Engine And Transaxle Assembly: Removal

WARNING:

Make sure jacks and safety stands are placed properly and hoist brackets are attached to the correct position on the engine.
Make sure the vehicle will not roll off stands and fall while you are working under it.

CAUTION: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surface.

Remove the battery.

Fig 1: Removing Battery
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Detach the air cleaner.

Fig 2: Removing Air Cleaner
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Disconnect the connectors for engine harness.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Engine Harness Connectors (1 Of 2)
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Fig 4: Disconnecting Engine Harness Connectors (1 Of 2)
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Disconnect the engine ground.
Disconnect the connectors for the alternator harness and the oil pressure gauge wiring.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Connectors For Alternator Harness & Oil Pressure Gauge
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Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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Remove the main fuel line, the return and vapor hoses from the engine side.

Fig 7: Removing Main Fuel Line, Return & Vapor Hoses From Engine Side (1 Of 2)
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Fig 8: Removing Main Fuel Line, Return & Vapor Hoses From Engine Side (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler hoses. (A/T)

Fig 9: Disconnecting Transaxle Oil Cooler Hoses (A/T)
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NOTE: When disconnecting hoses, make identification marks to ensure they are reconnected correctly.

CAUTION: Be careful not to spill oil or fluid from hoses. Plug the openings to prevent foreign material from entering.
Drain the engine coolant.

Fig 10: Locating Engine Coolant Drain Plug
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Disconnect the radiator upper and lower hoses on the engine side, then remove the radiator assembly.
Disconnect the heater hoses (inlet and outlet) on the engine side.

Fig 11: Disconnecting Heater Hoses (Inlet & Outlet) On Engine Side
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Disconnect the accelerator cable at the engine side.
For vehicles with automatic transmission, remove the control cable from the transmission.

Fig 12: Removing Control Cable From Transmission (A/T)
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Disconnect the inhibitor switch and solenoid valve connector.

Fig 13: Disconnect Inhibitor Switch & Solenoid Valve Connector
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Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor connector.

Fig 14: Disconnecting Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the clutch tube.

Fig 15: Disconnecting Clutch Tube
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Disconnect the air conditioner compressor from the mounting bracket.

Fig 16: Disconnecting Air Conditioner Compressor From Mounting Bracket
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Jack up the vehicle.
Disconnect the start motor connector and ground.

Fig 17: Disconnecting Starter Motor Connector & Ground (1 Of 2)
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Fig 18: Disconnecting Starter Motor Connector & Ground (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the front exhaust pipe from the manifold.

Fig 19: Disconnecting Front Exhaust Pipe From Manifold
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NOTE: Use wire to suspend the exhaust pipe from the bottom of the vehicle.
Remove the knuckle form the front damper.

Fig 20: Removing Knuckle Form Front Damper
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Remove the caliper from the knuckle and hang the caliper from the front damper with wire.

Fig 21: Removing Caliper From Knuckle & Hang Caliper From Front Damper With Wire
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Remove the wheel speed sensor form the knuckle. (with ABS)

Fig 22: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor Form Knuckle (With ABS)
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Attach a chains or cables to the engine. Use an engine hoist or a chain hoist to slightly raise the engine (enough to support the engine's weight while processing with the following steps).

Fig 23: Attaching Chains Or Cables To Remove Engine
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Remove the steering joint bolt.

Fig 24: Removing Steering Joint Bolt
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Remove the engine mounting bracket from the engine.

Fig 25: Removing Engine Mounting Bracket From Engine
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Slowly raise the engine (to the extent that the weight of the engine and transmission assembly is not applied to the mounting portions) and temporarily hold it in the raised position.
CAUTION: Check that all cables, hoses, harnesses, connectors etc. are disconnected from the engine.
Remove the caps from the inside of the right fender shield and remove the transaxle mount bracket bolts.

Fig 26: Removing Caps From Inside Of Right Fender Shield
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Remove the sub frame fixing bolts and nuts.

Fig 27: Removing Sub Frame Fixing Bolts & Nuts
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While directing the transmission side downward, lift the engine and transmission assembly down and out of the vehicles.