Engine Stand Setting: Setting

1. Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle. Refer to "2WD: EXPLODED VIEW " (2WD models) or "AWD: EXPLODED VIEW " (AWD models).
2. Remove the parts that may restrict installation of engine to widely use engine stand.
   NOTE: The procedure is described assuming that you use a widely use engine stand holding the surface, to which transaxle is installed.
   • Remove drive plate. Fix crankshaft pulley with the pulley holder (commercial service tool), and remove mounting bolts.
   • Loosen mounting bolts in diagonal order.
   • Check for deformation or damage drive plate.
     CAUTION:

     • Never disassemble drive plate.
     • Never place drive plate with signal plate facing down.
     • When handling signal plate, take care not to damage or scratch it.
     • Handle signal plate in a manner that prevents it from becoming magnetized.
3. Remove pilot converter using the pilot bushing puller (SST) if necessary.
   Fig 1: Removing Pilot Converter Using Pilot Bushing Puller

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4. Lift the engine with hoist to install it onto the widely use engine stand.
   CAUTION: Use an engine stand that has a load capacity [220 kg (485 lb) or more] large enough for supporting the engine weight.
   • If the load capacity of the stand is not adequate, remove the following parts beforehand to reduce the potential risk of overturning the stand.
   • Remove intake manifold collector. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
   • Remove intake manifold. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
   • Remove fuel injector and fuel tube assembly. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
   • Remove ignition coil. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
   • Remove rocker cover. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
   • Remove exhaust manifold. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
   • Other removable brackets.
   NOTE: The figure shows an example of widely use engine stand (A) that can hold mating surface of transaxle with drive plate removed.
   CAUTION: Before removing the hanging chains, check the engine stand is stable and there is no risk of overturning.
   Fig 2: Identifying Engine Stand

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5. Drain engine oil. Refer to "DRAINING ".
6. Drain engine coolant by removing water drain plugs (A) and (B) from cylinder block both sides as shown in the figure below.

Fig 3: Identifying Water Drain Plugs, Washers And Connector Bolts

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Tightening torque: Refer to  "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ".