Section 1 (Engine Unit (4WD)): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPES (See COMPONENTS )
- REMOVE FRONT AND REAR PROPELLER SHAFTS (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR ( STABILIZER BAR )
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE HOOD
- REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
- REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE THROTTLE BODY COVER
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER AND INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the MAF meter connector.
- Loosen the 3 bolts, and remove the air cleaner case.
- w/ A/C:
Remove the suction hose from the intake air connector.
- Disconnect the PS air hose, air inlet hose for EVAP, PCV hose and MAF meter wire from the air intake connector.
- Disconnect the intake air connector from the throttle body.
- DISCONNECT BATTERY CABLES
- Disconnect the clamp on battery negative (-) cable from the No.2 relay box.
- Disconnect the battery positive (+) terminal cable.
- Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable from the left fender apron.
- REMOVE DRIVE BELT, FAN, FLUID COUPLING AND FAN PULLEY
- Loosen the 4 nuts holding the fluid coupling to the fan bracket.
- Remove the drive belt. ( GENERATOR )
- Remove the 4 nuts, the fan, fluid coupling assembly and fan pulley.
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE FROM CABIN
- Remove the glove compartment door.
- Remove the lower No.2 panel.
- Remove the 3 screws, and disconnect the ECM from the body bracket.
- Disconnect the 3 wire harness connectors from the ECM.
- Disconnect the 2 wire harness connectors (cassette connector).
- Disconnect the engine wire from the engine wire bracket and remove the 2 nuts, bolt and bracket.
- Pull out the engine wire from the cowl panel.
- DISCONNECT HOSES, WIRES, CONNECTORS, CLAMPS, GROMMET AND CABLES
- Disconnect the 2 PS air hoses from hose clamp on the No.3 RH timing belt cover.
- Disconnect the generator wire.
- Disconnect the generator connector.
- Disconnect the hose clamp for the PS air hose.
- Disconnect the PS air hose from the upper intake manifold.
- Disconnect the 2 heater hoses.
- Disconnect the ground strap from the cowl panel.
- Disconnect the fuel inlet hose and clamps.
- Disconnect the fuel return hose and clamp.
- Disconnect the air inlet hose from the charcoal canister.
- Disconnect the EVAP hose from the charcoal canister.
- Disconnect the brake booster tube.
- w/A/C:
- DISCONNECT A/C COMPRESSOR FROM ENGINE
- Disconnect the A/C compressor connector.
- Remove the 3 bolts, and disconnect the A/C compressor from the engine.
NOTE: Suspend the A/C compressor securely. - DISCONNECT PS PUMP FROM ENGINE
Remove the 3 bolts, and disconnect the PS pump from the engine.
NOTE: Suspend the PS pump securely. - REMOVE OIL COOLER PIPES FOR TRANSMISSION
- Remove the 3 bolts and 3 stays.
- Loosen the 2 union nuts, and remove the 2 oil cooler pipes.
- REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY FROM VEHICLE
- Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
- Remove the 4 bolts holding the engine mounting brackets to the frame brackets.
- Lift the engine out of the vehicle slowly and carefully.NOTE: Make sure the engine is clear of all wiring, hoses and cables.
- Place the engine and transmission assembly onto the stand.
- REMOVE DRIVE PLATE
Remove the 8 bolts, front spacer, drive plate and rear spacer.