.
64. Place the connectors on the ignition coils.
65. Place the ground wires on the right and left valve covers and tighten the nuts.
66. Secure the final drive ventilation hose to the left valve cover.
67. Install the left ignition coil cover.
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: V8 engine, REPAIR WORK, Left-hand ignition coil cover.
68. Install the right ignition coil cover.
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: V8 engine, REPAIR WORK, Right bank ignition coil cover.
69. Install the fan viscous coupling.
COOLING SYSTEM: V8 engine, REPAIR WORK, Viscous fan clutch.
70. Install the front wheels and tighten the mounting nuts to a torque of 140 N·m.
71. Remove the safety stands and lower the front of the vehicle.
72. Install a combined mass air flow/intake air temperature sensor.
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: V8 engine, REPAIR WORK, Sensors: Combined mass air flow (MAF) and intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.
73. Refill the air conditioning system.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, AIR CONDITIONER DRAINING, REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND CHARGING, Air conditioner draining - refrigerant recovery and refilling.
74. Install the air intake pipe in place.
HEATING AND VENTILATION, REPAIR WORKS, Air intake box.
75. Place the terminal on the positive battery terminal, tighten the nut to 18 Nm and replace the cover.
76. Connect the negative battery terminal.
77. Fill the cooling system with coolant.
COOLING SYSTEM: V8 engine, ADJUSTMENTS, Draining coolant, flushing the system and filling.
78. Bleed the power steering system.
STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS, Power assisted steering (PAS) - bleeding.
79. Close the hood.
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