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Automatic Transmission with Torque Converter from Engine, Remove and Install > < Alternator - DOHC II

Engine, Remove and Install

The operation "Engine, Remove and Install" is described for a Z 22 XE engine with automatic transmission and LHD. Proceed analogously for other engine and equipment versions.

Cable ties detached for removal of the engine must be reattached at the same location on installation.

Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position, remove ignition key and allow steering lock to engage.

  Remove

In vehicles with AC: Drain AC – see operation "AC, Drain" in group "D".

Disconnect ground cable from ground terminal and ground terminal from battery. Unclip ground cable from battery attachment (2 clips). Detach fuse carrier (1) from relay frame. Positive cable from positive terminal and positive terminal from battery.

Open cover for relay frame (2). Release wiring harness plug (3) and detach from engine control unit. Remove ground cable (4) from engine control unit.

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Remove positive cable (2) from rubber grommet of relay frame.

Remove engine wiring harness with rubber grommet from relay frame and lay aside on engine.

Disconnect multiplug (1) (twist lock). Lay wiring harness aside on engine.

Detach lower engine cover.

Open coolant drain bolt (3) – collect coolant. Close coolant drain bolt.

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Remove upper coolant hose (1) from thermostat housing.

Detach high pressure line (2) from power steering pump – collect hydraulic fluid.

Detach intake line (3) from power steering fluid reservoir.

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Detach vacuum line (1) from brake servo vacuum line (2) and brake servo vacuum line from brake servo.

For vehicles with air conditioning: Push back rubber covers from refrigerant lines (3) and (4). Detach refrigerant lines with KM-917.

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For version with manual transmission: Top up brake fluid reservoir completely and close off with dummy plug.

Open retaining strap (2) for connecting piece on bulkhead.

Detach retaining clip (1) and disconnect clutch actuation pressure line. Reinsert retaining clip.

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Disconnect wiring harness plug (3) from hot film mass air flowmeter.

Disconnect crankcase ventilation hose (2) from cylinder head cover.

Detach air intake hose (1) with hot film mass air flowmeter from upper part of air cleaner housing and throttle body.

Detach coolant hoses from compensation tank.

Caution

Fuel leak – observe safety regulations and national legislation. Reduce fuel pressure with Pressure Tester KM-J-34730-91 via testing port – collect escaping fuel in suitable container.

  Remove

Detach fuel lines from fuel distributor pipe.

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Detach wiring harness plug (2) from tank vent valve (1).

Detach tank vent valve hose (3) from tank vent valve.

Note:   When detaching the tank vent valve hose, ensure that the valve connection is not damaged. Damaged valves must be replaced.

Caution

Damaged valve supports can cause a vehicle fire as a result of leaks.

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  Remove

Detach coolant hoses from coolant pipe and heat exchanger.

Detach coolant hose (1) from coolant flange.

Remove front wheels.

Remove fastening nuts for tie rods from steering knuckle. Detach tie rods from steering knuckle with KM-507-C.

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Remove fastening nut on steering arm (1).

Press out steering arm (2) with KM-146-01.

Remove fastening bolts (4) from idler bracket (3).

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For vehicles with xenon headlamp: Disconnect wiring harness plug from vehicle level control sensor (2). Remove ball head (3) from vehicle level control sensor.

Detach fastening nuts for link rod (1) on both sides from stabiliser – counterhold with open-ended spanner at the flattened surfaces.

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Detach fastening nuts (1) and remove fastening bolts.

Pull guide joints (2) downwards out of steering knuckle.

Disconnect wiring harness plug for oxygen sensor. Remove front exhaust pipe.

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Disconnect transmission fluid lines (1) and connect to each other – collect escaping transmission fluid.

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Detach selector lever linkage (2).

Remove propshaft (1) from transmission.

For version with manual transmission: Remove propshaft – see operation "Propshaft, Remove and Install or Replace" in group "F".

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For version with manual transmission: Remove 4 clips (arrows) from cover on shift outrigger.

Push cover forwards.

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Detach retainer (arrow) from pin.

Pull pin out from shift rod and fork.

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For version with manual transmission: Remove fastening bolts (arrow) from shift outrigger.

Disconnect AC compressor wiring harness plug (1).

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Install Base Frame KM-904 with Centring Mount KM-6190 on hydraulic jack and position without play under front axle body – ensure that the centring pins (2) and (4) sit in the corresponding mounts of the front axle body (use hydraulic jack which can be lowered to at least 100 cm).

Caution

Removal of the front axle body with an impulse or impact screwdriver is not permissible. Note various lengths of bolts.

Note:   Before removing the engine, the split pins of the centring pins (1) and (3) must be pulled out so that the centring pins cannot engage in the corresponding bores.

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  Remove

Unscrew transmission holder from underbody.

Remove front fastening bolts (1), centre fastening bolts (2) and rear fastening bolts (3).

Carefully lower front axle body with engine and transmission – ensure that no attaching parts are damaged.

