Removal and Installation: Notes
WARNING:
- Position vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
- Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
- Do not remove engine until exhaust system has completely cooled off, otherwise you may burn yourself and/or fire may break out in fuel line.
- Before disconnecting fuel hose, release pressure.
- Before removing front axle from transaxle, place safety stands under designated front supporting points. .
- Be sure to lift engine and transaxle in a safe manner.
- For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION:
- When lifting engine, be sure to clear surrounding parts. Use special care near accelerator wire casing, brake lines and brake master cylinder.
- In lifting the engine, always use engine slingers in a safe manner.
- In removing drive shaft, be careful not to damage grease seal of transaxle.
- Before separating engine and transaxle, remove the crankshaft position sensor (OBD) from the assembly.
- Always be extra careful not to damage edge of crankshaft position sensor (OBD) or ring gear teeth.