Removal and Replacement

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[[A]] POWER STEERING OIL PUMP AND BRACE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Remove the power steering oil pump and brace assembly from the engine with the hose attached.

NOTE: Place the removed power steering oil pump in a place where it will not be a hindrance when removing and installing me engine assembly, and secure it with a cord or wire.

[[B]] A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL
Remove the compressor from the compressor bracket with the hose still attached.

NOTE: Place the removed A/C compressor where it will not be a hindrance when removing and installing the engine assembly, and secure it with a cord or wire.

[[C]] RADIATOR UPPER HOSE/RADIATOR LOWER HOSE REMOVAL
After alignment marks are made on radiator hoses and hose clamps, remove hoses.

[[D]] TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do not remove the flywheel mounting bolt shown by the arrow. If this bolt is removed, the flywheel will become out of balance and may become damaged.

[[E]] ENGINE MOUNT INSULATOR AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. Support the engine with a floor jack.





2. Remove special tools MZ203827 and MB991453, which was attached when the transaxle assembly was removed.





3. Hold the engine assembly with special tool MB991453 and chain block or similar tool.
4. Place a garage jack against the engine oil pan with a piece of wood in between so as to not damage the oil pan. Jack up the engine so that the weight of the engine is no longer being applied to the engine mount insulator and bracket. Remove the engine mount insulator and bracket.

[[F]] ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
After checking that all cables, hoses and harness connectors, etc., are disconnected from the engine, use the chain block to slowly lift the engine assembly upward from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ ENGINE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Install the engine assembly, checking that the cables, hoses, and harness connectors are clamped.

]]B[[ ENGINE MOUNT INSULATOR AND BRACKET INSTALLATION
1. Place a garage jack against the engine oil pan with a piece of wood in between so as to not damage the oil pan. Install the engine mount bracket while adjusting the position of the engine.
2. Support the engine with the garage jack.
3. Remove the chain block and support the engine assembly with the special tools.

]]C[[ O-RING/HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Do not allow any engine oil to enter the fuel rail.

1. Apply a small amount of new engine oil to the O-ring.





2. While turning the high-pressure fuel hose to the right and left, slide it into the fuel rail. Be careful not to damage the O-ring. After installing, check that the hose turns smoothly.
3. If the hose does not turn smoothly, the O-ring is probably binding. Disconnect the high-pressure fuel hose and check the O-ring for damage. Replace if necessary.
4. Re-insert the fuel rail and confirm the hose turns smoothly.

]]D[[ RADIATOR LOWER HOSE/RADIATOR UPPER HOSE INSTALLATION
1. Slide the hose onto the water inlet tatting and thermostat case.
2. Align the marks on the radiator hose and hose clamp made during removal when installing.