Removal and Replacement

DOHC (Part 1 Of 2):

DOHC (Part 2 Of 2):

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (DOHC)

SOHC (Part 1 Of 2):

SOHC (Part 2 Of 2):

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (SOHC)

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
-A- TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BRACKET MOUNTING - NUTS REMOVAL
Jack up the transaxle assembly gently with a garage jack, and then remove the transaxle mounting.

Caution: Be sure not to tilt the transaxle assembly.

-B- ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING





Set the special tool to the vehicle to support the engine assembly.

-C- TIE ROD END/LATERAL LOWER ARM/COMPRESSION LOWER ARM REMOVAL






Caution:
- Loosen the nut only, don't remove it from the tie rod end.
- Suspend the special tool by a cord not to let it come off.

-D- DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL





1. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the drive shaft to remove the drive shaft.

NOTE: Do not remove the hub and knuckle from the drive shaft.

Caution:
- Use a pry bar to remove the drive shaft from the B.J. assembly, or the T.J. assembly may be damaged.
- Do not insert the pry bar too far, or the oil seal may be damaged.





2. Suspend the removed drive shaft with wire so that there are no sharp bends in any of the joints.
3. Use the general service tool as a cover not to let foreign objects get into the transaxle case.

-E- DRIVE SHAFT WITH INNER SHAFT REMOVAL





1. Lightly tap the center bearing bracket with a plastic hammer or similar tool to remove the inner shaft from the transaxle.





2. Suspend the removed drive shaft with inner shaft with wire so that there is no sharp bending in any of the joints.
3. Use the special tool as a cover not to let foreign objects get into the transaxle case.

-F- TORQUE CONVERTER CONNECTING BOLTS/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BOLTS/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL





1. Use a transmission jack to support the transaxle assembly.

Caution: Support the transaxle case side, not the oil pan.





2. To make installation easier, use chalk to make mating marks on the torque converter and drive plate.
3. Remove the connection bolts while turning the crankshaft.
4. Press the torque converter into the transaxle for easier removal.
5. Remove the transaxle assembly mounting bolt and lower the transaxle assembly.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
-A- STRUCTURAL COLLAR INSTALLATION
Install the structural collar using the following 3 step torque sequence:





1. Install the collar to oil pan bolts and tighten to 3 Nm (27 inch lbs.).
2. Install collar to transaxle bolts and tighten to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
3. Final torque the collar to oil pan bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).

-B- CENTERMEMBER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION





If the dimension shown in the illustration is outside the standard value when the weight of the engine is on the body, replace the front roll stopper bracket assembly.
Standard value (A) : 43 ± 3 mm (1.69 ± 0.12 inch)

-C- DRIVE SHAFT WITH INNER SHAFT/DRIVE SHAFT INSTALLATION





Temporarily install the drive shaft so that the T.J. case of_ the drive shaft is perpendicular to the transaxle.

Caution: Do not damage the oil seal lip by the serrated part of the drive shaft.