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Use alternator bracket mounting bolt holes for the front side.
2. Lift with hoist and secure engine in appropriate position.
3. Use a manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) or equiv-
alently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. Securely support
bottom of engine and transaxle, 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 RH engine mounting insulator.
5. Pull LH engine mounting through-bolt out.
6. Remove center member.
7. Remove engine and transaxle assembly from vehicle downward by carefully operating supporting tools.
CAUTION:
During the operation, make sure that no part interferes with vehicle side.
Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
During the removal operation, always be careful to prevent vehicle from falling off the lift due to
changes in the center of gravity.
If necessary, support vehicle by setting jack or suitable tool at the rear.
8. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-23, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
9. Remove rear engine mounting bracket.
10. Separate the engine and the transaxle. Refer to MT-19, "
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" .
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install 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.
When installation directions are specified, install parts according to the direction marks on them referring
to the figure of components. Refer to EM-81, "
Removal and Installation (2WD Models)" .
Make sure that each mounting insulator is seated properly, and tighten mounting nuts and bolts.Slinger bolts:
Front
: 57.9 N·m (5.9 kg-m, 43 ft-lb)
Rear
: 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.
Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-17, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.
Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —
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WARNING:
Situate vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in
PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION:
Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.
Do not start working until exhaust system and engine coolant are cool enough.
If items or work required are not covered by the engine section, refer to 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 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, refer to GI-36, "Garage Jack and
Safety Stand" .
REMOVAL
Outline
Remove engine, transaxle and transfer assembly with front suspension member from vehicle downward. Sep-
arate front suspension member, and then separate engine and transaxle.
Preparation
1. Remove hood assembly. Refer to BL-12, "HOOD" .
1. Rear engine mounting insulator 2. Rear engine mounting bracket 3. RH engine mounting insulator
4. RH engine mounting bracket 5. Front engine mounting bracket 6. Front engine mounting insulator
7. Center member 8. LH engine mounting insulator 9. LH engine mounting bracket
10. Stopper 11. Grommet
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2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-49, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (WITH EURO-OBD) or EC-562,
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2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-49, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (WITH EURO-OBD) or EC-562,
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2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-49, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (WITH EURO-OBD) or EC-562,
"FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (WITHOUT EURO-OBD).
3. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-9, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
4. Remove the following parts.
LH and RH undercovers
Front road wheels and tyres
Battery; Refer to SC-4, "BATTERY" .
Drive belt; Refer to EM-13, "DRIVE BELTS" .
Air duct and air cleaner case assembly; Refer to EM-16, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
Alternator; Refer to SC-13, "CHARGING SYSTEM" .
Radiator and radiator cooling fan assembly; Refer to CO-12, "RADIATOR" .
5. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
6. Disconnect all vacuum hoses and air hoses connected to vehicle side at engine side.
Engine Room LH
1. Disconnect fuel feed hose, and plug it to prevent fuel from draining. Refer to EM-34, "FUEL INJECTOR
AND FUEL TUBE"
2. Disconnect heater hose, and install plug it to prevent engine coolant from draining.
3. Disconnect control cable from transaxle (A/T models). Refer to AT- 4 0 4 , "
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE" .
4. Disconnect clutch operating cylinder from transaxle, and move it aside (M/T models). Refer to CL-12,
"OPERATING CYLINDER" .
5. Disconnect shift and select cable from transaxle (M/T models). Refer to MT-16, "
CONTROL LINKAGE" .
Engine Room RH
1. Remove engine coolant reservoir tank. Refer to CO-12, "RADIATOR" .
2. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected from engine. Temporarily secure it on vehicle side with a
rope to avoid putting load on it. Refer to ATC-144, "
Removal and Installation of Compressor" .
Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-2, "EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
2. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-3, "
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT" .
3. Remove steering lower joint from steering gear. Refer to PS-11, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
4. Disconnect power steering fluid piping at a point between vehicle and engine. Refer to PS-37, "
HYDRAU-
LIC LINE" .
