FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Removal and Replacement

Engine Assembly
REMOVAL
1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Open the front hood fully and support with the front hood stay.
3. Remove the collector cover.
4. Collect the refrigerant from A/C system.
5. Release the fuel pressure.
6. Remove the fuel filler cap.
7. Remove the battery from vehicle.
8. Remove the air intake duct, air cleaner case and air intake chamber.
9. Remove the radiator from vehicle.
10. Remove the V-belts.
11. Disconnect the A/C pressure hoses from A/C compressor.
12. Disconnect the engine ground terminals.





13. Disconnect the following connector.
1. Engine harness connectors





2. Generator connector and terminal
3. A/C compressor connector
4. Power steering switch connector
14. Disconnect the following hoses.
1. Brake booster vacuum hose





2. Heater inlet and outlet hoses
3. Pressure regulator vacuum hose
15. Remove the power steering pump together with the bracket.

NOTE: Do not disconnect the hose and pipe from the pump body.








16. Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.





17. Lift up the vehicle.
18. Remove the under cover.
19. Remove the front exhaust pipe.

NOTE: Be careful not to let the front exhaust pipe interfere with water pipes on engine side.

20. Remove the ground cable.





21. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.





22. Remove the nuts which install front cushion rubber onto front crossmember.





23. Lower the vehicle.
24. Separate the torque converter clutch from drive plate.
1. Remove the service hole plug (A).
2. Remove the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
3. Remove other bolts while rotating the crankshaft using socket wrench.





25. Remove the pitching stopper.





26. Disconnect the fuel delivery hose and evaporation hose.

CAUTION:
^ Be careful not to spill fuel.
^ Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.


1. Disconnect the connector of fuel pipe by pushing the ST in the direction of arrow.
ST 42099AE000 QUICK CONNECTOR RELEASE
2. Remove the clip, and disconnect the evaporation hose from the pipe.





27. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
28. Support the transmission with a garage jack.

CAUTION: Be sure to perform this procedure to prevent the transmission from lowering by its own weight.





CAUTION: Before removing the engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked.

29. Separate the engine and transmission.
1. Remove the starter.
2. Remove the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.





30. Attach the ST to the converter case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET





31. Remove the engine from vehicle.
1. Slightly raise the engine.
2. Raise the transmission with garage jack.
3. Slowly move the engine away from engine compartment.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.

32. Remove the engine mounting.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the engine mounting.
Tightening torque: 35 N-m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)
2. Position the engine in engine compartment and align it with transmission.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.

3. Tighten the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.

Tightening torque: 50 N-m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)





4. Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
5. Remove the garage jack.
6. Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:
T1: 50 N-m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
T2: 58 N-m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb)





7. Remove the ST from converter case.

NOTE: Be careful not to drop the ST into the converter case when removing the ST.

ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
8. Install the starter.
9. Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate.
1. Tighten the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
2. Tighten other bolts while rotating the crankshaft using socket wrench.
Tightening torque: 25 N-m 2.5 degrees, kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
3. Install the service hole plug (A) to prevent getting foreign matter inside.





10. Install the power steering pump.
Tightening torque:
(A): 25 N-m 2.5 degrees, kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
(B): 33 N-m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)








11. Lift up the vehicle.
12. Tighten the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of the transmission to engine.
Tightening torque: 50 N-m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)





13. Tighten the nuts which install the front cushion rubber onto crossmember.
Tightening torque: 85 N-m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)

NOTE: Make sure the front cushion rubber mounting bolts (A) and locator (B) are securely installed.





14. Install the front exhaust pipe.

NOTE:
^ Be care not to let the front exhaust pipe interfere with water pipes and crossmember on engine side.
^ Be care not to scratch the flange surface of front exhaust pipe with stud bolt on engine.

15. Connect the ground cable.





16. Install the under cover.
17. Lower the vehicle.
18. Connect the following hoses.
1. Fuel delivery hose and evaporation hose
2. Heater inlet and outlet hoses
3. Brake booster vacuum hose
4. Pressure regulator vacuum hose
19. Connect the following connectors.
1. Engine harness connectors





2. Generator connector and terminal
3. A/C compressor connector
4. Power steering switch connector
20. Install the engine ground terminals.
Tightening torque: 14 N-m (1) 4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb)





21. Install the A/C pressure hoses.
22. Install the V-belts.
23. Install the radiator to vehicle.
24. Install the air intake duct, air cleaner case and air intake chamber.
25. Install the battery to the vehicle.
26. Fill engine coolant.
27. Check the ATF level and replenish it if necessary.
28. Charge the A/C system with refrigerant.
29. Install the collector cover. 30.Remove the front hood stay, and close the front hood. 31.Lower the vehicle from lift.

INSPECTION
1. Check the pipes and hoses are installed firmly.
2. Check the engine coolant and ATF are at specified levels.
3. Start the engine and check for leaks of fuel, exhaust gas, engine coolant, etc. Also check for noise and vibrations.