Attention! The air conditioning coolant circuit must not be opened. The coolant contains substances that cause frostbite on contact with the skin. The engine can also be dismantled without opening the coolant circuit.
1. Remove the V-ribbed belt.
2. Unscrew refrigeration compressor (arrows) and hang on the side with the wires connected.
3. Disassemble the exhaust system.
4. Drain the coolant from the engine block.
5. Unscrew the cardan shaft from the gearbox and wring it out. Loosen the driveshaft/intermediate spacer mounting bolts, loosen the clamp nut and move the driveshaft back as far as possible.
6. Place a repair jack with a wooden spacer under the gearbox. Raise the gearbox slightly.
7. Rear bracket (12) with bearing (18) remove. To do this, unscrew the bolts (14 and 15), as well as a nut (16) (see picture.).
Attention! Disconnect the wire "masses" (11) between gearbox and body.*
8. If you separate the engine from the gearbox, remove the starter.
9. Disconnect the shift levers from the gearbox. To do this, remove the fixing spring clips (arrows).
10. Automatic transmission: unplug the start inhibit switch and reversing light by turning the white plastic stop on the switch by about 45°, disconnect the electrical cable from the Kickdown solenoid valve.*
11. If you are separating the engine from the gearbox, remove the lower engine/gearbox connecting bolts.
12. Hook up the engine with a rope. To do this, insert into the eyes (arrows) suitable cable or chain. Raise the engine slightly using a repair jack.
13. Remove hexagon socket screws (arrow) front engine mounts from below from the cross member of the vehicle frame. The figure shows the bolt of the right support.
14. Remove the upper bolts connecting the engine to the gearbox.
15. Press the engine with the mounting lever from the gearbox and lift it up.
16. Turn the engine with gearbox obliquely and lift. Keep the engine position oblique to the gearbox while lifting them, the maximum angle of inclination is 45°.
Attention! Lift the system very carefully so as not to damage the bodywork. At the same time, pay special attention to the rear engine lugs and the engine oil filter. Also, check that all connections are disconnected.
17. If the engine/gearbox is removed together, separate the gearbox.