NOTE: For reassembly reference, label all electrical connectors, vacuum hoses and fuel lines before removal. Place mating marks on major assemblies before removal.

Removal

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner with airflow sensor and air intake duct. Disconnect wires from alternator. Disconnect wiring from fuel injectors, throttle valve switch and auxiliary air regulator.
2. Disconnect 2 vacuum hoses from charcoal filter valve. Disconnect and plug fuel return line at pressure regulator and fuel line from fuel pump at "T" fitting. Remove throttle cable from throttle valve lever. On automatic transaxle models, remove snap ring and spring from throttle rod.
3. On all models, mark and disconnect coil lead and wiring plug at distributor, wiring at oxygen sensor, oil pressure switch, temperature sensor and temperature sender. Disconnect wiring to coolant level warning switch, located in expansion tank. Mark and disconnect ground leads on top left side of crankcase.
4. Clamp off both radiator hoses at thermostat housing. Clamp off both heater hoses at right rear side of engine compartment. Open expansion tank cap. Remove drain plugs at bottom of cylinder heads, and drain coolant. Disconnect coolant hoses from expansion tank at engine end. Remove expansion tank.
5. Disconnect brake booster vacuum line at check valve. Remove 2 upper bolts and nuts holding engine to transaxle. On models with automatic transaxle, remove 3 bolts attaching torque converter to drive plate. Access bolts through hole on top of transaxle housing. Remove rod from kickdown lever.
6. On all models, disconnect wiring at starter. On models with power steering, remove power steering pump with hoses attached. Secure pump in engine compartment. On models with A/C, remove compressor with hoses attached. Secure compressor in engine compartment.
7. Remove plates from left and right side of engine. Remove bolts from rear cover plate located at muffler, and leave plate in place. On all models, loosen transaxle mount bolts for front bracket 3 turns. Loosen lower transaxle mount bolt.
8. Placw support about 4. 75" (120.0 mm) below transaxle housing. Support engine with jack. Remove 4 bolts retaining engine carrier at frame. While lowering engine, adjust angle of engine and keep wiring out of way of oil filler tube.
9. Lower engine/transaxle assembly until transaxle rests on support. Remove 2 lower nuts holding engine to transaxle. Separate engine from transaxle. On automatic transaxle models, secure torque converter in transaxle. Remove engine from vehicle.

Installation

1. Check release bearing and replace if necessary. Replace all self-locking nuts. Replace coolant drain plug gaskets. To install, reverse removal procedure. Check and adjust throttle cables and linkage. Fill and bleed cooling system.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS