Removal and Replacement
ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP]
WARNING:
- Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
- Fuel line spills and leakage from the pressurized fuel system are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedure" when servicing the fuel system. Before Service Precaution
- After disconnecting the steering shaft joint, always set the EPS system to the neutral position to prevent system malfunction. Programming and Relearning
NOTE:
- Remove the engine, transmission, and crossmember component as a single unit from under the vehicle.
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Front wheel and tires (See Service and Repair
b. Engine cover Service and Repair
c. Front suspension tower bar Front Suspension Tower Bar Removal/Installation - MT Front Suspension Tower Bar Removal/Installation - AT
d. Battery cover, battery, battery box and battery tray Removal and Replacement
e. Air cleaner, air hose and air cleaner insulator Intake-Air System Removal/Installation
f. PCM Service and Repair
g. AIR pump. Service and Repair
2. Drain the engine coolant. Service and Repair
3. Disconnect the brake vacuum hose.
4. Disconnect the quick release connector going to the charcoal canister from the engine room side. Quick Release Connector Removal/Installation
5. Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel distributor (housing side). Service and Repair
6. Remove the ignition coil and ignition coil bracket as a single unit.
Ignition coil bracket tightening torque
1 7.8-10.8 Nm {80-110 kgf-cm, 69.1-95.5 in-lbf}
7. Remove the A/C belt. Service and Repair
8. Remove the A/C compressor with the pipes connected and secure the A/C compressor using wire or rope so that it is out of the way. Service and Repair
9. Disconnect the engine wiring harness from the main fuse block side.
10. Remove the aerodynamic under cover. Aerodynamic Under Cover Removal/Installation
11. Disconnect front ABS wheel speed sensor connector. Front - ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Removal/Installation
12. Disconnect the radiator hose, the heater hose and coolant reserve tank hose.
13. Disconnect the selector link. (AT) Automatic Transmission Removal/Installation - SJ6A-EL
14. Remove the clutch release cylinder with the pipes connected and secure the clutch release cylinder using wire or rope so that it is out of the way. (MT) Removal and Replacement
15. Remove the shift lever component. (MT) Transmission Removal/Installation
16. Remove the engine, transmission, and crossmember component using an engine lifter in the order indicated in the table.
WARNING:
- Remove the engine, transmission and crossmember carefully, holding it steady. If the transmission falls it could be damaged or cause injury.
17. Remove the engine and transmission from the crossmember component lifter in the order indicated in the table by suspending them with a crane.
18. Install in the reverse order of removal.
19. Start the engine and inspect and adjust the following:
- Pulley and belt for runout, tension, and contact
- Leakage of engine oil, engine coolant, ATF, MT oil, and fuel
- Ignition timing, idle speed, and idle mixture (CO and HC) Service and Repair
- Front wheel alignment Front Wheel Alignment
- Engine-driven accessories operation
20. Perform the on-road test and verify that there is no vibration or noise.
Oil Hose Removal Note
1. Remove the clip as shown in the figure and disconnect the oil hose.
CAUTION:
- Catch the remaining engine oil in the oil cooler using a plate pipe to prevent spillage.
Power Plant Frame, Crossmember Bolt Removal/Installation Note
CAUTION:
- The oil pan could be damaged or dented if the engine's own weight is subjected to an impact against a level surface. Always set two pieces of wood in the positions shown in the figure to prevent the oil pan from being dented. If the oil pan is dented, the amount of intake oil and the fluid pressure will decrease.
1. Secure the engine, transmission, and crossmember component using an engine lifter.
NOTE:
- When installing the power plant frame, tighten the bolts and nuts temporarily at this time, and after installing all parts, adjust the transmission installation positions referring to "Power Plant Frame Installation Note" and then tighten them completely. Transmission Removal/Installation Automatic Transmission Removal/Installation - SJ6A-EL
Oil Hose Installation Note
1. Connect the oil hose as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
- Always install the oil hose with the three holes on the oil hose grooves and the three clip projections aligned.