2001 Chrysler Town and Country engine removal

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  • 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
Engine Mechanical problem
2001 Chrysler Town and Country 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive 119032 miles

what is the best way to remove and replace this engine?
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 AT 11:48 AM

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REMOVAL:
Drain the cooling system.
Drain the engine oil.
Relieve the fuel system pressure.
Recover the A/C refrigerant.
Remove or disconnect the following:
Battery and tray
Air cleaner and hoses
Fuel line from the rail
Wiper module
Block off the heater hoses to the rear system by using pinch off pliers, if equipped. NOTE
When the transaxle lines are removed from the fittings at the transaxle damage to the inner wall of the hose will occur. To prevent leakage, cut the cooler hoses off flush at the transaxle fitting and use a service cooler hose splice kit upon installation.
Heater hoses
Radiator upper support crossmember
Engine cooling fan
Throttle body linkage
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor connector
Idle Air Control (IAC) valve connector
Throttle Position (TPS) sensor connector
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) transducer connector
Vacuum lines from the throttle body, brake booster and speed control
Wiring harness clip from the right side mount
Power steering reservoir and set aside without disconnecting the lines
Ground strap from the rear of the cylinder head
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor connector
Ignition coil connectors
Fuel injector connectors and clip from the bracket
Camshaft (CMP) and Crankshaft (CKP) position sensor connectors
A/C compressor electrical connectors and hoses. Cap the lines to avoid system contamination.
Radiator upper hose
Electrical connector at the transaxle dipstick tube
Transaxle dipstick tube and seal the opening to avoid system contamination
Transaxle cooler lines, cut the lines flush at the transaxle fittings
Transaxle shift linkage and electrical connectors
Axle halfshafts
Crossmember cradle plate
Power Transfer Unit (PTO), if equipped
Exhaust front pipe from the manifold
Front motor mount and bracket
Rear motor mount bracket
Engine-to-transaxle struts
Transaxle case cover
Torque converter
Power steering pressure hose clip bolt
Knock sensor connector, if equipped
Engine block heater connector, if equipped
Drive belt splash shield
Accessory drive belt
Lower radiator hose
A/C compressor
Alternator
Water pump pulley bolts and position the pulley between the pump and the housing
Oil pressure switch connector
Wiring harness clip from the dipstick tube
Install adapter tools on the right side of the engine block as illustrated
Power steering pump and set aside
Raise the vehicle enough to position dolly 6135, cradle tool 6710 with posts 6848 and adapter tool 6909 under vehicle.
Loosen the cradle posts to allow movement for proper positioning. Lower the vehicle and position the cradle/post mounts until the engine is resting on the posts and then tighten the mounts to the cradle frame to prevent mounts from moving when removing/installing the powertrain assembly.
Attach safety straps around the engine-to-cradle assembly. Lower the vehicle so the weight of the powertrain assembly, not the vehicle are on the cradle.
Remove or disconnect the following:
Engine right side mount-to-engine bolts
Left mount through bolt
Raise the vehicle away from the powertrain.

INSTALLATION:
Lower the vehicle over the powertrain.
Align the engine and transmission mounts to their attaching points. Install and tighten the right mount and left transmission mounts as shown in the two accompanying illustrations.
Remove the safety straps and the dolly and adapters.
Install or connect the following:
Power steering pump and pressure line
Alternator
Wiring harness clip to the dipstick tube
Oil pressure switch connector
A/C compressor
Water pump pulley
Lower radiator hose
Accessory drive belt
Drive belt splash shield
Engine block heater connector, if equipped
Knock sensor connector, if equipped
Power steering pressure hose clip bolt
Torque converter
Transaxle case cover
Engine-to-transaxle struts
Rear motor mount bracket
Front motor mount and bracket
PTO, if equipped
Axle halfshafts
Exhaust front pipe to the manifold
Crossmember cradle plate
Transaxle shift linkage and electrical connectors
Transaxle cooler lines using a splice kit
Transaxle dipstick tube and
Electrical connector at the transaxle dipstick tube
A/C compressor electrical connectors and hoses
CMP and CKP position sensor connectors
Fuel injector connectors and clip to the bracket
ECT sensor connector
Ignition coil connectors
Ground strap to the rear of the cylinder head
Power steering reservoir
Wiring harness clip to the right side mount
Vacuum lines to the throttle body, brake booster and speed control
EGR transducer connector
TPS sensor connector
IAC valve connector
MAP sensor connector
Throttle body linkage
Engine cooling fan
Radiator upper hose
Heater hoses
Radiator upper support crossmember
Wiper module
Fuel line to the rail
Air cleaner and hoses
Battery and tray
Fill the cooling system.
Fill the engine with clean oil.
Recharge the A/C system.
Start the engine and check for leaks.

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