Removing the MTX-75 Manual Transmission Engine

Special tool

	Stripper of a semiaxle of the forward leading bridge 308-192 (16-057)
	Gear lever neutral alignment tool 308-273 (16-088A)
	Engine lift tool 303-122 (21-068A)
	Radiator hose clamp remover and installer 303-397 (24-003)

General equipment:

• Technological plugs
• assembly table
• Fixing clamp
• Repair shop crane
• wooden blocks

Withdrawal

All cars

1. General instructions:

• The position of the engine mounts and engine roll limiters in the description corresponds to the view from the gearbox towards the engine.
• If necessary, use special tool 303-397 to remove coolant and vent hoses.
• Due to the different variants of one vehicle model, some operating steps are not applicable to all vehicles. In this case, this is clearly stated in the text.
• If necessary, remove the clamps and replace them during installation.

2. Standard preparatory activities:

• Note the radio key code.
• Check the preset radio stations.

3.

WARNING: To avoid scalding, close the coolant expansion tank filler cap with a piece of thick cloth before opening the cooling circuit. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury.

Open the expansion tank of the cooling system.
4.

CAUTION: Disconnect the positive wire and ground wire from the battery. Remove the battery.

Remove the battery tray and disconnect the ground wire.

• 1.Release and disconnect the connector.
• 2.Remove the wiring harness.
• 3. Remove the screws.
• 4. Disconnect a positive wire and a wire of weight.

5. Remove the air filter housing.

• 1. Disconnect the plug connector of the mass air flow sensor (MAF).
• 2.Disconnect the PCV hose.
• 3.Disconnect the inlet hose.
• Remove the air filter housing from the rubber bushing.

6. Disconnect the ground wire.



7. Remove the inlet pipeline.




8.

NOTE: The resonator is pressed into the bracket.

Remove the air filter inlet pipe along with the resonator.



9.

WARNING: Risk of scalding when the engine is warm.

Drain the coolant (shown from below). After draining the coolant, screw the drain plug back into place.



10.

NOTE: Lock against rotation with the Allen key.

Loosen the suspension strut nuts on both sides five turns.



11. Loosen the wheel nuts on the left and right front wheels.



12. Block the shift lever using a special tool for this.

• Shift the gearshift mechanism to neutral position.
• Remove the shift lever cover and insert the special tool.

13. Disconnect the accelerator cable.

• 1.Unhook the rope.
• 2.Remove the plastic clip and set the accelerator cable aside.

14. Disconnect the EI coil and RFI filter connectors.



15. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector (HO2S) and power steering pump pressure switch connector.



16. Disconnect the radiator fan connector. Remove the clamps.



17. Disconnect the powertrain control module connector (RSM).



18. Disunite a socket of the generator.



19.

WARNING: Brake fluid leakage. Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with skin or eyes. If brake fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately rinse the affected area with water.

WARNING: If brake fluid comes into contact with body paint, immediately flush the affected area with water.

Disconnect the high pressure pipe from the clutch slave cylinder.

• Release the clamp.
• Disconnect the high pressure pipe and tie it with clamps.

20. Disconnect the wiring harness connector.



21. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor connector (VSS).



22. Disconnect the plug connector of the reversing light switch and the crankshaft position sensor (TFR). Release the wiring harness from the clip on the engine.



23. Remove the air deflector and radiator fan.

• Release clips on both sides (left side shown).
• Unhook the air deflector towards the top and remove it towards the bottom.

24. Disconnect the low pressure hoses.



25. Disconnect the vacuum hose of the vacuum brake booster.



26. Relieve fuel pressure. See Subsection 310-00 for more information.

27.

WARNING: Fuel leakage. Observe fuel handling precautions.

Disconnect the fuel lines. Disconnect the ground wire.



28. Disconnect the coolant hoses.



29. Disconnect the shift cable and gear selection cable from the gearbox.

• 1.Disconnect the shift cable from the shift lever.
• 2. Release the support rings by turning them counterclockwise and remove the cable assembly from the bracket.
• 3.Disconnect the selector cable from the selector lever.
• 4. Release the support rings by turning them counterclockwise and remove the cable assembly from the bracket.
• 5.Release the adjustment mechanism by pressing it.

30. Raise the car. See Subsection 100-02 for more information.

31. Remove the drive belt cover.



32. Loosen the drive belt tension and remove the belt (vehicles without air conditioning). Turn the belt tensioner clockwise.



Vehicles with air conditioning

33. Disconnect the air conditioning compressor and tie it to the radiator cross piece.



All cars

34. Disconnect the coolant hose and remove the power steering pump bolts.



35. Lower the car.

36. Disconnect the expansion tank and set it aside.



37. Remove the PAS reservoir and set it aside.



38. Disconnect the power steering high pressure pipe bracket.



39. Disconnect the power steering pump and tie it with clamps.



40. Raise the car. See Subsection 100-02 for more information.

41. Remove the flexible exhaust pipe.



42. Remove the engine roll limiter.



43. Disconnect both suspension arms (right side shown).



44. Disconnect both front wheels.

45.

CAUTION: The inner hinge must not be tilted more than 18 degrees and the outer hinge must not be tilted more than 45 degrees.

Disconnect the right axle shaft of the front drive axle together with the intermediate shaft.

• Remove the intermediate shaft bearing cap.
• Discard nuts and bearing cap.
• Remove the intermediate shaft with the axle shaft of the front drive axle from the gearbox and tie it with clamps.
• Plug the holes in the gearbox with process plugs.

46.

CAUTION: The inner hinge must not be tilted more than 18 degrees and the outer hinge must not be tilted more than 45 degrees.

Disconnect the left axle shaft of the front drive axle from the gearbox. Use a special tool.

• Remove the axle shaft of the front drive axle and tie it with clamps.
• Plug the holes in the gearbox with process plugs.

47. Install the assembly table with wooden blocks placed on it under the car.

48. Gently lower the car so that the engine assembly with the gearbox remains on the assembly stand.

49. Secure the engine assembly with the gearbox on the assembly stand using the fixing collar.



50. Remove the rear engine mount.



51. Remove the front engine mount.



52. Gently raise the car. Pull forward the assembly stand together with the engine and gearbox.

53. Hook the engine assembly with the gearbox to the crane.



54. Remove the starter and ground wire.



55. Turn out bolts of a flange.



56. Remove flange bolts (continuation).