Engine: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
WARNING:
^ Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
^ For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts.
CAUTION:
^ Do not start working until exhaust system and coolant are cool.
^ Use the correct supporting points for lifting and jacking.
^ In removing the drive shafts, be careful not to damage any transaxle grease seals.
^ Before separating the engine and transaxle, remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS).
^ Do not damage the edge of the crankshaft position sensor (POS) or the ring gear teeth.
REMOVAL
1. Release fuel pressure.
2. Remove the engine cover, and the engine under cover using power tool.
3. Drain engine oil.
4. Drain coolant.
5. Remove the following parts:
^ Hood assembly
^ Front tower bar using power tools
^ Battery and tray using power tools
^ Air inlet duct
^ Air intake duct and air cleaner case assembly with mass air flow sensor
^ Power brake booster vacuum hose
^ Drive belts
^ Radiator assembly, coolant reservoir, and system hoses.
^ Front cowl grille and windshield wiper assembly.
6. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside. Disconnect engine harness ground connections.
7. Disconnect heater hoses.
8. Remove the front wheel and tires.
9. Remove the front drive shafts.
10. Remove the A/C compressor using power tools. Discharge and recover the R134a refrigerant.
11. Disconnect fuel hose quick connection at vehicle piping side.
12. Disconnect the transaxle shift controls.
13. Remove the starter motor.
14. Remove the front exhaust tube using power tools.
15. Disconnect reservoir tank for the power steering from engine compartment bracket and position it aside.
16. Remove the front suspension member.
a. Disconnect the power steering line bracket.
b. Remove the steering gear bolts.
c. Disconnect the lower ball joints.
d. Disconnect the upper sway bar connecting rod.
e. Remove the front and rear engine mounts.
17. Disconnect the power steering pump, without disconnecting the piping, from the engine and move it aside and secure with wire.
18. Position a suitable transmission jack under the engine and transaxle assembly.
19. Install engine slingers into front of left bank cylinder head and rear of right bank cylinder head.
20. For additional safety, secure the engine in position with a hoist.
21. Disconnect the LH transaxle mount and the RH engine mount.
22. Carefully lower the engine and transaxle assembly with the transmission jack, avoiding interference with the vehicle body.
CAUTION: Before and during this procedure, always check if any harnesses are left connected. Avoid any damage to, or any oil/grease smearing or spills onto the engine mounting insulators.
23. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS).
24. Separate the engine and transaxle and mount the engine on a suitable engine stand.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
^ Before starting engine, check the levels of coolant, lubrications, working oils, and of air conditioner refrigerant. 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, or exhaust gas.