Engine

Engine disassembly/assembly

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1. Disconnect the engine and automatic transaxle. (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2. Disconnect the engine and manual transaxle. (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3. Remove the intake-air system. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4. Remove the exhaust system. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. Remove the generator.

6. Remove the ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7. Remove the CKP sensor. (See CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

8. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

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