Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 1320

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ENGINE - 4.7L (Continued)
• Secure the lifting fixture to the three studs
using three 7/16 – 14 N/C locknuts.
• Make sure the lifting loop in the lifting fixture is
in the last hole (closest to the throttle body) to min-
imize the angle of engine during removal.
Fig. 4 Engine Lifting Fixture Attachment Locations
1 - ATTACHING LOCATION
2 - ADJUSTABLE HOOK
3 - SPECIAL TOOL 8347 ENGINE LIFT FIXTURE
4 - ATTACHING LOCATIONS
(36) Disconnect body ground strap at the right side
cowl (Fig. 5).
(37) Disconnect body ground strap at the left side
cowl (Fig. 6).
NOTE: It will be necessary to support the transmis-
sion in order to remove the engine.
(38) Position a suitable jack under the transmis-
sion.
(39) Remove engine from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position engine in the vehicle.
Fig. 5 Body Ground Strap—Right Side Removal /
Installation
1 - NUT
2 - A/C ACCUMULATOR
3 - GROUND STRAP
Fig. 6 Body Ground Strap—Left Side Removal /
Installation
1 - NUT
2 - GROUND STRAP
3 - BRAKE BOOSTER
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