Engine Removal
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Year | Displ. | Carburetor | HP at RPM | Torque (Ft. Lbs. at RPM) | Compr. Ratio | Bore | Stroke | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cu. ins. | cc | in. | mm | in. | mm | |||||
| 1976 | 122 | 1990 | 2-Bbl. | 113@5800 | 115@3500 | 8.3:1 | 3.504 | 89 | 3.150 | 80 |
NOTE:
The "A" behind model number is for automatic transmission models.
- Remove air cleaner hoses and tubes. Remove air cleaner. Disconnect ground leads from battery and engine. Remove alternator and starter positive cables.
- On 2002A models, disconnect cables from choke and thermo-start valve. Disconnect plug from starter lock. Pull wiring harness out of retainer at gear box.
- Remove radiator. Disconnect fuel line at fuel pump. Disconnect wire from thermometer sensor. Remove vacuum line with non-return valve from union. Disconnect heater hose from intake manifold.
- Disconnect return spring, clamp spring and control rod on carburetor from support on firewall. Loosen clamp and pull out choke cable.
- On 2002A models, disconnect return spring and vertical pull rod from carburetor linkage (near firewall end of intake manifold). Lift out wire retainer from ball end of torsion shaft, and lift out shaft.
- Detach wires from oil pressure switch and from distributor (terminal "1"). Remove distributor cap, pull out No. 4 spark plug wire, and remove rotor. Disconnect hot water hose from rear of head.
- Detach clutch pedal pull rod from one end of intermediate shaft and bearing support from other end. Withdraw intermediate shaft with push rod. Before dismantling further, check clutch for wear: push release lever in direction of travel up to stop. Measure distance of lever movement; if less than 0.197" (5 mm) replace clutch. On 2002 models, pull back clutch collar, lift out circlip, and pull slave cylinder out forward.
- Slacken nut on left side engine mount. Remove gearshift selector lever. On 2002A models, remove "C" clip retainer and detach selector rod from lever.
- Disconnect exhaust pipe support bracket, then detach exhaust pipe from manifold. Remove attaching nuts and disconnect propeller shaft at transmission. Loosen attaching bolts at propeller shaft center bearing.NOTE: To avoid the problem of loud booming noises coming from exhaust pipe after installation, use the following sequence of mounting: Attach exhaust pipe to manifold. Loosen retaining plate mounting bolts and press exhaust pipe support (tension free) against exhaust pipe. Tighten retaining plate to transmission and support. Tighten support to exhaust pipe.
- Attach suitable lifting hoist to engine. Remove crossmember. Disconnect speedometer cable and back-up light wires.
- Loosen nut on right engine mount. Remove windshield washer reservoir. Lower transmission and lift engine out of vehicle to the right. To install, reverse removal procedures.