Lowering The Engine And Transmission

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Fig 1: Engine Lifted Using Lifting Table

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Use a post hoist with a lifting table and stud guides.

Position 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.

Remove

the sub-frame brackets screws
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.

CAUTION:

Make sure that no hoses, wiring or anything else catches when the engine/transmission unit is lowered.

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.

Turn the engine block heater out of its position.

Check that the air conditioning (A/C) compressor is hanging free.

Continue lowering the engine and transmission unit.