Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual page 857

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WHEELHOUSE
STRUT
A/C COMPRESSOR
ENGINE
FWD
ENGINE SUPPORT MOD-
SPLASH
SHIELD
PUSH-IN
FASTENER
NUT-SNAP
STRUT (SOME MODELS)
9 - 20
2.0L SOHC ENGINE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 19 Engine Mounting—Front 2.0 and2.4L
Fig. 20 Right Inner Splash Shield
(21) Remove ground straps to body.
(22) Raise vehicle enough to allow engine dolly
and cradle Special Tools 6135 and 6710 to be
installed under vehicle.
ULE
FWD
FENDER
FRONT
ACCESSORY
BELT SPLASH SHIELD
PUSH-IN FAS-
BRACKET
FRONT
TORQUE
MOUNT
TENER
FASCIA
DRIVE
ENGINE
PORT
PLACE FRONT SUP-
FLANGE
UNDER
BLOCK
(23) Loosen engine support posts to allow move-
ment for positioning onto engine locating holes and
flange on the engine bedplate. Lower vehicle and
position cradle until the engine is resting on support
posts (Fig. 21). Tighten mounts to cradle frame. This
will keep support posts from moving when removing
or installing engine and transmission.
(24) Install safety straps around the engine to cra-
dle tighten; straps and lock them into position.
(25) Raise vehicle enough to see if straps are tight
enough to hold cradle assembly to engine.
(26) Lower vehicle so weight of the engine and
transmission ONLY is on the cradle assembly.
(27) Remove engine and transmission mount thru-
bolts.
(28) Raise vehicle slowly. It may be necessary to
move the engine/transmission assembly with the cra-
dle to allow for removal around body flanges.
Fig. 21 Positioning Engine Cradle SupportPost
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.
(3) Remove safety straps from engine and trans-
mission assembly. Slowly raise vehicle enough to
remove the engine dolly and cradle.
(4) Install axle shafts. Refer to Group 2, Suspen-
sion and Driveshafts for procedure.
LOCATING HOLE IN
PORT
PLACE REAR SUP-
SPECIAL
6135 AND 6710
POST
Mounts
BEDPLATE
TOOLS
INTO
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