Part 2
Engine Front Cover continued56. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Remove the 4 subframe bracket-to-body bolts.
57. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Remove the 2 subframe nuts and the 2 subframe brackets.
58. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Remove the 2 front subframe nuts.
59. Using the special tool, lower the subframe assembly from the vehicle.
60. Using the special tools, separate the LH halfshaft from the transaxle and support the halfshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
AWD vehicles
61. Remove the 2 RH halfshaft carrier bearing bolts.
^ Separate the RH halfshaft from the transaxle and support the halfshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles
62. Remove the 2 RH catalytic converter bracket bolts.
63. Remove the 2 nuts and remove the RH catalytic converter bracket.
64. Remove the RH halfshaft carrier bearing bolt and the 2 stud bolts.
^ Separate the RH halfshaft from the transaxle and support the halfshaft with a length of mechanic's wire.
All vehicles
65. NOTE: Position a block of wood under the transaxle.
Install the special tools.
66. Remove the transaxle mount through bolt.
67. Remove the transaxle mount bracket bolt and the 2 nuts.
68. Remove the 4 engine mount nuts.
69. Remove the nut, 2 bolts and the engine mount.
70. Lower the engine and transaxle assembly from the vehicle.
71. If equipped, detach the block heater wiring harness retainer from the upper intake manifold.
72. If equipped, detach the block heater wiring harness retainers from the power steering pressure (PSP) hose and the power steering reservoir hose.
73. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) fitting electrical connector.
74. Disconnect the PCV hose from the PCV valve.
75. Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector.
76. Detach the wiring harness retainers from the upper intake manifold.
77. Remove the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.
78. Remove the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.
79. Remove the 6 bolts and the upper intake manifold.
^ Discard the gaskets.
80. Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor electrical connector.
81. Disconnect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector.
82. Disconnect the RH variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid electrical connector.
83. Disconnect the 3 RH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
84. Disconnect the heated PCV valve electrical connector.
85. Detach all of the wiring harness retainers from the RH valve cover and stud bolts.
86. Disconnect the LH VCT solenoid electrical connector.
87. Disconnect the 3 LH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
88. Detach all of the wiring harness retainers from the LH valve cover and stud bolts.
89. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Remove the 6 bolts and the 6 coil-on-plugs.
90. Detach the PSP hose retainer from the engine lifting eye.
91. Remove the PSP hose bracket nut and position the PSP hose aside.
92. Remove the 2 nuts and the wiring harness retaining bracket.
93. Remove the 11 stud bolts and the LH valve cover.
^ Discard the gasket.
94. Remove the bolt, the 10 stud bolts and the RH valve cover.
^ Discard the gasket.
95. NOTE: VCT solenoid seal removal shown, spark plug tube seal removal similar.
Inspect the VCT solenoid seals and the spark plug tube seals. Install new seals if damaged.
^ Using the special tools, remove the seal(s).
96. Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
97. Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
98. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft bolt and washer.
^ Discard the bolt.
99. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft pulley.
100. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
101. Remove the 2 engine mount studs.
102. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount bracket.
103. Remove the 22 engine front cover bolts.
104. Install 4 of the engine front cover bolts (finger tight) into the 4 threaded holes in the engine front cover.
1 Tighten the bolts one turn at a time in a criss-cross pattern until the engine front cover-to-cylinder block seal is released.
2 Remove the engine front cover.
105. CAUTION: Place clean, lint free shop towels over exposed engine cavities. Carefully remove the towels so foreign material is not dropped into the engine.
CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the gasket.
CAUTION: Observe all warnings or cautions and follow all application directions contained on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and the metal surface prep.
Clean all engine sealing surfaces, including the engine front cover and cylinder block.
1 Remove any large deposits of silicone or gasket material with a plastic scraper.
2 Apply silicone gasket remover, following package directions, and allow to set for several minutes.
3 Remove the silicone gasket remover with a plastic scraper. A second application of silicone gasket remover may be required if residual traces of silicone or gasket material remain.
4 Apply metal surface prep, following package directions, to remove any remaining traces of oil or coolant and to prepare the surfaces to bond. Do not attempt to make the metal shiny. Some staining of the metal surfaces is normal.