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Old 11-08-2017, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Know what ya meant there..... Try and find a factory service manual for your truck. You *might* be able to find one you can download for free. (in pdf format......)

Rebuilding a motor is NOT an undertaking for the faint of heart though. I hope you have a pretty extensive toolset..... Yer gonna need it.

Might check Youtube as well. I think there is a video out there for darn near anything you want to do.
Ill keep you updated. I was a tech for a local Toyota dealer for about 4 years but only spent a year as an actual mechanic. I've rebuilt one engine before if you count the entire engine. I've done a handful of top end rebuilds. I've got a pretty good selection of tools. I just bought what I needed. I've got a classic series snap on box full of tools but there's always something I'm finding I need every once in awhile anyway. Dodge is a different animal but I'm sure I can pull this off.
 
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I've got this from somewhere I can't remember:

NOTE: This procedure applies to both the 4X2 and 4X4 vehicles, steps that apply to the 4X4 vehicle only, are identified.

1. Release fuel rail pressure then disconnect the fuel supply quick connect fitting at the fuel rail.
2. Disconnect the battery negative and positive cables.
3. Raise vehicle I'm having trouble with step 10
4. Remove exhaust crossover pipe from exhaust manifolds.
5. 4X4 vehicles Disconnect axle vent tube from left side engine mount.
6. Remove the through bolt retaining nut and bolt from both the left and right side engine mounts.
7. 4X4 vehicles Remove locknut from left and right side engine mount brackets.
8. Disconnect two ground straps from the lower left hand side and one ground strap from the lower right hand side of the engine.
9. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor.

NOTE: The following step applies to 4X4 vehicles equipped with automatic transmission only.

10. 4X4 vehicles Remove the axle isolator bracket from the engine, transmission and the axle.
11. Remove structural cover.
12. Remove starter.
13. Drain cooling system.
14. Remove torque converter bolts (Automatic TransmissionOnly).
15. Remove transmission to engine mounting bolts.
16. Disconnect the engine block heater power cable from the block heater, if equipped.
17. Lower vehicle.
18. Remove throttle body resonator assembly and air inlet hose.
19. Disconnect throttle and speed control cables.
20. Disconnect tube from both the left and right side crankcase breathers. Remove breathers
21. Discharge A/C system.
22. Remove A/C compressor.
23. Remove shroud, fan assembly and accessory drive belt.
24. Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines at the radiator.
25. Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses.
26. Remove radiator and transmission oil cooler.
27. Remove generator.
28. Disconnect the two heater hoses from the timing chain cover and heater core.
29. Unclip and remove heater hoses and tubes from the intake manifold.
30. Disconnect engine harness at the following points :

Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor (4)
Fuel Injectors
Throttle Position (TPS) Switch (2)
Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor (3)
Engine Oil Pressure Switch
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) Sensor
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
Coil Over Plugs

31. Disconnect the vacuum lines at the throttle body and intake manifold.
32. Remove power steering pump and position out of the way.

Steps 33 & 34 omitted because you won't have the special lifting tool we use.
35. Disconnect body ground strap at the right side cowl.
36. Disconnect body ground strap at the left side cowl.

NOTE: It will be necessary to support the transmission in order to remove the engine.
37. Position a suitable jack under the transmission.
38. Remove engine from the vehicle.
 
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Old 11-08-2017, 12:16 AM
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I'm having trouble with step #10 currently but I'm sure I'll figure it out.
 




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