Part 3
Engine - Manual TransaxleRemoval (Steps 51-76)
51. NOTE: The bolts are different lengths, mark the bolts for installation.
Remove the 2 bolts and the transaxle roll restrictor.
52. Remove the 2 lower bellhousing-to-oil pan bolts.
53. Remove the 2 oil pan-to-bellhousing bolts.
54. Using the special tools, fasten the engine to the lift table.
55. Remove the 2 engine mount nuts.
56. Remove the 2 bolts, stud bolt and the engine mount.
57. Remove the 5 transaxle mount nuts and the transaxle mount plate.
58. Lower the engine and transaxle assembly from the vehicle.
59. Remove the nut for the HO2S and catalyst monitor sensor wire connector bracket.
60. Remove the nut and position the HO2S and catalyst monitor sensor wire connector bracket aside.
61. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector.
62. Disconnect the reversing lamp switch electrical connector.
63. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
64. Disconnect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector.
65. Detach the 2 crankshaft position (CKP) sensor wire harness retainers.
66. Disconnect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
67. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the starter motor electrical terminals.
68. Detach the starter wire harness retainer from the starter motor stud bolt.
69. Remove the nut from the starter motor stud bolt and remove the power steering tube bracket.
70. Remove the bolt and the engine ground wire.
71. Remove the 2 power steering tubes and the wiring harness as an assembly.
72. Remove the bolt, stud bolt and the starter.
73. Remove the starter isolator.
74. Remove and discard the 7 catalytic converter manifold studs.
75. NOTE: Lower the engine to within a few inches of the floor.
Using the engine crane, remove the engine and transaxle assembly from the lift table.
76. NOTE: Mark the bolts and stud bolts location for installation.
Remove the 3 bellhousing-to-engine bolts, 2 stud bolts and separate the engine and transmission.