Caution: Gasoline is extremely flammable, so special care must be taken when working on any part of the fuel system. Do not smoke or allow open flames in the work area. If gasoline comes into contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. Wear safety goggles and have a fire extinguisher handy when working on any component of the fuel system.
Withdrawal
After disconnecting the wires from the battery, remove the battery.
Cover the fenders of the car, there are special covers for this, but ordinary bedspreads or old blankets may work. Remove the hood.
Remove the air cleaner.
Label all vacuum hoses, electrical wiring, ground wires, and fuel lines to ensure proper installation later, then disconnect them. For marking, pieces of electrical tape with numbers printed on them are suitable. If there is a possibility of tangling hoses and/or wires, you can draw a diagram of the engine compartment and clearly mark all lines, hoses and electrical wires.
Raise the vehicle and secure it on jack stands (goats). Drain all liquid from the cooling system.
Tag and disconnect all coolant hoses from the engine.
Remove the bottom protective cover (if there).
Disconnect the exhaust system from the engine by removing the clamp and bracket for this (2).
Disconnect the gearshift linkage.
Models with manual transmission
- Remove the transmission control mechanism.
Models with automatic transmission
- Disconnect the transmission control cable.
Disconnect the A/C compressor connector.
Disconnect starter wires.
Disconnect the fuel lines from the engine to the chassis. Close or pinch open fittings/hoses.
Disconnect the ground wire from the clutch housing and disconnect the clutch actuator.
Loosen the steering column bolt.
Raise the front of the car and remove the wheels.
Remove the side shield (A), by loosening the bolts (IN).
Hang the wheel caliper on the wire.
Disconnect the steering knuckle from the suspension strut.
Disconnect the wheel speed sensor (A) (models with ABS).
Using a punch or special tool, remove the drive shafts (1) from the gearbox housing (2).
Hang the drive shafts to the body on a wire.
Remove the ignition distributor (if there).
Drain engine oil and remove oil filter (if necessary).
You can remove the starter and alternator by unscrewing the mounts for this.
Disconnect the front anti-roll bar from the front mount and rotate them to a position that does not interfere with the removal of the engine from the vehicle.
Support the weight of the gearbox with a jack. Place a piece of wood between the jack and gearbox to prevent damage.
Attach a special cable or chain to the cargo elements of the engine and gearbox.
Place the winch in working position and attach the cable/chain to it. Tighten cable/chain.
Caution: Do not stand under the engine if its weight is only supported by a jack or winch.
Loosen the bolts holding the engine to the body.
Front support 1.6 and 1.8 liter engine
Front support 2.0 liter engine
Upper engine mount
Gearbox bracket
central beam
Rear engine mount
Disconnect the transmission control rods.
2.0 liter engine: unscrew the bolts (A) And (IN) lower engine mounts (see fig. on right).
Check again that there is nothing else holding the engine with gearbox to the body. If anything comes up, unplug it.
Lower the engine slightly to disengage the support brackets.
Move the engine forward if necessary.
Raise the engine slowly. Make sure nothing is hanging from the engine as the winch is lowered.
Lower the engine onto a workbench.
Check engine and transmission mounts. If they are worn or damaged, replace them.
front (A) and top (B) install the engine mounts according to the marks (arrows). Do not confuse.
Remember that the front (I) and back (II) rubber bushings have a different design.
Carefully insert the engine into the engine compartment.
Align the holes in the motor brackets with the holes in the frame, insert the bolts, tightening them securely.
Reconnect all disconnected engine/gearbox components.
Pour coolant and oil into the gearbox. Check the brake fluid level and test the brakes.
Start the engine and check that there are no leaks and that all components are functioning properly. Install the hood and check the car in motion.
Upper support fittings (1) engine
Mounting elements for engine mounts
1 - front support;
2 - rear support;
3 - central beam.