Engine And Transaxle Assembly
Removal
CAUTION:
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
NOTE:
- Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
2. Remove the battery and battery tray.
3. Remove the engine cover.
4. Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.
5. Remove the engine room under cover.
6. Drain the engine coolant.
7. Remove the radiator upper hose and lower hose.
8. Recover the refrigerant and then remove the high pressure pipe and low pressure pipe.
9. Disconnect the (+) cable (A) from the junction box.
10. Remove the ECM.
(1) Disconnect the Engine control module(ECM) connectors (B).
(2) Disconnect the Injector drive box(IDB) connector (C).
(3) Remove the ECM (D).
11. Disconnect the front connector (B), and then remove the wiring protector (A).
12. Remove the engine wirings from the engine room.
(1) Disconnect the junction box connector (A).
(2) Remove the ground bolt (B).
(3) Remove the engine wirings from the engine room.
13. Remove the transaxle wire harness connectors and control cable from the transaxle.
14. Loosen the bolt & nut and then disconnect the lower arm (A) from the front knuckle.
Tightening Torque :
98.1 - 117.7N.m (10.0 - 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.6lb-ft)
15. Remove the front stabilizer bar links (A).
Tightening Torque :
98.1 - 117.7N.m(10.0 - 12.0kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8lb-ft)
16. Disconnect the tie-rod end (A) from the front knuckle.
Tightening Torque :
34.3 - 44.1N.m(3.5 - 4.5kgf.m, 25.3 - 32.5lb-ft)
17. Remove the drive shaft coking nut (A) from the front hub.
Tightening Torque :
240.3 - 269.7N.m(24.5 - 27.5kgf.m, 177.2 - 198.9lb-ft)
18. Disconnect the driveshaft (A) from the front hub assembly.
19. Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (A) from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening Torque:
32.4 - 37.3N.m(3.3 - 3.8kgf.m, 23.9 - 27.5lb-ft)
20. Disconnect the heater hoses.
21. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A), the PSCV hose (B). Disconnect the and the fuel line (C).
22. Remove the front muffler.
23. Remove the roll road bracket (A).
Tightening Torque:
107.9 - 117.7N.m (11.0 - 13.0kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0lb-ft)
24. Remove the sub frame (B).
Tightening Torque
Sub frame mounting bolts & nuts :
156.9 - 176.5N.m (16.0 - 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2lb-ft)
Sub frame bracket bolts & nuts :
44.1 - 58.8N.m (4.5 - 6.0kgf.m, 32.5 - 43.4lb-ft)
NOTE:
- After removing the sub frame mounting bolt, the engine and transaxle assembly may fall downward, and so support them securely with floor jack.
- Verify that the hoses and connectors are disconnected before removing the engine and transaxle assembly.
25. Disconnect the ground cable, and then remove the engine mounting bracket.
26. Disconnect the ground cable, and then remove the transaxle mounting bracket through bolt.
27. Remove the engine and transaxle assembly by lifting vehicle.
CAUTION:
When remove the engine and transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the following :
- Adjust a shift cable.
- Refill engine with engine oil.
- Refill a transaxle with fluid.
- Refill a radiator and a reservoir tank with engine coolant.
- Place a heater control knob on "HOT" position.
- Clean battery posts and cable terminals and assemble.
- Inspect for fuel leakage.
- After assemble the fuel line, turn on the ignition switch (do not operate the starter) so that the fuel pump runs for approximately two seconds and fuel line pressurizes.
- Repeat this operation two or three times, then check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.
- Bleed air from the cooling system.
- Start engine and let it run until it warms up. (until the radiator fan operates 3 or 4 times.)
- Turn Off the engine and let it cool down. Check the level in the radiator, add coolant if needed. This will allow trapped air to be removed from the cooling system.
- Put radiator cap on tightly, then run the engine again and check for leaks.