Engine Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Subaru Outback and 2002 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set the vehicle on lift arms.
Open front hood fully and support with stay.
Raise rear seat, and turn floor mat up.
Release fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , OPERATION, Fuel.
Remove filler cap.
Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Remove air intake duct and air cleaner case. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct and REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.
Remove under cover.
Remove radiator from vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL , Radiator.
Remove ATF cooler pipe from body. Refer to REMOVAL , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose.
Collect refrigerant, and remove pressure hoses. (With A/O)
1. Place and connect the attachment hose to the refrigerant recycle system.
2. Collect refrigerant from A/C system.
3. Disconnect A/C pressure hoses from A/C compressor.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting A/C Pressure Hoses From A/C Compressor
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Remove air cleaner case stay.
- MT model
  
  Fig 3: Removing Air Cleaner Case Stay (MT Model)
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- AT model
  
  Fig 4: Removing Air Cleaner Case Stay (AT Model)
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Disconnect the following connectors and cables.
1. Engine ground terminal
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Engine Ground Terminal
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2. Engine harness connectors
  
  Fig 6: Disconnecting Engine Harness Connectors
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3. Alternator connector, terminal and A/C compressor connector
  
  Fig 7: Disconnecting Alternator Connector, Terminal & A/C Compressor Connector
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4. Accelerator cable and cruise control cable
  
  Fig 8: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable & Cruise Control Cable
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5. Pressure switch
  
  Fig 9: Disconnecting Pressure Switch
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Disconnect the following hoses.
1. Brake booster vacuum hose
  
  Fig 10: Disconnecting Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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2. Heater inlet outlet hose
  
  Fig 11: Disconnecting Heater Inlet Outlet Hose
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Remove power steering pump from bracket.
1. Remove resonator chamber.
  
  Fig 12: Removing Resonator Chamber
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2. Loosen lock bolt and slider bolt, and remove front side V-belt.
  
  Fig 13: Removing Front Side V-Belt
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3. Remove pipe with bracket.
  
  Fig 14: Removing Pipe With Bracket
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4. Remove bolts which install power steering pump bracket.
  
  Fig 15: Removing Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
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5. Remove power steering tank from the bracket by pulling it upward.
  
  Fig 16: Removing Power Steering Tank From Bracket
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6. Place power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
  
  Fig 17: Placing Power Steering Pump On Right Side Wheel Apron
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Remove front and center exhaust pipe. Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust pipe and REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe.
Remove nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.

Fig 18: Removing Nuts Holding Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine
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Remove nuts which install front cushion rubber onto front crossmember.

Fig 19: Removing Front Cushion Rubber Nuts Onto Front Crossmember
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Separate torque converter clutch from drive plate. (AT model)
1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Remove service hole plug.
3. Remove bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
4. Remove other bolts while rotating the crankshaft pulley using ST.
ST 499977100 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

Fig 20: Separating Torque Converter Clutch From Drive Plate
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Remove pitching stopper.

Fig 21: Removing Pitching Stopper
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Disconnect fuel delivery hose, return hose and evaporation hose.
CAUTION:
- Disconnect hose with its end wrapped with cloth to prevent fuel from splashing.
- Catch fuel from hose into container.
Fig 22: Disconnecting Fuel Delivery Hose, Return Hose & Evaporation Hose
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Support engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.

Fig 23: Supporting Engine With Lifting Device & Wire Ropes
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Support transmission with a garage jack.
CAUTION: Before moving engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked. Doing this is very important in order to facilitate re-installation and because transmission lowers under its own weight.

Fig 24: Supporting Transmission With Garage Jack
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Separation of engine and transmission.
1. Remove starter. Refer to REMOVAL , Starter.
2. Remove bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
  
  Fig 25: Removing Bolts Holding Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine
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Install ST to torque converter clutch case. (AT model)
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

Fig 26: Installing ST To Torque Converter Clutch Case
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Remove engine from vehicle.
1. Slightly raise engine.
2. Raise transmission with garage jack.
3. Move engine horizontally until main shaft is withdrawn from clutch cover.
4. Slowly move engine away from engine compartment.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.

Fig 27: Removing Engine From Vehicle
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Remove front cushion rubbers.