Engine Replacement — Manual gearbox
Special Tools
• | CH-49289 Centring Frame |
• | CH-49290 Engine Support Tool |
For equivalent regional tools, Refer to Special Tools .
Removal Procedure
- Remove the lower intermediate steering shaft bolt. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
- Open the bonnet.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection : without Start/Stop System .
- For vehicles with electrical power steering:
• | Remove the electrical power steering positive cable and nut (1) from the fuse block (4) |
• | Remove the electrical power steering positive negative cable (2) and nut (3). |
- Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
- Remove the front compartment fuse block cover (1).
- Loosen the 3 front compartment fuse block bolts (1).
- Unclip the 4 front compartment fuse block retainer clips (2) and (3) and lift the front compartment fuse block slightly up.
Note: The wiring harness plugs should remain in the lower part (4) of the front compartment fuse block.
- Entirely loosen the 3 front compartment fuse block bolts (1) while lifting the front compartment fuse block, until it can be removed from the 3 wiring harness plugs (3), (5) and (6).
- Remove the ECM wiring harness plug (1) from the lower part of the front compartment fuse block.
- Disconnect the ECM wiring harness plug (2) and unclip it from the retainer clip (3).
- Remove the 2 ground nuts (1) and put the 2 wiring harnesses (2) aside.
- Remove the air cleaner housing. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement : LDE, LXV, LUW, 2H0 and LFH .
- Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation .
- Remove the front tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
- Unclip the radiator surge tank.
- Put the radiator surge tank aside.
- Remove the manual gearbox gear lever and selector lever cable from the transmission. Refer to Manual Gearbox Gear Lever and Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
- Remove the heater inlet hose from the bulkhead. Refer to
Heater Inlet Hose Replacement : 2.4L LAF → 2.0L Diesel LNP → 1.8L 2H0 and LFH .
- Remove the heater outlet hose from the bulkhead. Refer to
Heater Outlet Hose Replacement : 2.4L LAF → 2.0L Diesel LNP → 1.8L 2H0 and LFH .
- Disconnect the servo unit vacuum pipe (2) from the inlet manifold (1).
- For vehicles with right hand drive: disconnect the servo unit vacuum pipe from the servo unit. Refer to
Servo unit Vacuum Pipe Replacement : Right Hand Drive → Left Hand Drive with Electric Pump → Left Hand Drive .
- Place collecting basin underneath the vehicle.
- Disconnect the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe. Refer to
Clutch Actuator Cylinder Front Pipe Replacement : F40 and Right Hand Drive → F40 and Left Hand Drive → D16, D20, and Right Hand Drive → D16, D20, and Left Hand Drive .
- Disconnect the fuel tank vent pipe from the evaporative emission vent valve.
- Close the vents with the CH-807 closure plugs.
- Disconnect the fuel feed pipe from the multiport fuel injection fuel rail.
- Close the vents with the EN-6015 closure plugs.
- For vehicles with hydraulic power steering: Remove power steering fluid reservoir bolt.
- For vehicles with hydraulic power steering: Unclip power steering fluid reservoir and support it on the engine.
- Remove A/C compressor and condenser hose nut (1) from A/C condenser (2).
- Remove A/C compressor and condenser hose nut (1) from refrigerant hose (2).
- Remove the air conditioning evaporator hose assembly nut from the air conditioning condenser.
- Unclip the Radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement .
- Remove the upper stabiliser shaft link from the absorber on both sides. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
- Remove steering linkage outer track rod from the steering knuckle on both sides. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Track rod Replacement .
- Remove the front lower control arm from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- Remove the front wheel shafts from the wheel hubs. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side and Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side .
- Disconnect the wheel speed sensors on both sides.
- Unclip the wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the frame.
- Disconnect the 3 wiring harness (1).
- Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to
Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement : 2.0L Diesel LNP → LDE, LLU, LXT, LXV, L2W, 2H0, LFH .
Note: The SPX installation manual is supplied with the special tool and is also available online from SPX directly. Go to www.spxtools-shop.com.
- Assemble the CH-49290 support tool (1) according to the details provided in the SPX installation manual.
