Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 800

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(1) Support the transmission with a transmission
jack.
(2) Remove the three vertical bolts, from the
mount to the transmission.
(3) Remove the transmission mount fasteners and
remove mount.
(4) Reverse removal procedure for installation.
Refer to (Fig. 29) for bolt tightening specifications.
(5) Engine support assemblies adjustment, Refer
to Engine Support Assembly Adjustment of this sec-
tion.
Fig. 29 Left Side Mount—Typical
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 set Power Control Mod-
ule (PCM) aside.
(3) Drain cooling system. Refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for procedure.
(4) Remove upper radiator hose, radiator and fan
module. Refer to Group 7, Cooling System for proce-
dure.
(5) Remove lower radiator hose.
(6) Disconnect automatic transmission cooler lines
and plug, if equipped.
(7) Disconnect transmission shift linkage.
(8) Disconnect throttle body linkage.
(9) Disconnect engine wiring harness.
(10) Disconnect heater hoses.
(11) Discharge Air Conditioning System. Refer to
Group 24, Air Conditioning for procedure.
(12) Hoist vehicle and remove right inner splash
shield.
(13) Remove accessory drive belts. Refer to Group
7, Cooling System for procedure.
(14) Remove axle shafts. Refer to Group 2, Suspen-
sion and Driveshaft for procedure.
(15) Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.
(16) Remove front and rear engine mount brackets
from the body.
(17) Lower vehicle. Remove air cleaner assembly.
(18) Remove power steering pump and reservoir,
Set them aside.
OIL PAN MATTING SURFACE (19) Remove A/C compressor. FRONT OF ENGINE SPECIAL TOOL 6973
(20) Remove ground straps to body.
(21) Mount the bracket (Special Tool 6973) to the
right side of the cylinder block (Fig. 30). Align the
front adjustable post with the hole in the bracket.
Fig. 30 Bracket for Cradle Post Support
(22) Raise vehicle enough to allow engine dolly
and cradle Special Tools 6135 and 6710 to be
installed under vehicle (Fig. 31).
(23) Loosen cradle engine mounts to allow move-
ment for positioning onto engine locating holes on the
engine bedplate. Lower vehicle and position cradle
mounts until the engine is resting on mounts.
Tighten mounts to cradle frame. This will keep
mounts from moving when removing or installing
engine and transmission.
(24) Lower vehicle so weight of the engine and
transmission ONLY is on the cradle.
(25) Remove engine and transmission mount bolts.
(26) Raise vehicle slowly. It may be necessary to
move the engine/transmission assembly on the cradle
to allow for removal around body flanges.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position engine and transmission assembly
under vehicle and slowly lower the vehicle over the
engine and transmission.
(2) Align engine and transmission mounts to
attaching points. Install mounting bolts at the right
engine and left transmission mounts. Refer to proce-
dures outlined in this section.
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