Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual page 903

9 - 66 2.4L ENGINE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(3) Drain cooling system. Refer to Draining Cool-
ing System in Group 7.
(4) Discharge Air Conditioning System.
(5) Disconnect automatic transmission cooler lines
and plug, if equipped.
(6) Remove cooling module assembly (radiator, fan
module, and condenser).
(7) Disconnect transmission shift linkage.
(8) Disconnect throttle body linkage.
(9) Disconnect engine and transmission wiring
harness.
(10) Disconnect heater hoses.
(11) Hoist vehicle and remove right inner splash
shield. Remove battery splash shield.
(12) Drain engine oil.
(13) Remove accessory drive belts. Refer to Acces-
sory Drive Belt Removal in Group 7.
(14) Remove axle shafts.
(15) Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.
(16) Remove engine support module.
(17) Remove front and rear mount brackets from
the engine and transmission.
(18) Remove rear
brace. Remove flex plate cover. Remove converter
bolts and mark converter for reassembly.
(19) Lower vehicle.
(20) Remove power steering pump, reservoir and
hoses. Position components for engine removal.
(21) Remove A/C suction line at compressor. Cap
suction port and line.
(22) Remove ground straps to body.
(23) Raise vehicle enough to allow engine dolly
6135 and cradle 6710 with posts 6848 to be installed
under vehicle (Fig. 23).
(24) Loosen cradle engine mounts to allow move-
ment for positioning onto engine locating holes on the
engine bedplate, compressor and support bracket.
Install adapters 6909 to the two post at rear of
engine 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.
(25) Lower vehicle so weight of the engine and
transmission ONLY is on the cradle.
engine/transmission
(26) Remove engine and transmission mount bolts.
(27) 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.
(3) Slowly raise vehicle enough to remove the
engine dolly and cradle Special Tools 6135 and 6710.
(4) Install axle shafts.
(5) Install front and rear mount brackets.
(6) Install transmission and engine bending brace.
(7) Install engine support module.
(8) Connect exhaust system to manifold.
(9) Install power steering pump, reservoir and
hoses.
(10) Install A/C suction line at compressor.
bending
(11) Install accessory drive belts. Refer to Acces-
sory Drive Belt Installation in Group 7.
(12) Install right inner splash shield and battery
splash shield. Install wheels and tires.
(13) Install cooling module assembly (radiator, fan
module, and condenser).
(14) Connect automatic transmission cooler lines
and shifter linkage.
(15) Connect fuel line and heater hoses.
(16) Install ground straps. Connect engine and
throttle body connections and harnesses.
(17) Connect throttle body linkage.
(18) Fill cooling system.
(19) Connect battery.
(20) Install air cleaner and hoses.
(21) Install oil filter. Fill engine crankcase with
proper oil to correct level.
(22) Start engine and run until operating temper-
ature is reached.
(23) Adjust transmission linkage, if necessary.
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