- Support the CH-904 base frame on a jack.
- Support the CH-49290 support tool on the CH-904 base frame .
Note: The SPX installation manual is supplied with the special tool and is also available online from SPX directly. Go to www.spxtools-shop.com.
- Install the CH-49290 support tool (1) according to the details provided in the SPX installation manual.
- Remove the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
- Remove the transmission mount - left side. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side .
Note: The SPX installation manual is supplied with the special tool and is also available online from SPX directly. Go to www.spxtools-shop.com.
- Assemble the CH-49289 centring frame (1) according to the details provided in the SPX installation manual.
- Support the CH-904 base frame on a jack.
- Support the CH-49289 centring frame on the CH-904 base frame .
Note: The SPX installation manual is supplied with the special tool and is also available online from SPX directly. Go to www.spxtools-shop.com.
- Install the CH-49289 centring frame (1) according to the details provided in the SPX installation manual.
- Remove the front frame bolts (2).
- Remove the rear frame bolts (3).
- Remove the frame reinforcements (4).
- Lower the frame (4) with the engine transmission unit off the vehicle.
- Remove the right wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
- Remove the left wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side .
- For vehicles with hydraulic power steering: Remove the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement .
- Remove the radiator outlet hose clamp (3) from the water pipe (4).
- Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) from the thermostat housing (5).
- Install suitable cable at the 3 engine lift brackets.
- Install a suitable engine lifting device to the cable.
- Extend the engine lifting device until the steel cable are slightly tensioned.
- Remove the front transmission mount through bolt (1).
- Remove the transmission bracket mount to mount through bolt (1).
- Put the engine transmission unit down on a wooden pallet.
- Loosen the 8 transmission bolts and remove 7 of them. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
Note: A second technician is required.
- Remove the last transmission bolt and the transmission.
- Install the engine to a suitable engine stand.
- Transfer parts as needed.
Installation Procedure
- Remove the engine from the engine stand.
- Put the engine down on a wooden pallet.
Note: A second technician is required.
- Install the transmission and one transmission bolt.
- Install the 7 transmission bolts.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Tighten the 8 transmission bolts. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
- Place the engine transmission unit into the front frame.
- Install the transmission bracket mount to mount through bolt (1) and tighten to 100 N·m(74 lb ft).
- Install the transmission mount through bolt (1) and tighten to 58 N·m (43 lb ft).
- Remove the cable from the 3 engine lift brackets.
- Install the radiator inlet hose (2).
- Install the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) to the thermostat housing (5).
- Install the radiator outlet hose (2).
- Install the radiator outlet hose clamp (3) to the water pipe (4).
- For vehicles with hydraulic power steering: Install the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement .
- Install the right wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
- Install the left wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side .
Note: Positioning pins (1) of CH-49289 adaptor must be extended in order to guide into underbody holes.
- Raise the frame (1) with the engine transmission unit to the vehicle.
- Install the frame reinforcements (4).
- Install front frame bolts (2). Hand tighten ONLY.
- Install reinforcement bolts (3). Hand tighten ONLY.
- Tighten the rear frame bolts (2) and tighten to 160 N·m (118 lb ft).
- Tighten the front frame bolts (1) and tighten to 160 N·m (118 lb ft).
- Lower the CH-49289 centring frame (1) with the CH-904 base frame and a jack until it is removable.
- Remove the CH-49289 centring frame from the CH-904 base frame .
Note: The SPX installation manual is supplied with the special tool and is also available online from SPX directly. Go to www.spxtools-shop.com.
- Disassemble the CH-49289 centring frame (1) according to the details provided in the SPX installation manual.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
- Install the transmission mount - left side. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side .
- Raise the vehicle.
- Lower the CH-49290 support tool (1) with the CH-904 base frame and a jack.
- Remove the CH-49290 support tool from the CH-904 base frame .
Note: The SPX installation manual is supplied with the special tool and is also available online from SPX directly. Go to www.spxtools-shop.com.
- Disassemble the CH-49290 support tool (1) according to the details provided in the SPX installation manual.
- Install the exhaust front pipe. Refer to
Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement : 2.0L Diesel LNP → LDE, LLU, LXT, LXV, L2W, 2H0, LFH .
