Engine Stand Setting: Setting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Explained here is how to disassemble with engine stand supporting flywheel housing surface. When using a different type of engine stand, note difference in steps, etc.
- Remove engine assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Install engine to engine stand with the following procedure:
- Remove bolts (A) and remove the spacer (1) and flexplate (2).
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: Flywheel housing
- Remove bolts (A) and remove the rear seal carrier (1) from the cylinder block (2).
- Loosen the flywheel housing bolts (A).
- While supporting the flywheel housing, remove the bolts and the flywheel housing.WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury, use lifting equipment or acquire assistance when lifting components or assemblies that weight more than 23 kg (50 lbs).NOTE: Note the location of the flywheel housing bolts as removed. Some of the bolts are different length/size and must be installed in the same location as removed.
- Lift the engine with a hoist to install it onto widely used engine stand.CAUTION:
- Use the engine stand that has a load capacity [approximately 358 kg (790 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. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Turbocharger. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Exhaust manifold. Refer to Removal and Installation - Bank 1 .
- Front cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .
NOTE: The figure shows an example of widely used engine stand (A) that can support mating surface of flywheel housing.CAUTION: Before removing the hanging chains, check the engine stand is stable and there is no risk of overturning.
- Remove bolts (A) and remove the spacer (1) and flexplate (2).