Removal and Replacement
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION: *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the vehicle horizontally and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.
Required Special Tools:
- MB991453: Engine Hanger Assembly
- MZ203827: Engine Lifter
Removal Service Points
<> Power Steering Oil Pump And Bracket Assembly Removal
Remove the power steering oil pump and bracket assembly from the engine with the hose attached.
NOTE: Place the removed power steering oil pump in a place where it will not be a hindrance when removing and installing the engine assembly, and secure it with a cord or wire.
<> A/C Compressor Removal
Remove the compressor from the compressor bracket with the hose still attached.
NOTE: Place the removed A/C compressor where it will not be a hindrance when removing and installing the engine assembly, and secure it with a cord or wire.
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CAUTION: Do not remove the flywheel mounting bolt shown by the arrow. If this bolt is removed, the flywheel will become out of balance and damaged.
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1. Support the engine with a garage jack.
2. Remove special tools MB991453 and MZ203827, which was attached when the transaxle assembly was removed.
3. Hold the engine assembly with a chain block or similar tool.
4. Place a garage jack against the engine oil pan with a piece of wood in between, jack up the engine so that the weight of the engine is no longer being applied to the engine mount bracket, and then remove the engine mount bracket.
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After checking that all cables, hoses and harness connectors, etc., are disconnected from the engine, lift the chain block slowly to remove the engine assembly upward from the engine compartment.
Installation Service Points
>>A<< Engine Assembly Installation
Install the engine assembly, checking that the cables, hoses, and harness connectors are not clamped.
>>B<< Engine Mount Stopper Installation
Clamp the engine mount stopper so that the arrow points in the direction as shown in the diagram.
>>C<< Engine Mount Bracket Installation
1. Place a garage jack against the engine oil pan with a piece of wood in between, and install the engine mount bracket while adjusting the position of the engine.
2. Support the engine with the garage jack.
3. Remove the chain block and support the engine assembly with special tools MB991453 and MZ203827.
>>D<< High-Pressure Fuel Hose Installation
CAUTION: Do not allow any engine oil to enter the fuel rail.
1. Apply a small amount of new engine oil to the O-ring.
2. While turning the high-pressure fuel hose to the right and left, install it to the fuel rail, while being careful not to damage the O-ring. After installing, check that the hose turns smoothly.
3. If the hose does not turn smoothly, the O-ring is probably being clamped. Disconnect the high-pressure fuel hose and check the O-ring for damage. Replace if necessary.
4. Re-insert the fuel rail and confirm the hose turns smoothly.