- Connect the 3 wiring harness (1).
- Clip in the wheel speed sensor wiring harness to the frame.
- Connect the wheel speed sensor on both sides.
- Install the front wheel shafts to the wheel hubs. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
- Install the front lower control arm to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- Install the steering linkage outer track rod to the steering knuckle on both sides. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Track rod Replacement .
- Install the upper stabiliser shaft link to the absorber on both sides. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
- Install the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement .
- Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level Inspection .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Clip the Radiator outlet hose into the radiator.
- Use a NEW system seal. Refer to Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement .
- Install the air conditioning evaporator hose assembly nut from the air conditioning condenser and tighten to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).
- Use a NEW system seal. Refer to Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement .
- Install the A/C compressor and the condenser hose nut (1) to the A/C condenser (2). Tighten the nut to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).
Note: Use a NEW O-ring seal. Refer to Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement .
- Use a NEW system seal. Refer to Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement .
- Install the A/C compressor and the condenser hose nut (1) to the refrigerant hose (2). Tighten the nut to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).
- For vehicles with hydraulic power steering: Clip in the power steering fluid reservoir.
- For vehicles with hydraulic power steering: Install power steering fluid reservoir bolt and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Remove the EN-6015 closure plugs.
- Connect the fuel feed pipe to the multiport fuel injection fuel rail.
- Remove the CH-807 closure plugs.
- Connect the fuel tank vent pipe to the evaporative emission vent valve.
- Remove the heater outlet hose from the bulkhead. Refer to
Heater Outlet Hose Replacement : 2.4L LAF → 2.0L Diesel LNP → 1.8L 2H0 and LFH .
- Connect the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe. Refer to
Clutch Actuator Cylinder Front Pipe Replacement : F40 and Right Hand Drive → F40 and Left Hand Drive → D16, D20, and Right Hand Drive → D16, D20, and Left Hand Drive .
- Bleed the hydraulic clutch system. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch System Bleeding .
- Fill the reservoir with clutch/brake fluid up to the MAX level.
- Connect the servo unit vacuum pipe (2) to the inlet manifold (1).
- For vehicles with right hand drive: Connect the servo unit vacuum pipe to the servo unit. Refer to
Servo unit Vacuum Pipe Replacement : Right Hand Drive → Left Hand Drive with Electric Pump → Left Hand Drive .
- Install the heater inlet hose to the bulkhead. Refer to
Heater Inlet Hose Replacement : 2.4L LAF → 2.0L Diesel LNP → 1.8L 2H0 and LFH .
- Install the heater outlet hose to the bulkhead. Refer to
Heater Outlet Hose Replacement : 2.4L LAF → 2.0L Diesel LNP → 1.8L 2H0 and LFH
- Install the manual transmission shift lever and selector lever cable to the transmission. Refer to Manual Gearbox Gear Lever and Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
- Clip in the radiator surge tank.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
- Install the front tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation .
- Install the air cleaner housing. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement : LDE, LXV, LUW, 2H0 and LFH .
- Install the 2 wiring harness (2).
- Install the 2 ground nuts (1) and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the ECM wiring harness plug (1) to the lower part of the front compartment fuse block.
- Connect the ECM wiring harness plug (2) and clip it to retainer clip (3).
Note: Ensure that the 3 wiring harness plugs (3), (5) and (6) fit clearly to the front compartment fuse block.
- Install the front compartment fuse block (2) to the lower part (4) and loosely install the bolts (1).
- Clip in the front compartment fuse block to the 4 retainer clips (2) and (3).
- Tighten the 3 front compartment fuse block bolts (1) to 22 N·m (16 lb in).
- Install the front compartment fuse block cover (1).
- Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
- For vehicles with electrical power steering:
• | Install the electrical power steering positive cable and nut (1) to the fuse block (4) and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in). |
• | Remove the electrical power steering positive negative cable (2) and nut (3) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in). |
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection : without Start/Stop System .
- Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Check the oil level and fill NEW engine oil up if necessary.
- Close the bonnet.
- Install the lower intermediate steering shaft bolt. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
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