6.0L MPI
Removing
- Engine/transmission assembly removed and secured to Scissor lift table VAS 6131 → 10 - ENGINE - ASSEMBLY .
- Remove bolts - arrows - at front left and right transmission mounts.
- Remove bolt - arrow -.
- Detach coolant pipe (bottom right) from coolant hose - 1 -.
NOTE:
- Disregard item - 2 -.
- Turn the spindles for support elements - 2 - (left and right) at subframe all the way down.
- Remove the locating lugs from the spindles.
- Remove the subframe - 3 - to the side.
NOTE:
- Two technicians are required to remove subframe.
- Turn the spindles for support elements - 1 - (left and right) at engine support - 4 - all the way down.
- Remove bolts - arrows - at left and right engine mounts.
- Remove engine support.
- Detach coolant hoses - arrows -.
- Remove bolt - 1 -.
- Remove the coolant flange at oil cooler.
- Disconnect electrical harness connector - arrow - at right engine mount.
- Remove bolts - 1 through 6 -.
- Remove engine support with engine mount.
- Remove ground (GND) wire - 4 - from starter.
- Disconnect electrical wires - 2 - and - 3 - from starter.
- Remove bolts - 1 - and - 5 - and remove starter.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
NOTE:
- Re-attach all cable ties at the same locations when re-installing.
- Secure all hose connections using standard hose clamps .
- Replace O-ring
- Install engine → 10 - ENGINE - ASSEMBLY .
- Connect battery. Required actions → Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting .
Tightening Specifications
| Component | Nm | |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | M10 | 65 1) |
| To engine | M12 | 45 2) |
| Ground cable to starter | 20 | |
| Terminal B+ to starter | 16 | |
| Engine support to cylinder block | 40 | |
| Engine support to engine mount | 40 | |
| Coolant line to oil cooler | 10 | |
| 1) Screw property class 10.9. 2) Installed in intermediate plate. | ||