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Engine Assembly: Removal

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  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Open the front hood fully and support with the front food stay.
  3. Remove the collector cover.
  4. Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Refrigerant Recovery Procedure. >
  5. Release the fuel pressure.

    < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >

  6. Remove the fuel filler cap.
  7. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G05019586
  8. Remove the air intake duct, air cleaner case and air intake chamber.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber. >

  9. Remove the radiator from vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Radiator. >
  10. Remove the V-belts. < Ref. to REMOVAL , V-belt. >
  11. Disconnect the A/C pressure hoses from A/C compressor. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Hose and Tube. >
  12. Disconnect the following connector.
    1. Engine ground terminal
      Fig 2: Identifying Engine Grounding Terminal
      G04998989
    2. Engine harness connectors
      Fig 3: Identifying Engine Harness Connectors
      G05018673
    3. Generator connector, terminal and A/C compressor connector
    4. Power steering switch connector
  13. Disconnect the following hoses.
    1. Brake booster vacuum hose
      Fig 4: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
      G05018406
    2. Heater inlet and outlet hoses
    3. Pressure regulator vacuum hose
  14. Remove the power steering pump from the bracket.
    NOTE: Do not disconnect the hose and pipe from the pump body.
    Fig 5: Identifying Power Steering Pump And A/C Compressor
    G05018675
    1. Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
      Fig 6: Identifying Cloth
      G05018676
  15. Lift-up the vehicle.
  16. Remove the under cover.
  17. Remove the front exhaust pipe.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe. >

    NOTE: Be careful not to let the front exhaust pipe interfere with water pipes on engine side.
  18. Remove the ground cable.
    Fig 7: Removing Ground Cable
    G05018677
  19. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.
    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Lower Side Bolts
    G05018678
  20. Remove the nuts which install front cushion rubber onto front crossmember.
    Fig 9: Locating Front Cushion Rubber
    G05018679
  21. Separate the torque converter clutch from drive plate.
    1. Lower the vehicle.
    2. Remove the service hole plug (A).
    3. Remove the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    4. Remove other bolts while rotating the engine using socket wrench.
      Fig 10: Identifying Service Hole Plug
      G05018680
  22. Remove the pitching stopper.
    Fig 11: Identifying Pitching Stopper
    G05018681
  23. Disconnect the fuel delivery hose and evaporation hose.
    1. Disconnect the connector of fuel pipe by pushing the ST in the direction of arrow.

      ST 42099AE000 CONNECTOR REMOVER

    2. Remove the clip and disconnect the evaporation hose from the pipe.
    CAUTION:
    • Collect fuel from the hose into container.
    • Disconnect the hose with its end wrapped with cloth to prevent fuel from splashing.
      Fig 12: Disconnecting Evaporation Hose From Pipe
      G05018407
  24. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
  25. Support the transmission with a garage jack.
    CAUTION: Doing this is very important because the transmission lowers for its own weight. This work is also of great importance for facilitating reinstallation.
    Fig 13: Supporting Transmission With Garage Jack
    G05018683
    CAUTION: Before removing the engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked.
  26. Separation of engine and transmission:
    1. Remove the starter. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Starter. >
    2. Remove the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
      Fig 14: Identifying Transmission Upper Side Bolts
      G05018684
  27. Attach the ST to converter case.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 15: Attaching ST To Converter Case
    G05018685
  28. Remove the engine from vehicle.
    1. Slightly raise the engine.
    2. Raise the transmission with garage jack.
    3. Move the engine horizontally until main shaft is withdrawn from clutch cover.
    4. Slowly move the engine away from engine compartment.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
  29. Remove the front cushion rubbers.
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