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Engine Assembly Replace Opel Antara I

DOHC Petrol Engine 21 illustrations ~2314 words

Engine Assembly Replace

J340100

Remove

Important: Observe the relevant safety regulations when working on air conditioning systems.

1. Evacuate refrigerant from air conditioning system

2. Remove battery from vehicle

• Remove 2x cover from 2x terminal

• Disconnect negative and positive cable

• Remove clamp

o Release 2x nut

3. Release intake pipe from intake manifold

• Release clip

• Disconnect breather hose

o Release clip, then pull off

4. Remove intake pipe with air cleaner assembly from engine compartment

• Disconnect harness from mass air flow meter

• Release air cleaner assembly from inner wing

o Remove 2x bolt

o Release from locator

5. Remove engine cover

• Remove 2x bolt, 2x nut

6. Disconnect 2x connector from engine control unit (ECU)

7. Remove ECU and support bracket from battery tray

• Remove 2x nut

8. Release power steering reservoir from coolant expansion tank, then move to one side

• Remove 2x bolt, slide off locator

• Release transmission breather hose from coolant expansion tank

o Release from clip

9. Disconnect 2x harness connector from 2x cooling fan, then release clip

10. Disconnect harness connector from air conditioning pressure sensor

11. Release mass air flow meter harness from engine

• Release 3x clip

12. Disconnect fuse box harness connector from engine harness

13. Release earth lead for fuse box from engine

• Remove bolt

14. Release fuse box harness from engine

• Release 5x clip

15. Disconnect harness from transmission shift selector

• Disconnect 2x connector

16. Disconnect gear shift cable from transmission

• Prise off, using suitable tool

17. Release gear shift cable from support bracket

• Press clip, then pull off

18. Release harness from top of transmission, then move to one side

• Disconnect from input speed sensor

• Release from 2x clip

19. Release 2x battery lead from engine

• Release clip

• Remove bolt

20. Remove cap from coolant expansion tank

21. Raise vehicle

22. Remove engine and transmission undershield from vehicle

• Remove 2x clip, 5x bolt

Important: Observe the relevant environmental regulations when disposing of used coolant.

23. Drain cooling system

• Place collecting container below

• Open radiator drain plug

• Allow coolant to drain into collecting container

• Close radiator drain plug

24. Remove front exhaust pipe

• Disconnect 2x oxygen sensor

• Remove 2x bolt

• Remove 7x nut, gasket

• Release from rubber mount

Important: Observe the relevant environmental regulations when disposing of used transmission oil.

