Engine Assembly - Removal and Installation

WARNING: Position vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
Do not remove engine until exhaust system has completely cooled off, otherwise you may burn yourself and/or fire may break out in fuel line.
Before disconnecting fuel hose, release pressure. Refer to Powertrain Management; Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
Before removing front axle from transaxle, place safety stands under designated front supporting points.
Be sure to lift engine and transaxle in a safe manner.
For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts.

CAUTION: When lifting engine, be sure to clear surrounding parts. Use special care near accelerator wire casing, brake lines and brake master cylinder.
In lifting the engine, always use engine slingers in a safe manner.
In removing drive shaft, be careful not to damage grease seal of transaxle.
Before separating engine and transaxle, remove the Crankshaft Position Sensor from the assembly.
Always be extra careful not to damage edge of Crankshaft Position Sensor or ring gear teeth.

ENGINE ASSEMBLY:

REMOVAL
1. Remove engine under covers and engine side cover.
2. Drain coolant from both cylinder block and radiator.
3. Drain engine oil.
4. Remove air cleaner assembly and duct.
5. Remove the battery and battery tray.
6. Disconnect the following:
- Vacuum hoses
- Heater hoses
- A/T cooler hoses
- Power steering hoses
- Fuel lines
- Wires
- Harnesses and connectors
- Throttle cable ASCD cable
- A/T control cable

7. Remove the cooling fans, radiator and recovery tank.
8. Remove front LH and RH wheels and drive shafts.
9. Remove front exhaust pipe.
10. Remove starter and intake manifold support.
11. Remove the drive belts.
12. Remove power steering oil pump and A/C compressor.
13. Set a suitable transmission jack under transaxle. Lift engine with engine slinger.






14. Remove center member.
15. Remove generator and adjusting bracket.






16. Remove engine mounting bolts from both sides, then slowly lower transmission jack.






17. Remove engine with transaxle as shown.

ENGINE ASSEMBLY:

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.