2. Install the engine on the stand.
a. Remove the exhaust manifold.
b. Remove the front engine mounting bracket, generator bracket and A/C compressor bracket.
c. Secure the motor mount adapter (special tool) in the hole of the air conditioner compressor bracket (on the left side of the cylinder block).
Use spacers with a thickness of approximately 5 mm (at the bottom in 2 places).
d. Raise the engine and secure it on the stand.
You can first attach the adapter and mounting nozzle to the stand, and then install the engine.
3. Drain the engine oil and coolant from the engine.
4. Remove the following components:
- Fuel injectors.
- Intake manifold with adapter.
- Thermostat, thermostat housing and water pipes.
- Ignition distributor and valve cover.
- Camshafts and cylinder head.
- Oil pan and coarse oil filter.
- Front cover and timing chain.
- Oil filter bracket.
- Mounting brackets for attachments.
5. Remove the knock sensor.
Caution: Do not drop or subject the sensor to impact.
6. If it is necessary to replace the guide bushing, use a special puller to remove it.
7. Remove the drive disc.
To prevent the crankshaft from turning, secure it with a locking plate (special tool) and unscrew the mounting bolts.
Caution: To avoid damaging the drive disc, place a rag between it and the lock plate.
8. Remove the back plate.
9. Remove the rear oil seal holder.
10. If it is necessary to replace the rear oil seal, remove it using a flat-head screwdriver.
Caution: Do not damage the rear oil seal holder.
11. Remove the pistons and connecting rods as an assembly.
Remove the connecting rod caps and use a hammer handle to push the pistons and connecting rods together towards the cylinder head.
Before loosening the connecting rod nut, check the connecting rod side clearance (see below).
12. Remove the piston rings from the piston.
Use a piston ring expander.
Attention:
Remove the rings carefully to avoid damaging the piston.
Do not spread the piston rings too wide to avoid breaking them.
13. Remove the piston from the connecting rod.
a. Remove the retaining ring using pliers.
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b. Heat the piston with a hair dryer or similar heater to 60-70°C.
d. Knock out the piston pin with a rod with an outside diameter of about 20 mm.
14. Unscrew the main bearing cap bolts.
Unscrew in the order shown in the figure.
15. Remove the main bearing caps.
To remove, use a special puller.
Before unscrewing the main bearing cap bolts, check the crankshaft axial play (see below).
16. Remove the crankshaft, main and thrust bearings.
Note: To avoid mixing up the pieces, place them in order.
17. Remove the oil deflector from the cylinder block.