Engine: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
WARNING:
^ Place chocks at the front and back of the rear wheels.
^ For engines not equipped with slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts as described in the parts catalog.
CAUTION:
^ Do not start working until the exhaust system and coolant are cool.
^ Use the correct supporting points for lifting and jacking.
^ In removing the drive shaft, be careful not to damage the grease seals on the transaxle.
^ Before separating the engine and transaxle, remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the assembly.
^ Be sure not to damage the edge of the crankshaft position sensor (POS) or the ring gear teeth.
REMOVAL
1. Release fuel pressure.
2. Disconnect the fuel rail at the fuel hose quick connector (engine side).
3. Drain the engine oil.
4. Drain the engine coolant.
5. Remove the engine hood assembly.
6. Remove the battery, battery hold downs, and battery tray.
7. Disconnect the MAF sensor electrical connector.
8. Remove the air duct and air cleaner case assembly.
9. Disconnect the heater hoses.
10. Remove engine cover.
11. Remove the radiator and radiator fan assembly.
12. Remove the generator.
13. Remove and set aside IPDM E/R and bracket.
14. Remove front wheel and tires.
15. Remove the gear housing mounting bolts.
16. Disconnect the lower ball joint nut and disconnect.
17. Disconnect the sway bar connecting rods from the strut side.
18. Remove the left and right drive shafts.
19. Remove the engine under covers and splash shield, using power tool.
20. Dismount the A/C compressor with piping connected and secure with wire to the radiator support.
21. Disconnect the following engine compartment electrical harness connectors:
^ Heated oxygen sensors
^ Starter assembly
^ Coolant temperature sensor
^ Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
^ EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid
^ Backup lamp switch
^ Vehicle speed sensor
^ Electric throttle control actuator
^ Ignition coils Fuel injector harness
^ Engine ground straps
^ Intake valve timing control solenoid
^ Brake booster vacuum hose
^ Transaxle sensors (A/T only)
^ Transaxle shift cables
^ Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
^ Knock sensor.
^ Oil pressure switch
^ Swirl control valve
^ Power steering pressure switch
22. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transaxle, and move it aside (M/T models).
23. Remove engine coolant reservoir tank.
24. Remove front exhaust tube.
25. Disconnect the engine harness retainers.
26. Dismount the power steering pump with piping connected and position it aside with wire.
27. Install engine slingers into front left cylinder head and rear right cylinder head.
^ Use alternator bracket mounting bolt holes for the front slinger.
^ Use the proper slingers and bolts as described in the Parts Catalog.
Slinger bolts-front: 51.0 - 64.7 Nm (5.2 - 6.5 kg-m, 38 - 47 ft. lbs.)
Slinger bolts-rear: 24.5 - 31.4 Nm (2.5 - 3.2 kg-m, 18 - 23 ft. lbs.)
28. Support engine and transaxle assembly with engine lifting equipment from the top and a suitable platform jack under the front suspension member with the vehicle raised on a hoist.
29. Remove RH engine mounting insulator and bracket.
30. Remove front and rear engine mounting insulator through-bolt.
31. Remove LH transaxle mounting insulator through-bolts.
32. Lower the front suspension member with the engine and transaxle assembly from the engine compartment on the platform jack, steady it safely with the lifting equipment.
33. Remove the starter motor.
34. Separate engine and transaxle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
^ Do not allow oil to get on mounting insulators. Be careful not to damage mounting insulators.
^ If parts have a direction mark (arrow) this indicates front of the vehicle, and the parts must be installed according to the identification mark.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
^ Before starting engine, check the levels of engine coolant, lubricants, engine oil. If less than required quantity, fill to the specified level.
^ Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
^ Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of coolant, lubricants, oil, fuel, and exhaust gas.
^ Bleed air from passages in pipes and tubes of applicable lines.