Engine Assembly Removal

Loosen the lower radiator drain cock plug.

CAUTION:

Do not loosen the lower radiator drain cock plug while the engine and radiator are still hot.

Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

HINT:

Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

Remove the radiator cap.

Remove the oil filler cap.

Remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil into a container.

Clean and install the oil drain plug with a new gasket.

Torque:

37 N*m{377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf}

Hold the rear of the cover and raise it to disengage the 2 clips on the rear of the cover. Continue to raise the cover to disengage the 2 clips on the front of the cover to remove the cover.

NOTICE:

Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.

Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector and the 2 wire harness clamps.

Disconnect the ventilation hose and loosen the hose clamp.

Release the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly with hose.

Separate the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner.

Disconnect the engine wire harness clamp from air cleaner case.

Remove the 3 bolts and the air cleaner case.

Disconnect the battery cables.

Remove the bolt and loosen the nut.

Remove the battery.

Separate the 2 wire harness clamps from the battery carrier.

Remove the 2 bolts.

Separate the radiator pipe from the battery carrier.

Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.

Disengage the clamp*1.

Disconnect the No. 1 radiator hose from the cylinder head with the clamp*2.

Disconnect the No. 2 radiator hose from the water inlet hose.

Remove the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 cables from the transaxle.

Remove the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 cables from the control cable bracket.

Disconnect the control cable from the control cable support.

Remove the nut and disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.

Remove the clip and disconnect the control cable from the control cable bracket.

Remove the bolt and disconnect the clamp of the control cable.

Disconnect the fuel vapor feed hose.

Disconnect the union to connector tube hose.

Disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses from the oil cooler tube.

Disconnect the outlet heater water hose from the engine.

Disconnect the inlet heater water hose from the engine.

Release the claw and remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp.

Pinch the retainer as illustrated, then pull the fuel tube connector out of the pipe.

NOTICE:

1. Remove any dirt and foreign matter from the fuel tube connector before performing this work.
   
2. Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter on the parts when disconnecting, as the fuel tube connector has the O-rings that seal the pipe.
   
3. Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools.
   
4. Do not forcibly bend, kink or twist the nylon tube.
   
5. Protect the disconnected parts by covering them with vinyl bags after disconnecting the fuel tube.
   
6. If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull to release them.
   

Loosen bolts A and B.

Loosen bolt C, then remove the V-ribbed belt.

NOTICE:

Do not loosen bolt D.

Remove the terminal cap.

Remove the nut and disconnect the wire harness from terminal B.

Disconnect the connector and harness clamp.

Remove the 2 bolts and generator assembly.

Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket.

Remove the bolt and fan belt adjusting bar.

Disconnect the connector.

Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

Using a "TORX" socket wrench (E8), remove the 2 stud bolts and compressor assembly with pulley.

HINT:

Secure the compressor and hoses off to the side instead of discharging the A/C system.

Remove the 4 bolts and clutch tube bracket, and separate the clutch release cylinder assembly.

Pull up the lever to disconnect the ECM connector and release the clamp.

Remove the 2 nuts.

Remove the 3 connectors and 2 clamps from the engine room junction block and disconnect the wire harness.

Remove the bolt and clamp (for Manual Transaxle).

Remove the bolt and clamp (for Automatic Transaxle).

Disconnect all the wire harnesses and connectors.
Make sure that no wire harness is connected between the body and engine.

Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.

HINT:

This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.

Turn back the floor carpet, and remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet.

Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering intermediate shaft.

Remove the bolt and separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.

Remove clips A and the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly and disengage clip B from the body.

NOTICE:

Do not damage clips A and B.

Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector.

Remove the 4 bolts and 4 compression springs.

Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly from the 2 exhaust pipe supports.

Remove the 2 gaskets.

Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut LH.

SST

09930-00010

NOTICE:

1. Insert SST into the groove with the flat surface facing up.
   
2. Do not damage the tip of SST using grinders.
   
3. Completely unstake the staked part before removing the front axle shaft nut.
   
4. Do not damage the threads of the drive shaft.
   

Using a socket wrench (30 mm), remove the front axle shaft nut LH.

Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor and flexible hose from the front shock absorber bracket.

Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

NOTICE:

1. Keep the front speed sensor tip and installation surfaces free of foreign matter.
   
2. Remove the front speed sensor without turning it from its original installation angle.
   

Remove the cotter pin and the nut.

Install SST to the tie rod end.

SST

09960-20010(09961-02060)

NOTICE:

Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod end and SST are aligned.

Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

SST

09960-20010(09961-02010)

CAUTION:

Apply grease to the threads of the bolt and the tip of SST.

NOTICE:

1. Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle to prevent SST from falling off.
   
2. Install SST with the center nut so that A and B are parallel. Otherwise, the dust cover may be damaged.
   
3. Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
   
4. Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
   
5. Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
   
6. Do not damage the steering knuckle.
   

Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link assembly from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

NOTICE:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower suspension arm from the lower ball joint.

Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and axle hub.

NOTICE:

Do not punch the marks.

Using a plastic-faced hammer, disconnect the front axle assembly LH.

NOTICE:

1. Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor.
   
2. Do not excessively push out the drive shaft from the axle assembly.
   

Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

SST

09520-01010
09520-24010(09520-32040)

NOTICE:

1. Do not damage the oil seal.
   
2. Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
   
3. Do not drop the drive shaft.
   

Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the front drive shaft assembly RH.

NOTICE:

1. Do not damage the oil seal.
   
2. Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
   
3. Do not drop the drive shaft.
   

Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring LH from the front drive inboard joint assembly LH.

Remove the flywheel housing under cover.

Remove the 6 torque converter assembly setting bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.

NOTICE:

One of the 6 bolts has a different color than the other ones.

Remove the 3 bolts and 3 nuts.

Using a transmission jack or equivalent, support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

Remove the 4 bolts and center engine mounting member sub-assembly.

Set the engine lifter.

NOTICE:

Place the engine on wooden blocks or equivalent so that the engine is level.

Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the engine mounting insulator RH.

Remove the through bolt and nut, and separate the engine mounting insulator LH.

Carefully remove the engine with transaxle from the vehicle.

Remove the bolt, nut and front engine mounting insulator.

Remove the through bolt and rear engine mounting insulator.

Remove the 4 bolts and engine mounting insulator LH.

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator is necessary.

Disconnect the clamp, and release the relay block assembly.

Remove the 3 bolts and radiator reserve tank.

Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting insulator RH.

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the engine mounting insulator is necessary.

Remove the bolt and wire harness bracket.

Install the 2 engine hangers with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

43 N*m{439 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf}

Remove the terminal cap.

Remove the nut and disconnect terminal 30.

Disconnect the connector.

Remove the 2 bolts and starter assembly.

Put matchmarks on the clutch cover assembly and the flywheel sub-assembly.

Loosen each set bolt one turn at a time until the spring tension is released.

Remove the set bolts and pull off the clutch cover.

NOTICE:

Do not drop the clutch disc.

Using SST, hold the crankshaft.

SST

09213-58014(91551-80840)
09330-00021

NOTICE:

Check the SST installation positions when installing them to prevent the SST fixing bolts from coming into contact with the timing chain cover sub-assembly.

Remove the 8 bolts and flywheel.

Using SST, hold the crankshaft.

SST

09213-58014(91551-80840)
09330-00021

NOTICE:

Check the SST installation positions when installing them to prevent the SST fixing bolts from coming into contact with the timing chain cover sub-assembly.

Remove the 8 bolts, rear spacer, drive plate and front spacer.