Engine And Transmission Separation - RWD

REMOVAL 

1. Remove the chain coupled to the gearbox unit used to separate the powertrain assembly from the front suspension crossmember.

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2. Support the engine (1a) and the gearbox unit with suitable hydraulic hoists (1b).

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3. Disconnect the engine oil level sensor wire harness connector (1).
4. Remove the lower transmission bolts (2).

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5. Remove the protective cover (1a), the nut (1b), and the starter motor B+ wiring harness connection (1c).
6. Disconnect the starter motor wire harness connector (2).

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7. Remove the front bolts securing the starter motor to the transmission.

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8. Remove the bolt (1a) and the starter motor (1b).

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9. Using the a socket and breaker bar (1) on the bolt securing the vibration damper to turn the engine crankshaft and access the bolts securing the torque converter to the flywheel.
10. Remove the bolts (2) securing the torque converter to the flywheel.

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11. Loosen the clamp nut (1).
12. Remove the bolts (2a) and the low pressure EGR intake tube (2b).

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13. Remove the bolt (1) securing the transmission to the engine oil pan, intake side.

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14. Remove the bolt (1) securing the transmission to the engine oil pan, exhaust side.
15. Remove the nuts (2) securing the transmission to the engine block.

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    NOTE:

    Using a suitable tool, keep the torque converter in its mounted position to prevent the leakage of oil.

16. Release the centering pin (1) of the torque converter from the engine crankshaft flange.

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17. Remove the transmission (1) from the engine and position it on a suitable work top.

INSTALLATION 

1. Check and clean the threads on the torque converter housing for the engine flywheel bolts.
2. Lubricate the torque converter centering seat using suitable grease.

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3. 1. Check that the torque converter is positioned correctly by verifying that the distance between point "a" on the torque converter and surface "b" of the transmission bell housing is 13.95 mm.
4. Install the transmission to the engine while engaging the centering pin of the torque converter in the crankshaft flange.

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5. Install the bolt (1) securing the transmission on the exhaust side to the engine oil pan and tighten to the proper specification Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
6. Install the nuts (2) securing the transmission to the engine block and tighten to the proper specification Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .

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7. Install the bolt (1) securing the transmission on the intake side to the engine oil pan and tighten to the proper specification Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .

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8. Using a NEW  gasket, install the low pressure EGR valve intake tube (1a) and tighten the bolt (1b) to the proper specification Refer to EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
9. Tighten the clamp nut to the proper specification Refer to EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

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10. Use a socket and breaker bar (1) on the bolt securing the vibration damper to turn the engine crankshaft and access the bolts securing the torque converter to the flywheel.
11. Install the NEW  bolts securing the torque converter to the flywheel and tighten to the proper specification Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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12. Install the starter motor (1a) and tighten the bolt (1b) to the proper specification Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

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13. Install the front bolts securing the starter motor to the transmission and tighten to the proper specification Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
14. Connect the starter motor wire harness connector.
15. Install the starter motor B+ wiring harness connection and securely tighten the nut and close the protective cover.

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16. Install the lower bolts (1) securing the transmission and tighten to the proper specification Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
17. Connect the engine oil level sensor wire harness connector (2).