Repair Procedures: Removal: Notes
Engine removal is required for this procedure.
CAUTION:
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
- When handling a metal gasket, take care not to fold the gasket or damage the contact surface of the gasket.
- To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
NOTE:
- Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
- Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No. 1 piston is at top dead center.
- Remove the engine and transmission assembly from the vehicle. (Refer to ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY in this group)
- Remove the cylinder head assembly. (Refer to CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY in this group)
- Remove the alternator (A).
- Remove the alternator bracket (A).
- Remove the air conditioner compressor (A). (Refer to REMOVAL )
- Remove the drive belt idler (A).
- Remove the drive belt tensioner (A).
- Remove the water pump pulley (A).
- Remove the oil filter & cooler assembly (B).
- Remove the lower oil pan(A).
Insert the blade of SST(09215-3C000) between the upper oil pan and the lower oil pan. Cut off applied sealer and remove the lower oil pan.
NOTE:- Insert the SST between the lower oil pan and the upper oil pan by tapping it with a plastic hammer in the direction of (1) arrow.
- After tapping the SST with a plastic hammer along the direction of (2) arrow around more than 2/3 edge of the lower oil pan, remove it from the lower oil pan.
- Do not use the SST as a prybar. Hold the tool in position (on the gasket line) and tap in with a light hammer.
- Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of Upper oil pan and lower oil pan.
- Remove the upper oil pan (A).
Insert the blade of SST(09215-3C000) between the upper oil pan and the cylinder block. Cut off applied sealer and remove upper oil pan.
NOTE:- Insert the SST between the upper oil pan and the cylinder block by tapping it with a plastic hammer in the direction of (1) arrow.
- After tapping the SST with a plastic hammer along the direction of (2) arrow around more than 2/3 edge of the upper oil pan, remove it from the upper oil pan.
- Do not use the SST as a prybar. Hold the tool in position (on the gasket line) and tap in with a light hammer.
- Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of Upper oil pan and cylinder block.
- Remove the crankshaft pulley (A).
NOTE: Use the SST (ring gear stopper, 09231-2B100) to remove the crankshaft pulley bolt, after remove the starter.
- Remove the front oil seal (A).
- Remove the water pump (A).
- Remove the water temperature control assembly (A).
- Remove the O-ring (A) from the water temperature control assembly.
- Remove the timing chain lower cover (A).