Separation Work

Install engine slingers into front of cylinder head (bank 1) and rear of cylinder head (bank 2).

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Slingers

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Slinger bolts:
	Torque: 28.0 N•m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)

Remove power steering oil pump from engine side. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW or EXPLODED VIEW .
Remove engine mounting insulators (RH and LH) under side nuts with power tool.
Lift with hoist and separate the engine and the transmission assembly from front suspension member.
CAUTION:
- Before and during this lifting, always check that any harnesses are left connected.
- Never damage engine mounting insulator and avoid oil/grease smearing or spills onto engine mounting insulator.
Remove alternator. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
Remove starter motor. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
Remove crankshaft position sensor. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
CAUTION:
- Handle crankshaft position sensor carefully and avoid impacts.
- Never disassemble.
- Never place crankshaft position sensor in a location where it is exposed to magnetism.
Separate the engine from the transmission assembly. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW (M/T models) or EXPLODED VIEW (A/T models).
Remove each engine mounting insulator and each engine mounting bracket from the engine with power tool.