Engine Disassembly/Assembly
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- Disconnect the engine and automatic transaxle (ATX). (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FN4A-EL] .)
- Disconnect the engine and manual transaxle (MTX). (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [A65M-R] .)
- Remove the intake-air system. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the exhaust system. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the generator. (See GENERATOR .)
- Remove the ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. (See CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.