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VEGA 4 CYL. Engine: 1971-73

  1. Disconnect both battery cables, all water and vacuum emission control hoses and disconnect all wires from sending units, switches and solenoids.
  2. Remove radiator panel or shroud. If equipped with A/C, move compressor forward and rest on frame forward brace without disconnecting lines. Position power steering pump out of way without disconnecting hoses.
  3. Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold. Remove flywheel dust cover or converter under pan. With Auto. Trans., remove converter retaining bolts and nuts and install converter safety strap.
  4. Remove converter housing or flywheel housing bolts. Loosen engine front mounts at frame attachment. Lower car to floor and install floor jack at suitable support under transmission.
  5. Using suitable lifting tackle, slightly raise engine to take weight off engine mounts and remove engine front mount retaining bolts. Pull engine forward to clear transmission and slowly lift engine from car.
VEGA TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs.
Engine Front Mount Stud to Block 20
Crossmember-to-Frame Bolts 28
Crossmember-to-Mount Bolts 26
Transmission Mount-to-Rear Extension 30
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