Removal And Installation

ENGINE ASSEMBLY


Removal and Installation


WARNING:
- Situate the vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
- Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
- Attach proper slingers and bolts described in PARTS CATALOG if engine slingers are not equipped.
- Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.
- Never start working until exhaust system and coolant are cool enough.

CAUTION:
- If items or work required are not covered by the engine section, follow the procedures in the applicable sections.
- Always use the support point specified for lifting.
- Use either 2-pole lift type or separate type lift as best you can. If board-on type is used for unavoidable reasons, support at the rear axle jacking point with a transmission jack or similar tool before starting work, in preparation for the backward shift of center of gravity.
- For supporting points for lifting and jacking point at rear axle, Tools and Equipment Garage Jack and Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift, "Garage Jack and
Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift".

REMOVAL

Outline
Remove the engine and the transaxle assembly from the vehicle downward. Separate the engine and the transaxle.

Preparation
1. Remove the hood assembly. Service and Repair.
2. Remove the cowl top cover and cowl top extension assembly. Service and Repair.
3. Release fuel pressure. Testing and Inspection.
4. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Changing Engine Coolant.
CAUTION:
- Perform this step when the engine is cold.
- Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.
5. Remove the following parts.
- Engine under cover. Service and Repair.
- Front road wheels and tires. Adjustment.
- Front fender protector (RH and LH). Removal And Installation.
- Battery and battery tray. Removal and Replacement.
- Drive belt. Removal and Replacement.
- Air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Exploded View.
- Radiator hose (upper and lower). Component.
- Disconnect cooling fan controller wiring harness.
- Remove coolant reservoir tank.
- Remove fan shroud and cooling fan assembly. Models With A/C or Models Without A/C.

Engine Room LH
1. Disconnect all connections of engine harness around the engine mounting insulator (LH), and then temporarily secure the engine harness into the engine side.
CAUTION:
Protect connectors using a resin bag against foreign materials.
2. Remove ground cable at transaxle side.
3. Disconnect fuel feed hose at engine side. Exploded View.
4. Disconnect EVAP purge hose and brake booster vacuum hose.
5. Disconnect heater hoses, and install plugs them to prevent engine coolant from draining. Component Removal and Installation, "Component".
6. Disconnect control linkage from transaxle. A/T Shift Selector Removal And Installation(A/T), Exploded View (M/T).
7. Disconnect the clutch tube at transmission side (if equipped). Service and Repair.

Engine Room RH
1. Remove ground cable between front cover and vehicle.
2. Remove generator and generator bracket (A/C models). Service and Repair.
3. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected from the engine. Temporarily secure it on the vehicle side with a rope to avoid putting load on it (if equipped). Removal And Installation.

Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove front wheel sensor (LH and RH) for ABS from steering knuckle (if equipped). Removal And Installation ABS, Removal And Installation VDC/TCS/ABS (VDC/TCS/ABS).
2. Remove brake caliper assembly with piping connected from steering knuckle. Temporarily secure it on the vehicle side with a rope to avoid load on it. Removal and Replacement.
3. Remove drive shafts (LH and RH) from steering knuckle. Front Drive Shaft Left Side and Front Drive Shaft Right Side.
4. Remove exhaust front tube. Component.





5. Remove rear torque rod (1).

NOTE:
A/T models shown, M/T models similar.
6. Remove A/T cooler hoses from transmission (if equipped).

NOTE:
Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
7. Preparation for the separation work of transaxle is as follows:
- Remove transaxle joint bolts which pierce at oil pan (upper) lower rear side. Component.

Removal





1. Install engine slinger to cylinder head front left side (A) and rear right side (B) and support the engine with a hoist.
2. Lift with a hoist and secure the engine in appropriate position.





3. Use a suitable tool (A) to securely support bottom of the engine and the transaxle assembly and simultaneously adjust hoist tension.

CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or something similar as the supporting surface, secure a completely stable condition.





4. Remove engine mounting insulator (RH) (1), engine mounting bracket (RH) (2) and engine mounting stay (3).
5. Remove engine mounting insulator (LH) (4) through bolt securing nut (A).
6. Carefully lower jack, or raise lift to remove the engine and the transaxle assembly.

CAUTION:
- Make sure that no part interferes with the vehicle side.
- Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
- During the removal, always be careful to prevent the vehicle from falling off the lift due to changes in the center of gravity.
- If necessary, support the vehicle by setting jack or suitable tool at the rear.

Separation
1. Remove starter motor. Service and Repair.
2. Lift with a hoist and separate the engine from the transaxle assembly. Exploded View.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Do not allow engine oil to get on engine mounting insulator. Be careful not to damage engine mounting insulator.
- Make sure that each mounting insulator is seated properly, and tighten nuts and bolts.






Arrow Indicates Vehicle Front

- Tighten engine mounting insulator (RH) bolts in the numerical order shown.