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V6 Engines

  1. Open hood, mark position of hood hinges and remove hood. Disconnect negative battery cable and raise vehicle. Remove rear transmission mount nuts. Support transmission and remove crossmember at frame and top transmission bolts. Reinstall crossmember and remove transmission support.
  2. Remove engine-to-transmission bolts. If difficulty in removing the upper left bolt is encountered, remove 2 left body mounting bolts and loosen radiator support bolt. Raise the cab on the left side with a block of wood to gain clearance for removing the bolt. Remove torque converter cover. Remove exhaust manifold. Disconnect starter leads and remove motor mount bolts. Disconnect fuel lines and transmission cooler lines (automatic transmission). Lower vehicle and drain coolant.
  3. Disconnect necessary wires and hoses from alternator, carburetor and other accessories. If equipped, remove power steering pump and air conditioning compressor and lay aside. Loosen alternator and disconnect front heater hose. Remove upper fan shroud, radiator and heater hoses, fan assembly and transmission oil cooler lines. Remove radiator assembly.
  4. Disconnect accelerator cable and spring, and detent cable from carburetor. Using a floor jack, support transmission. Install lifting device and remove engine from vehicle.