removing explorer donor engine.

[oldiron]

I'm ready to remove the 302 from the '98 explorer donor and have a question/questions. I have removed the transfer case (seems like it would make removal easier) I'm going to pull engine and trans together. This is an AWD explorer, 1: Can I remove the trans crossmember to make things easier? or is that part tied into the torsion bar mounts? I have removed the entire front clip (with a sawzall).
2: On the motor mounts, is it just the two nuts on the top of the mount that need to be removed, then pull straight up?
3: anything else come to mind before I start pulling?
Thanks
Greg

 

[Chief Master Sergeant]

1. I don’t know
2. Pretty sure it’s just the two per side
3. Pull the exhaust manifolds off before pulling. They get in the way.


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[Jedeka]

I removed the front fenders and took a saws all to the inner fenders to access the motor mounts and exhaust.

 

[papy]

sawzall the front rad support as well. the more room the better.

 

[CowboyGrin]

I removed the crossmember and the front clip. Dropping the front axle also made easy access to engine mount bolts. Was able to remove engine with both trans and t/c attached.

 

[jmhend]

looks good now give it a bath and get it ready for a bronco.