Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
*: Indicates parts, which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened after installing the engine into the vehicle.
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<> STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL
Remove the starter motor with the starter motor harness still connected and secure it inside the engine compartment.
<> TRANSAXLE MOUNT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Jack up the transaxle assembly gently with a garage jack, and then remove the transaxle mount bracket
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Set the special tools MB991453 and MZ03827 to the vehicle to support the engine assembly
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CAUTION:
^ Use special tool MB991113 to loosen the tie rod end mounting nut. Only loosen the nut, do not remove it from the ball joint.
^ Support special tool MB991113 with a cord, etc., to prevent it from coming off.
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CAUTION:
^ Do not pull on the driveshaft; doing so will damage the TJ; be sure to use a pry bar.
^ Do not insert a pry bar so deep as to damage the oil seal.
^ Do not damage the transaxle oil seal width the spline of the driveshaft.
1. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the driveshaft as shown to remove the driveshaft.
2. Suspend the removed driveshaft with a wire so that there are no sharp bends in any of the joints
3. Use a shop towel to cover the transaxle case to avoid getting any foreign material get into it
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< STABILIZER BAR INSTALLATION
Tighten the self-locking nut so that the stabilizer bar mounting bolt protrudes as shown.
Standard value At: 22 ± 1.5 mm (0.87 ± 0.06 inch)
>>B<< TRANSAXLE MOUNT STOPPER INSTALLATION
Install the transaxle mount stopper so that the arrow points as shown in the illustration.