Lowering the engine and transmission
Use a post hoist with a lifting table and stud guides. Anchor the lifting table against the sub-frame.
NOTE:
Make sure that the lifting table is centered under the sub-frame for optimal weight distribution. Check that the lifting table is correctly applied against the sub-frame.
CAUTION:
Make sure that no hoses, wiring or anything else catches in the engine and transmission unit when it is lowered.
Remove:
- the screws for the sub-frame brackets
- the screws for the sub-frame. Lower the engine and transmission approximately 15 cm so that the drive shafts describe a horizontal line between the hub and transmission.
Unhook the control arms from the ball joint pinion.
Hold the constant velocity joint. Pull the drive shaft off the hub.
Let the drive shafts rest against the control arms.
Check that the air conditioning (A/C) compressor is hanging free. Continue lowering the engine and transmission unit.