Engine replacement

[fla10000]

I have a 1996 Tahoe LT 4 wheel drive and need to install a new engine. What is the best way? Should I pull the trans and transfer with the motor or just the motor? Any tips . tricks would be appreciated.+

[PitKrew]

This is how alldata and Chevrolet tell you to pull your engine. I've done alot of engine replacements and only on a few have had to remove the transmission also. On your Tahoe it can stay right where it is.

• J 41427 Universal Lift Brackets, or equivalent

CAUTION: If the engine is damaged internally and a new engine assembly is installed in the vehicle, flush all foreign material from the cooling system and the oil cooler system. Severe engine damage may occur if debris is not removed.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable assembly from the battery negative terminal.
2. Remove the hood.
3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System.
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
5. Remove the engine cooling fan. Refer to Cooling System.
6. Remove the radiator. Refer to Cooling System.
7. Remove the heater hoses at the engine. Refer to Heating and Air Conditioning.
8. Remove the accelerator and cruise control cables (if equipped).
9. Remove the air conditioning compressor and bracket. Refer to Heating and Air Conditioning.
10. Remove the generator and bracket.
11. Remove the engine wiring harness from the engine.
12. Remove the fuel lines from the intake at the rear of the block. Refer to Powertrain Management.
13. Remove the vacuum lines.
14. Raise the vehicle.
15. Support the vehicle with safety stands.
16. Drain the engine oil.
17. Remove the exhaust pipes from the manifolds. Refer to Exhaust System.
18. Remove the strut rods at the engine mountings.
19. Remove the starter. Refer to Starting and Charging.
20. Remove the torque converter bolts (if equipped).
21. Lower the vehicle.
22. Support the transmission. Do not support under the transmission oil pan.

1. Attach the J 41427 to the left front and right rear intake manifold mounting bolts, using the following procedures:

• 1. Disconnect the spark plug wires.
  2. Remove the distributor cap. Refer to Starting and Charging.
  3. Remove the right rear lower intake manifold bolts.
  4. Install tine J 41427 marked RIGHT REAR.
  5. Install the retaining bolts.

• • Tighten the bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.) .

• 1. Remove the air conditioning compressor. Refer to Heating and Air Conditioning.
  2. Remove the accessory drive bracket. Refer to Cooling System.
  3. Disconnect the EGR tube from the intake manifold.
  4. Remove the left front lower intake manifold bolts.
  5. Install the J 41427 marked LEFT FRONT with the arrow pointing to the front of the engine.
  6. Install the retaining bolts.

• • Tighten the bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.) .

1. Attach a suitable lifting device to the lift brackets.
2. Remove the transmission to engine bolts.
3. Remove the front engine mounting to frame bolts.
4. Remove the engine.

[fla10000]

Thanks for the info. Over the years I have replaced many motors in my 4 wheel drive vehicles, always pulling the tranny and transfer, but I was younger then. The older I get the smarter I work.