Procedures

ENGINE STAND SETTING

Setting

NOTE:
The following procedures explain how to disassemble the engine with the engine stand fastened to the bell housing. Some steps may be different if using a different type of engine stand.
1.Install engine to engine stand:





a.Remove flywheel or drive plate.
- Secure flywheel (1) or driveplate using tool (A), and remove mounting bolts (M/T models).
Tool number: KV-11105210 (J-44716)

CAUTION:
- Never disassemble flywheel.
- Never place flywheel or driveplate with signal plate facing down.
- When handling signal plate, take care not to damage or scratch it.
- Handle signal plate in a manner that prevents it from becoming magnetized.
b.Lift the engine with a hoist to install it onto a suitable tool.

CAUTION:
- Use the engine stand that has a load capacity approximately 150 kg (331 lb) or more large enough for supporting the engine weight.
- If the load capacity of stand is not adequate, remove the following parts beforehand to reduce the potential risk of overturning stand.
- Intake manifold. Exploded View.
- Exhaust manifold. Removal And Installation.
- Rocker cover. Exploded View.
NOTE:





The figure shows an example of widely used engine stand (A)
that can support the mating surface of transaxle with flywheel removed.

CAUTION:
Before removing the hanging chains, check the engine stand is stable and there is no risk of overturning.
2.Drain engine oil. Draining.

CAUTION:
- Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new drain plug washer.
- Do not reuse drain plug washer.





3.Drain engine coolant by removing water drain plug (1) from inside of the engine.





Water drain plug : Exploded View.
tightening torque

Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
Recommended Chemical Products And Sealants.