Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the engine coolant temperature drops below normal temperature before removing it.
When handling a metal gasket, take care not to fold the gasket or damage the contact surface of the gasket.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No.1 piston is at TDC (Top dead center).
Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle.
(Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "Engine And Transaxle Assembly”)
Remove the transaxle assembly from the engine assembly.
(Refer to Manual Transaxle System - "Manual Transaxle")
Remove the flywheel.
(Refer to Cylinder Block - "Flywheel")
Install the engine to engine stand for disassembly.
Remove the timing chain.
(Refer to Timing System - "Timing Chain”)
Remove the intake manifold.
(Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "Intake Manifold")
Remove the exhaust manifold.
(Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "Exhayst Manifold")
Remove the cylinder head assembly.
(Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "Cylinder Head")
Remove the water pipe.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Thermostat")
Remove the water temperature control assembly.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Thermostat")
Remove the oil pan and oil screen.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "Oil Pan")
Remove the ladder frame (A).
Insert the blade of SST (09215-3C000) between the cylinder block and the ladder frame. Cut off applied sealer and remove the ladder frame.
Remove the piston and connecting rod assemblies.
(Refer to Cylinder Block - "Piston and Connecting Rod")
Remove the crankshaft.
(Refer to Cylinder Block - "Crankshaft")