Removal & Installation: Engine: Removal
- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove hood, air cleaner, battery, and battery tray. Drain cooling system. Drain engine oil and transaxle oil. Remove transaxle assembly. See appropriate CLUTCHES article or TRANSMISSION SERVICING article.
- Disconnect radiator and heater hoses. Remove radiator. Remove fuel lines, vacuum hoses, and electrical connections from engine.
- Disconnect accelerator cable. Remove A/C compressor and power steering pump from engine (if equipped), leaving hoses connected. Wire units aside. Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold.
- Install engine hoist. Raise engine slightly. Remove all engine mount bolts. Remove engine assembly.
CAUTION:
Replace axle shaft retainer rings whenever axle shafts are removed from transaxle.