Lower hydraulic jack completely.

Caution

Ensure the threads of the captive nuts move freely before installing front axle body and transmission, replace captive nuts if necessary.

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  Install

Carefully guide front axle body with engine and transmission into engine compartment and lift until the drive unit is positioned free of play on the chassis – ensure that the centring pins of KM-6190 are seated in the corresponding mounts and no attaching parts are damaged.

Note:   Before installing the engine, the centring pins (1) and (3) must be pushed up and secured with the corresponding split pins.

When moving in the engine, ensure that centring pins (1), (2), (3) and (4) engage in the corresponding mounts of the front axle body / underbody.

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Insert new fastening bolts for front axle body to front member and side member.

Tighten fastening bolts for front of front axle body (1) to front member – tightening torque 65 Nm / 48 lbf. ft. + 30° + 15°.

Tighten fastening bolts (2) for centre of front axle body to side member – tightening torque 150 Nm / 111 lbf. ft. + 30° + 15°.

Tighten fastening bolts (3) for rear of front axle body to side member – tightening torque 130 Nm / 96 lbf. ft. + 30° + 15°.

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Attach transmission holder to underbody – tightening torque 45 Nm / 33 lbf. ft. 1) .

Lower hydraulic jack with KM-904 and KM-6190 and remove.

Connect wiring harness plug for air conditioning compressor.

For version with manual transmission: Attach shift outrigger. Attach shift fork to shift rod. Secure shift outrigger cover. Attach propshaft – see operation "Propshaft, Remove and Install or Replace" in group "F".

Attach propshaft to transmission – tightening torque 95 Nm / 70 lbf. ft.

Connect selector lever linkage.

Attach transmission fluid line with new seal rings to transmission – tightening torque 25 Nm / 18.5 lbf. ft.

Attach transmission fluid line to transmission with union nut – tightening torque 30 Nm / 22 lbf. ft.

Attach idler bracket to body – tightening torque 55 Nm / 41 lbf. ft. + 75° + 15° 1)   .

Attach steering arm to steering shaft with new fastening nut – tightening torque 160 Nm / 118 lbf. ft.

Connect tie rods to steering knuckle with new fastening nuts – tightening torque 60 Nm / 44 lbf. ft.

Attach front exhaust pipe to bracket (1) and to exhaust manifold with new gasket – tightening torque 25 Nm / 18.4 lbf. ft. 2) .

Attach front exhaust pipe to centre exhaust pipe – tightening torque – 18 Nm / 13 lbf. ft.

Route oxygen sensor wiring harness (2). Disconnect wiring harness plug for oxygen sensor.

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Connect guide joints to steering knuckle – tightening torque 100 Nm / 74 lbf. ft.

Attach link rods to stabiliser with new fastening nut – tightening torque 65 Nm / 48 lbf. ft.

For vehicles with xenon low beam headlamps: Attach ball head and wiring harness plug to vehicle level control.

Attach front wheel – tightening torque 110 Nm / 81 lbf. ft.

Detach lower engine cover.

Attach coolant hoses to coolant pipe, heat exchanger and coolant flange.

Attach tank vent valve wiring harness and hose to tank vent valve.

Attach fuel lines to fuel distributor pipe – tightening torque 15 Nm / 11 lbf. ft.

Attach coolant hoses to compensation tank.

Attach air intake hose with hot film mass air flowmeter to upper part of air cleaner housing and to throttle body. Attach crankcase vent hose to cylinder head cover. Connect wiring harness plug to hot film mass air flowmeter.

For version with manual transmission: Connect clutch actuation pressure line and close retaining strap.

For vehicles with air conditioning: Connect refrigerant lines and slide on rubber covers.

Attach vacuum line to brake servo vacuum line and brake servo vacuum line to brake servo.

Attach high pressure line to power steering pump – tightening torque 28 Nm / 20.5 lbf. ft. Attach power steering vacuum line to power steering fluid reservoir.

Attach upper coolant hose to thermostat housing.

Route engine wiring harness and connect multiplug (twist lock).

Insert engine wiring harness with rubber grommet into relay frame. Attach wiring harness plugs to engine control unit and lock. Secure ground cable to engine control unit. Insert positive cable into rubber grommet and secure to positive terminal. Close relay frame cover.

Attach ground cable to ground terminal.

Connect battery and install fuse carrier in relay box.

  Inspect

Charge cooling system – see operation "Cooling System, Charge and Bleed" and "Cooling System, Check for Leaks".

For version with manual transmission: Bleed clutch actuation – see operation "Hydraulic Clutch Actuation, Bleed" in group "K".

Charge power steering hydraulic system – see operation "Hydraulic System Charge and Bleed" in group "M".

Charge air conditioning – see operation "Air Conditioning, Evacuate and Charge" in group "D".


1 ) Clean thread and insert bolts with bolt locking compound (red).
2 ) Use new nuts.

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Automatic Transmission with Torque Converter from Engine, Remove and Install > < Alternator - DOHC II