Chrysler Stratus RHD 1999 Electronic Service Manual page 876

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
NOTE: If centering or adjusting the engine/trans-
mission assembly is needed refer to Adjustments,
in this section.
(8) Reverse removal procedure for installation.
Refer to (Fig. 24) for bolt tightening specifications.
Fig. 24 Engine Mounting—Right Side 2.5L
ENGINE MOUNT—LEFT
NOTE: If centering or adjusting the engine/trans-
mission assembly is needed refer to Adjustments,
in this section.
The left side engine mount is a Hydro-Mount and
may show surface cracks. This will not effect it's
performance and should not be replaced. Only
replace the Hydro-Mount when it's leaking fluid.
REMOVAL
(1) Support the transmission with a transmission
jack.
(2) Remove the three vertical bolts (A) from the
mount to the transmission bracket (Fig. 25).
(3) Remove the mount to frame rail fasteners (B)
and remove mount (Fig. 25).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install mount. Tighten mount to frame rail fas-
teners (B) to 33 N·m (24 ft. lbs.).
(2) Install mount to transmission bracket vertical
bolts (A). Tighten to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.).
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 negative cable from battery remote
jumper terminal.
Fig. 25 Left Side Mount—Typical
ITEM DESCRIPTION
A
B
C
D
(3) Remove Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
attaching screws and set aside.
(4) Drain cooling system. Refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for procedure.
(5) Remove upper radiator hose, radiator and fan
module. Refer to Group 7, Cooling System for proce-
dure.
(6) Remove lower radiator hose.
(7) Disconnect automatic transaxle cooler lines and
plug.
(8) Disconnect transaxle shift linkage.
(9) Disconnect throttle body linkage.
(10) Disconnect engine wiring harness.
(11) Disconnect heater hoses.
(12) Remove refrigerant from air conditioning sys-
tem using a refrigerant recovery machine. Refer to
Group 24, Air Conditioning for procedure.
(13) Hoist vehicle and remove right inner splash
shield.
(14) Remove accessory drive belts. Refer to Group
7, Cooling System for procedure.
(15) Remove axle shafts. Refer to Group 2, Suspen-
sion and Driveshaft for procedure.
(16) Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.
(17) Remove front and rear engine mount through
bolts.
(18) Lower vehicle. Remove air cleaner assembly.
2.5L ENGINE 9 - 121
TORQUE
Bolt 61 N·m
(45 ft. lbs.)
Bolt 33 N·m
(24 ft. lbs.)
Bolt 61 N·m
(45 ft. lbs.)
Bolt 61 N·m
(45 ft. lbs.)