Removal and Installation: Notes
WARNING:
- Situate the vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
- Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
- For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION:
- Always work safely.
- Do not start work until the engine and exhaust system are cooled completely.
- Refer to the applicable articles for warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions if necessary procedures are not included in the engine article.
- For supporting, lifting and jacking points, refer to Garage Jack and Safety Stand and 2-Post .
- Always use the support point specified for lifting.
- Support the vehicle at the rear axle jacking point with transmission jack or similar tool before removing the engine in preparation for the backward shift of the center of gravity.
NOTE:
- When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
- Remove the engine and transaxle with the front suspension member as a unit. Separate the engine from the transaxle and remove from the front suspension member.