ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY Repair Procedures

DEPOSIT

1. 1
   Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle - "Engine Cover")
2. 2
   Disconnect the battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery".)
3. 3
   Remove the engine undercover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Undercover")
4. 4
   Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")
5. 5
   Remove the retaining clip (A), then disconnect the quick-release connector from the upper radiator hose (B).

   

6. 6
   Remove the retaining clip (A), then disconnect the quick-release connector from the lower radiator hose (B).

   

7. 7
   Recover the refrigerant, then disconnect the high-pressure and low-pressure hoses. (Refer to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - "Compressor")
8. 8
   Disconnect the transaxle wiring harness connectors and the transaxle control cable. (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - Automatic Transaxle)
9. 9
   Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A).

   

10. 10
    Disconnect the hoses (A) from the heater.

    

11. 11
    Disconnect the fuel hose (A) and the hose (B) from the Pressure Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV).

    

12. 12
    Disconnect the water hose from the reserve tank (A).

    

13. 13
    Disconnect the wiring harness from the engine compartment.

    1. Disconnect the positive battery cable (A).
    2. Disconnect the battery connector (B).
    3. Remove the wiring protector (C).

       

14. 14
    Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clips, and remove the connector brackets around the engine and transaxle.

    

15. 15
    Remove the steering universal joint mounting bolt. (Refer to Steering Systems Group - Column and Shaft)
16. 16
    Remove the front muffler. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Muffler")
17. 17
    Remove the roller arm bracket (A). Tightening torque: Nut (B): 107.9 ~ 128 N·m Bolts (C): 49.0 ~ 64 N·m

    

18. 18
    Remove the roller rod mounting bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 49.0 ~ 69 N·m

    

19. 19
    Remove the subframe. (Refer to Suspension System - "Subframe")
20. 20
    Disconnect the ground cable (A).

    Tightening torque: 10.8 ~ 13.7 N·m

    

21. 21
    Remove the engine mounting bracket (A). Tightening torque: Nuts (B), bolt (C): 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

    

22. 22
    Disconnect the ground cable (A).

    

23. 23
    Remove the front wheel arch. (Refer to Body - Body Side Molding.)
24. 24
    Remove the cover (A).

    

25. 25
    Remove the bolts (A) of the transaxle mounting bracket.

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

    

26. 26
    Lower the jack with the engine and transaxle assembly, then remove the engine and transaxle assembly by raising the vehicle.

    

REMEDY

• Adjust the shift cable.
• Adjust the accelerator cable.
• Fill the engine with engine oil.
• Fill the transaxle with fluid.
• Fill the radiator and reserve tank with engine coolant.
• Turn the heater control knob to the "HOT" position.
• Bleed air from the cooling system.
• Start the engine and let it run until warm (until the radiator fan has operated 3 or 4 times).
• Turn off the engine. Check the coolant level in the radiator and add coolant if necessary. This removes air trapped in the cooling system.
• Slightly loosen the radiator cap and restart the engine. Run the engine and check for leaks.
• Clean the battery terminals and cable clamps with sandpaper, connect them, and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
• Check for fuel leaks.
• After assembling the fuel line, turn the ignition on (do not crank the starter) so that the fuel pump operates for about two seconds, pressurizing the fuel line.
• Repeat this procedure two or three times and check that there are no fuel leaks in the fuel line.