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21. Disconnect the starter wires. Remove starter
motor (1) (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/STARTING/
STARTER MOTOR - REMOVAL).
22. Remove the structural dust cover (1) and trans-
mission inspection cover, (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
ENGINE BLOCK/STRUCTURAL COVER -
REMOVAL) .
23. Remove drive plate to converter bolts (Automatic
transmission equipped vehicles).
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24. Remove transmission bell housing to engine block
bolts (2).
25. Lower the vehicle.
NOTE: Do not use air tools to install engine lift fix-
ture (2) special tool # 8984.
26. Install engine lift fixture (2), special tool # 8984.
Do not use adapter (4)
27. Separate engine from transmission, remove
engine from vehicle, and install engine assembly
on a repair stand.
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INSTALLATION
NOTE: Do not use air tools to install engine lift fix-
ture (2) special tool # 8984.
1. Install engine lift fixture (2), special tool # 8984.Do
not use adapter (4).
2. Position the engine in the engine compartment.
3. Lower engine into compartment and align engine
with transmission:
Manual Transmission: Align clutch disc assembly
(if disturbed). Install transmission input shaft into
clutch disc while mating engine and transmission
surfaces. Install two transmission to engine block
mounting bolts finger tight.
Automatic Transmission: Mate engine and trans-
mission and install two transmission to engine
block mounting bolts finger tight.
4. Position the thru-bolt into the support cushion
brackets.
5. Lower engine assembly until engine mount through
bolts rest in mount perches.
6. Install remaining transmission to engine block
mounting bolts (2) and tighten.
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7. Tighten engine mount through bolts.
8. Install drive plate to torque converter bolts. (Auto-
matic transmission models)
9. Install the structural dust cover (1) and transmis-
sion dust cover, (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE
BLOCK/STRUCTURAL COVER - INSTALLATION) .
10. Install the starter (1) and connect the starter wires
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/STARTING/STARTER
MOTOR - INSTALLATION).
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11. Install exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts (2).
12. Lower the vehicle.
NOTE: Do not use air tools on engine lift fixture
(2) special tool # 8984.
13. Remove engine lift fixture (2), special tool # 8984.
14. Connect the fuel supply line (Refer to 14 - FUEL
SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/QUICK CONNECT
FITTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
15. Reinstall the power steering pump.
16. Connect the heater hoses.
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17. Install the intake manifold.
18. Using a new gasket, install throttle body (Refer to
14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/THROT-
TLE BODY - INSTALLATION).
19. Install the generator (2) and wire connections
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/CHARGING/GENERA-
TOR - INSTALLATION).
20. Install a/c compressor (2) (Refer to 24 - HEATING
& AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C COM-
PRESSOR - INSTALLATION).
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21. Install the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
22. Install upper radiator support crossmember.
23. Install radiator (1) (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/RADIATOR - INSTALLATION).
24. Connect the radiator lower hose.
25. Connect the transmission oil cooler lines to the
radiator.
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26. Install the fan shroud (3).
27. Install the fan (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/
RADIATOR FAN - INSTALLATION).
28. Connect the radiator upper hose.
29. Install the washer bottle.
30. Connect the transmission cooler lines.
31. Install the air cleaner resonator and duct work..
32. Add engine oil to crankcase (Refer to LUBRICA-
TION & MAINTENANCE/FLUID TYPES - SPECI-
FICATIONS).
33. Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
34. Connect battery negative cable.
35. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
36. Road test vehicle.
SPECIFICATIONS
5.7L ENGINE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Engine Type 90° V-8 OHV
Displacement 5.7 Liters
345 ( Cubic Inches)
Bore 99.5 mm (3.91 in.)
Stroke 90.9 mm (3.58 in.)
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Firing Order 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Lubrication Pressure Feed - Full Flow
Filtration
Cooling System Liquid Cooled - Forced
Circulation
Cylinder Block Cast Iron
Cylinder Head Aluminum
Crankshaft Nodular Iron
Camshaft Hollow Assembled Camshaft
Pistons Aluminum Alloy
Connecting Rods Powdered Metal
CYLINDER BLOCK