1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Open the front hood fully and support with the front hood stay.
3. Remove the collector cover. (DOHC Turbo model)
4. Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. 
5. Release the fuel pressure.
6. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
7. Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the filler cap.
8. Remove the air intake duct, air cleaner case and air intake chamber. (DOHC Non-turbo model)
9. Remove the intercooler. (DOHC Turbo model)
10. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.
11. Remove the coolant filler tank. (DOHC Turbo model)
12. Remove the secondary air pump.
13. Disconnect the A/C pressure hoses from A/C compressor.
14. Remove the air intake chamber stay. (DOHC Non-turbo model)
15. Disconnect the following connectors and cables.
(1) Front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector (DOHC Non-turbo model)
(2) Rear oxygen (A/F) sensor connector (DOHC Non-turbo model)
|
(A) |
Front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector |
|
(B) |
Rear oxygen sensor connector |
(3) Engine harness connectors
• DOHC Turbo Model
• DOHC Non-turbo Model
(4) Engine ground terminal
(5) Disconnect the right and left engine grounding cables.
(6) Generator connector, terminal and A/C compressor connector
|
(A) |
A/C compressor connector |
|
(B) |
Generator connector and terminal |
(7) Power steering switch connector
16. Disconnect the following hoses.
(1) Brake booster vacuum hose
(2) Heater inlet and outlet hoses
17. Remove the power steering pump.
(1) Remove the front V-belt.
(2) Remove the power steering pipe from the fuel pipe protector RH along with the bracket.
(3) Remove the power steering pump.
(4) Remove the reservoir tank from the bracket by pulling it upwards.
(5) Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
18. Lift up the vehicle.
19. Remove the ATF cooler pipe from frame. (AT model)
20. Remove the center exhaust pipe. (DOHC Turbo model)
21. Remove the front and center exhaust pipes. (DOHC Non-turbo model)
22. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.
23. Remove the nuts which install front cushion rubber onto front crossmember.
24. Separate the torque converter clutch from drive plate. (AT model)
(1) Lower the vehicle.
(2) Remove the service hole plug.
(3) Remove the bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
(4) Remove other bolts while rotating the engine using socket wrench.
25. Remove the pitching stopper.
26. Disconnect the fuel hoses from fuel pipe.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to spill fuel.
• Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
• DOHC Turbo Model
|
(A) |
Fuel delivery hose |
|
(B) |
Return hose |
|
(C) |
Evaporation hose |
• DOHC Non-turbo Model
|
(A) |
Fuel delivery hose |
|
(B) |
Evaporation hose |
27. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
28. Support the transmission with a garage jack.
CAUTION:
Before removing the engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked. Doing this is very important because the transmission will sag under its own weight. This work is also of great importance for facilitating reinstallation.
29. Separation of engine and transmission.
(1) Remove the starter.
(2) Set the ST to torque converter clutch case. (AT model)
| ST 498277200 | STOPPER SET |
(3) Remove the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
30. Remove the engine from vehicle.
(1) Slightly raise the engine.
(2) Raise the transmission with garage jack.
(3) Move the engine horizontally until main shaft is withdrawn from clutch cover.
(4) Slowly move the engine away from engine compartment.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
31. Remove the front cushion rubbers.