Removal and Replacement

ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]

Warning
^ Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
^ Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedure". (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZI-3.7].) Before Service Precaution

1. Perform "Fuel Line Safety Procedures". Leave the fuel pump relay removed. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [MZI-3.7].) Before Service Precaution
2. Disconnect both battery cables.
3. Remove the battery and battery tray.
4. Drain the power steering fluid. (See POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION.)
5. Drain the engine coolant.
6. Remove the engine cover.
7. Remove the ventilation hose.
8. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
9. Remove the air cleaner.
10. Remove the resonance chamber.
11. Remove the both front wheels and tires.
12. Remove the splash shield (RH).
13. Remove the generator and A/C drive belt.
14. Disconnect the front drive shaft (RH) from the joint shaft side.
15. Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle side.
16. Remove the front pipe and middle pipe as a single unit.
17. Position the propeller shaft out of the way. (AWD)
18. Disconnect the selector cable from the transaxle side.
19. Disconnect the heater hose.
20. Disconnect the power steering return hose.
21. Disconnect the radiator hose.
22. Disconnect the water hose.
23. Disconnect the ATF oil cooler hose.
24. Disconnect the plastic fuel hose.
25. Disconnect the wiring harness.

Note
^ Do not disconnect the engine side of this wiring harness.

26. Remove the A/C compressor with the pipes connected and secure the A/C compressor using wire or rope so that it is out of the way.
27. Remove the engine and transaxle component using an engine jack in the order indicated in the figure.
28. Install in the reverse order of removal.
29. Start the engine and:
1) Inspect the runout and contact on the pulley and belt.
2) Inspect for engine oil, engine coolant, ATF, power steering fluid and fuel leakage.
3) Verify the ignition timing, idle speed and idle mixture. (See ENGINE TUNE-UP [MZI-3.7].) Testing and Inspection
4) Engine accessories operation
30. Perform a road test.

Note
^ If the engine is overhauled and installed to the vehicle, perform the road test and verify that there is no malfunction.








No.1 Engine Mount Removal Note
1. Remove the front under cover A and front under cover B.
2. Remove the transverse member.
3. Remove the intermediate shaft installation bolt, and disconnect the steering shaft.
4. Remove the No.1 engine mount bracket bolts A and B as shown.



5. Remove the No.1 engine mount, No.1 engine mount bracket and the front crossmember as a single unit.





No.3 Engine Mount Rubber and No.4 Engine Mount Bracket Removal Note





1. Secure the engine and transaxle using an engine jack and attachment.

Caution
^ Remove the engine and transaxle carefully, holding it steady. If the transaxle falls it could be damaged or cause injury.

2. Secure the engine, transaxle, and crossmember component using a hoist.

Engine and Transaxle Removal Note

Note





^ When lowering the engine, slightly move it to the left side of the vehicle to set the A/C compressor out of the way.

Engine Mount Installation Note





1. Tighten the No.3 engine mount stud bolts.

Tightening torque
15.7-23.5 N-m (1.61-2.39 kgf-m, 11.6-17.3 ft-lbf)





2. Secure the engine and the transaxle using an engine jack and attachment as shown.





3. Temporarily tighten the No.3 engine mount bolts and nuts in the order shown in the figure.
4. Temporarily tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket in two passes.





1) Temporarily tighten the No.4 engine mount bracket in the order shown in the figure until the flange surface does not adhere.





2) Temporarily tighten the No.4 engine mount bracket in the order shown in the figure until the flange surface firmly adheres.





5. Install the No.1 engine mount, No.1 engine mount bracket and the front crossmember as a single unit.





6. Tighten the bolts on the No.1 engine mounting bracket in the order of A, B.

Tightening torque
93.1-116.6 N-m (9.50-11.8 kgf-m, 68.7-85.9 ft-lbf)





7. Tighten the No.1 engine mount bolt C at the specified torque.

Tightening torque
93.1-116.6 N-m (9.50-11.8 kgf-m, 68.7-85.9 ft-lbf)

8. Install the intermediate shaft installation bolt, and disconnect the steering shaft.
9. Install the transverse member.
10. Install the front under cover A and front under cover B.
11. Temporarily tighten the No.3 engine mount bolt and nuts in the order shown in the figure.





12. Tighten the No.3 engine mount in the order shown in the figure.





Tightening Torque





13. Tighten the No.4 engine mount in the order shown in the figure.





Tightening Torque