Engine Block Disassembly, Inspection & Repair: Disassembly
Remove the timing belt, cylinder head assembly, drive plate, transaxle mounting plate, oil pan and the oil pump case.
CAUTION:
Keep the bearings in order with their corresponding connecting rods (according to cylinder numbers) for proper reassembly.
- Remove the connecting rod cap bolts, then remove the caps and the big end lower bearing mark for reassembly.
- Push each piston connecting rod assembly toward the top of the cylinder.