Front Damper - Removal

1. Open hood.

2. Disconnect battery ground cable.

3. Remove drive belt.

4. Remove the fuel line shield.

5. Install Rotunda Engine Support Bars (014-00750) or equivalent, Figure 1. The following lift points and procedures are to be used for removing the engine or supporting it during service, such as for transaxle removal. The equipment required is:
^ Engine Lifting Brackets (D81L-6001-D) or equivalent.
^ Rotunda Engine Support Bars (014-00750) or equivalent. An engine support bar may be made from a length of 4x4" (102x102 mm) wood cut to about 57" (1448 mm).

Rotunda Engine Support Bar:

Attach Engine Lifting Bracket (D81L-6001-D) or equivalent to points shown in Figure 1 with bolt (M10x1.5x2O).

6. Remove belt tensioner.

7. Remove engine mount.

8. Remove idler pulley.

9. Remove idler pulley bracket.

10. Raise vehicle.

11. Remove retaining bolts to stabilizer bar bracket.

12. Lower vehicle.

13. Lower engine assembly.

14. Raise the vehicle to a height where damper can be removed easily.

15. Remove damper bolt.

16. Remove damper. (If necessary, use Puller-Differential Side Bearing Tool # T77F-4220-B1).