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  1. Disconnect battery cables and drain cooling system. Remove coolant reservoir, grille, upper radiator support and lower grille valance. Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines (if equipped) and radiator hoses. If equipped with A/C, discharge system and remove condenser and vacuum reservoir.
  2. Remove washer jar with bracket, radiator brackets, radiator and shroud. Remove air cleaner, air stove pipe and accelerator cable from carburetor. If equipped with power steering, remove pump and lay aside. Disconnect wiring from firewall connection and remove carburetor. Remove thermostat housing, oil fill pipe and disconnect heater hoses. If equipped with cruise control, remove servo, transducer and bracket.
  3. Raise vehicle and drain crankcase. Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold. Remove propeller shaft and shift linkage. Disconnect fuel line from pump. Disconnect speedometer cable. Remove transmission mount bolts and engine mount bracket-to-frame bolts.
  4. Drain crankcase. Remove engine mount through bolts. Raise engine slightly and remove engine mounts. Block up engine with wooden block between oil pan and crossmember. Lower vehicle and install lifting device. Remove engine/transmission assembly.