Don't forget to loosen the fan shroud to allow the engine to be jacked without pushing the fan against the shroud. Also, be careful that you don't bend a shifter rod (like I did) when jacking the engine.

Make sure to clean the inside of the bolt heads really well before trying to loosen them. They are usually packed with grime and the hex head does not seat well enough to work. Rounded hex heads are a REAL pain to remove!!!

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Paul

1991 300TE (280,000)
1985 300TD (432,000 miles - retired)
1976 300D (225,000 - retired)
1975 300D (165,000 - retired)