5. Remove rear plate cover from oil pan (upper). Then remove bolts fixing drive plate to torque converter
(A/T models). Refer to EM-27, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" and AT- 4 1 3 , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLA-
TION" .
6. Remove transaxle joint bolts which pierce at oil pan (upper) lower rear side. Refer to MT-19, "
TRAN-
SAXLE ASSEMBLY" (M/T models) or AT- 4 1 3 , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" (A/T models).
7. Remove front wheel sensor (LH and RH) for ABS from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-46, "
WHEEL SEN-
SORS" (ABS) or BRC-116, "WHEEL SENSORS" (ESP/TCS/ABS).
8. Remove brake caliper assembly with piping connected from steering knuckle. Temporarily secure it on
vehicle side with a rope to avoid load on it. Refer to BR-27, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
9. Remove lower ends of left and right strut from steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-5, "
FRONT SUSPENSION
ASSEMBLY" .
Removal
1. Install engine slingers into front left of cylinder head and rear right of cylinder head.
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2. Lift with hoist and secure engine in appropriate position.
3. Use a manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) or equiv-
alently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. Securely support
bottom of engine and transaxle, 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 RH engine mounting insulator.
5. Pull LH engine mounting through-bolt out.
6. Remove mounting bolts at front end of center member.
7. Remove front suspension member mounting bolts and nuts.
Refer to FSU-5, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
8. Remove engine, transaxle and transfer assembly with front suspension member and center member from
vehicle downward by carefully operating supporting tools.
CAUTION:
During the operation, make sure that no part interferes with vehicle side.
Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
During the removal operation, always be careful to prevent vehicle from falling off the lift due to
changes in the center of gravity.
If necessary, support vehicle by setting a jack or equivalent tool at the rear.Slinger bolts:
Front
: 57.9 N·m (5.9 kg-m, 43 ft-lb)
Rear
: 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
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9. Remove power steering oil pump with piping connected from engine. Move it aside on front suspension
member. Refer to PS-37, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
10. Remove front engine mounting and rear engine mounting through-bolts to remove front suspension mem-
ber and center member.
11. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-23, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
12. Separate engine and transaxle. Refer to MT-19, "
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" (M/T models) or AT- 4 1 3 ,
"REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" (A/T models).
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install 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.
When installation directions are specified, install parts according to the direction marks on them referring
to figure of components. Refer to EM-85, "
Removal and Installation (4WD Models)" .
Make sure that each mounting insulator is seated properly, and tighten mounting bolts and nuts.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.
Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-17, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.
Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —
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1. Cylinder block 2. O-ring 3. Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
4. Knock sensor 5. Water drain plug 6. Lower cylinder block
7. Lower cylinder block mounting bolt 8. Snap ring 9. Connecting rod
10. Connecting rod bearing 11. Connecting rod bearing cap 12. Connecting rod bolt
13. Piston 14. Oil ring 15. Second ring
16. Top ring 17. Piston pin 18. Thrust bearing
19. Main bearing upper 20. Crankshaft 21. Crankshaft key
22. Main bearing lower 23. Rear oil seal 24. Pilot converter (A/T models)
25. Signal plate 26. Drive plate (A/T models) 27. Reinforce plate (A/T models)
28. Flywheel (M/T models)
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove engine, transaxle and transfer (4WD models) assembly from vehicle, and separate transaxle and
transfer (4WD models) assembly from engine. Refer to EM-81, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Mount engine on an engine stand with the following procedure:
a. Remove oil cooler with oil cooler bracket on right side of cylinder block. Refer to LU-11, "
OIL COOLER" .
b. Install engine sub-attachment (special service tool) to right side
of cylinder block.
Do not use bolt hole at the upper right looking from bolt inser-
tion side as shown in the figure.
Machine a bolt hole at the lower right of the engine sub-
attachment looking from bolt insertion side as shown in the
figure.
c. Lift engine, and mount it onto the engine stand (special service
tool).
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