General Motors — Engine Removal & Installation ("T" Series)
Repair & overhaul
From a General Motors service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Procedure
- Release fuel system pressure. Disconnect battery. Remove hood. Raise and support vehicle.
- Loosen or remove body mount bolts. Raise and support body. Remove upper bellhousing bolts and front air dam end bolts. Lower body. Remove remaining bellhousing bolts. Support transmission and remove N
- Disconnect catalytic converter hanger. Remove flywheel cover. Disconnect front drive shaft from differential. Disconnect transmission cooler lines from engine clips. Remove motor mount bolts.
- Remove torque converter bolts. Remove front splash shield and lower fan shroud bolts. Lower vehicle. Drain cooling system. Remove upper fan shroud. Disconnect radiator hoses. Disconnect oil filter pip
- Remove radiator, fan and air cleaner. Remove A/C compressor and power steering pump aside. Disconnect fuel lines, electrical connectors, vacuum hoses, coolant hoses and control cables.
- Attach engine hoist. Remove engine. To install, reverse removal procedure. Fill crankcase and cooling system.
Tools required
- engine hoist Amazon
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Source: General Motors service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.