Engine removal
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Engine removal
I have an 01 Cherokee and I’m about to remove my engine to get it rebuilt. I know the top two bolts on the transmission are hard to remove but do I need to jack up the transmission? Or can I just attach the engine to a hoist and slowly lift it out and the transmission will be fine?
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Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
The top 2 bolts arent a pain. I like to remove the motor mounts and drop the engine down. Once you drop it down a bit, those bolts are super easy to get to from the top side. Take those top bolts out first then lift the engine back up. After that, you will need to put a jack on the front of the trans to not let it drop when the engine gets disconnected.
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The top 2 bolts arent a pain. I like to remove the motor mounts and drop the engine down. Once you drop it down a bit, those bolts are super easy to get to from the top side. Take those top bolts out first then lift the engine back up. After that, you will need to put a jack on the front of the trans to not let it drop when the engine gets disconnected.
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Year: 1989
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Assuming automatic transmission, don't forget to unbolt the torque converter from the flexplate and leave it in the front of the trans. When you go to reinstall, make very sure the torque converter is fully seated before bolting the bell housing back up so yuo don't damage the pump in the front of the trans. Also remove the crank position sensor so you don't damage it.
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Year: 1998 Classic (I'll get it running soon....) and 02 Grand
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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The top 2 bolts arent a pain. I like to remove the motor mounts and drop the engine down. Once you drop it down a bit, those bolts are super easy to get to from the top side. Take those top bolts out first then lift the engine back up. After that, you will need to put a jack on the front of the trans to not let it drop when the engine gets disconnected.
- Take those top bolts out first
- Take those top bolts out first
- Take those top bolts out first
If you start pulling out other bolts because they are easy to get to, you WILL regret it.
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4. Take those top bolts out first.
5. Take those top bolts out first.
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