2. SEPARATION OF THE ENGINE AND THE FRONT AXLE BRACKET
Parts which can be inspected during This operation
-Air cleaner -Radiator -Engine front part.
(1) Removal
1) Hold or support the engine with a crane or
stands.
2) Hold or support the front bracket or the axle
bracket in a manner that the part other than
the engine can be removed if required.
3) Open the engine hood assy.
5) Disconnect the negative and the positive battery
cables.
9) Remove the upper hose, lower hose and drain
hose from the radiator.
Note : The radiator should be drained of the
coolant ahead of time and remove the
4WD drive shaft.
11) Remove the axle bracket from the engine
(6 nuts)
6) The receiver dryer (Freezer) and the condenser
is keep separate from the radiator bracket.
7) Remove the engine harness assy and other
wirings
8) Remove the air cleaner assembly from
the engine side.
10) Remove the two hoses for the power
steering system.
Note : When the pipes related to the hydraulic
system are removed, their openings should
be covered with plastic caps or the like to
keep out dust or other foreign matter.
Fig.2-8 Battery cable
Fig.2-10 Front axle bracket(LH, RH)
2-6
Hook release lever