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AT : Remove the drive plate (A) and the adapter plate (B).
MT : Remove the flywheel.
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 top dead center.
Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle. (Refer to Engine and transaxle assembly in this group)
Install the engine to an engine stand for disassembly.
Remove the intake manifold and exhaust manifold. (Refer to Intake and exhaust system in this group)
Remove the timing chain. (Refer to Timing system in this group)
Remove the cylinder head assembly. (Refer to Cylinder head in this group)
AT : Remove the drive plate (A) and the adapter plate (B).
MT : Remove the flywheel.
Remove the balance shaft & oil pump assembly. (Refer to Lubrication system in this group)
Remove the A/C compressor. (Refer to HA group)
Remove the alternator. (Refer to EE group)
Remove the water pump assembly. (Refer to Cooling system in this group)
Remove the power steering oil pump. (Refer to ST group)
Remove the tensioner assembly integrated bracket (A).
Remove the oil level gauge tube (A).
Remove the knock sensor (A).
Remove the OPS (Oil pressure switch) (A).
Remove the CKPS (Crankshaft position sensor) (A) after removing the cover (B).
Remove the ladder frame (A).
Check the connecting rod end play.
Remove the connecting rod caps and check oil clearance.
Remove piston and connecting rod assemblies.
Using a ridge reamer, remove all the carbon from the top of the cylinder.
Push the piston, connecting rod assembly and upper bearing through the top of the cylinder block.
Keep the bearings, connecting rod and cap together.
Arrange the piston and connecting rod assemblies in the correct order.
Remove crankshaft bearing cap and check oil clearance.
Check the crankshaft end play.
Lift the crankshaft (A) out of the engine, being careful not to damage journals.
Arrange the main bearings and thrust bearings in the correct order.
Check fit between piston and piston pin.
Try to move the piston back and forth on the piston pin. If any movement is felt, replace the piston and pin as a set.
Remove piston rings.
Using a piston ring expander, remove the 2 compression rings.
Remove 2 side rails and the spacer by hand.
Arrange the piston rings in the correct order only.
Disconnect connecting rod from piston.
Remove the piston pin from the piston using a hydraulic press.