25. Drain oil from transmission

• Place collecting container below

• Remove drain plug from transmission

• Remove sealing washer

26. Install drain plug to transmission 40 Nm

• Install new sealing washer

27. Release 2x oil cooler pipe from transmission, then move to one side

• Place collecting container below

• Remove bolt

• Remove 2x O ring

• Install 4x Blanking Plug KM-6320

28. Disconnect 2x refrigerant pipe from air conditioning compressor

• Remove nut

• Remove 2x O ring

• Install 4x new blanking plug

29. Disconnect 2x power steering hose from 2x power steering pipe

• Place collecting container below

• Release 2x clip

• Install 4x new blanking plug

30. Disconnect radiator lower coolant hose from engine

• Release clip

31. Release oxygen sensor harness from subframe

• Release 3x clip, then move to one side

32. Lower vehicle to suitable working height

33. Remove 2x front wheel from vehicle

• Remove 10x bolt

34. Lower vehicle

35. Release 2x drive shaft from 2x hub/knuckle assembly

• Remove 2x hub nut using Holding Tool KM-468-C

36. Support radiator assembly using a suitable strap to the bonnet landing panel

37. Disconnect radiator upper coolant hose from engine

• Release clip

38. Disconnect return hose for coolant expansion tank from engine

• Release clip

39. Disconnect lower hose from coolant expansion tank

• Release clip

40. Disconnect fuel feed pipe from fuel rail

• Release integral clip

• Install 2x new blanking plug

41. Disconnect 2x heater matrix coolant hose from engine

• Release 2x clip

42. Disconnect harness connector from output speed sensor at rear of transmission

43. Disconnect brake servo hose from intake manifold

• Release clip

44. Raise vehicle to suitable working height

45. Remove wheelarch splash shield, right side

• Remove 3x clip

46. Release tie rod end from steering knuckle, right side

• Remove nut

• Use Remover KM-507-C

47. Release lower control arm fulcrum, right side

• Release nut and nut, bolt

48. Release lower ball joint from hub assembly, right side

• Remove split pin

• Remove nut

• Use Remover KM-507-C

49. Remove drive shaft, right side

• Lever out using a suitable tool

50. Remove wheelarch splash shield, left side

• Remove 3x clip

51. Disconnect harness for power steering gear from body harness

52. Disconnect intermediate shaft from steering gear

• Remove bolt

53. Disconnect fuel evaporation hose from fuel rail

• Release integral clip

• Install 2x new blanking plug

54. Release tie rod end from steering knuckle, left side

• Remove nut

• Use Remover KM-507-C

55. Release lower control arm fulcrum, left side

• Release nut and nut, bolt

56. Release lower ball joint from hub assembly, left side

• Remove split pin

• Remove nut

• Use Remover KM-507-C

57. Remove drive shaft, left side

• Lever out using a suitable tool

58. Raise vehicle

59. Remove front primary catalytic converter from engine

• Remove 2x nut, gasket

60. Release harness from starter

• Disconnect connector

• Remove nut

61. Release harness for alternator from starter

• Remove nut

62. Install Engine Support Tool CH-48492 to engine and subframe

63. Lower vehicle

64. Release mount from transmission

• Remove 3x bolt

65. Release mount from engine

• Remove 3x bolt

66. Raise vehicle

67. Release 2x stabiliser link rod from stabiliser bar, left side, right side

Note: If ball joint turns when removing nut, counter-hold centre of stabiliser rod using suitable allen key.

• Remove 2x nut

68. Release propeller shaft from transfer box

• Apply alignment marking

• Remove 6x bolt with 3x washer, then secure to vehicle

69. Install Subframe Support Tool CH-48491 to Base Frame KM-904 and hydraulic lift

Note: 2x technician are required.

70. Position Subframe Support Tool CH-48491 with Base Frame KM-904 and hydraulic lift to subframe

71. Remove engine with subframe from vehicle

• Remove 8x bolt, 2x triangular plate

• Lower and remove

Install

72. Install engine with subframe to vehicle

• Raise and position

• Install 2x triangular plate, 8x bolt; do not tighten at this stage

73. Secure subframe to vehicle

Tighten

• Secure 4x bolt for subframe 150 Nm

• Secure 4x bolt for 2x triangular plate 50 Nm

74. Remove Subframe Support Tool CH-48491 with Base Frame KM-904 and hydraulic lift from subframe

75. Remove Subframe Support Tool CH-48491 from Base Frame KM-904 and hydraulic lift

Note: 2x technician are required.

76. Secure propeller shaft to transfer box

• Release from vehicle

• Align marking

Tighten

• Install 6x bolt with 3x washer 25 Nm

77. Secure 2x stabiliser link rod to stabiliser bar, left side, right side

Note: If ball joint turns when installing nut, counter-hold centre of stabiliser rod using suitable allen key.

Tighten

• Install 2x nut 60 Nm

78. Secure mount to engine

Tighten

• Install 3x bolt 50 Nm

79. Lower vehicle

80. Secure mount to transmission

Tighten

• Install 3x bolt 90 Nm

81. Raise vehicle

82. Remove Engine Support Tool CH-48492 from engine and subframe

83. Connect intermediate shaft to steering gear

Tighten

• Install bolt 30 Nm

84. Connect harness for power steering gear to body harness

85. Connect fuel evaporation hose to fuel rail

• Remove 2x blanking plug

• Secure integral clip

86. Secure harness to starter

Tighten

• Install nut 15 Nm

• Connect connector

87. Secure harness for alternator to starter

Tighten

• Install nut 15 Nm

88. Install front primary catalytic converter to engine

• Install new gasket

Tighten

• Install 2x nut 40 Nm

89. Install front exhaust pipe

• Install new gasket

Tighten

• Install 7x nut 40 Nm

• Install 2x bolt

• Secure to rubber mount

• Connect 2x oxygen sensor

90. Secure oxygen sensor harness to subframe

• Secure 3x clip

91. Connect radiator lower coolant hose to engine

• Secure clip

92. Secure 2x oil cooler pipe to transmission

• Place collecting container below

• Remove 4x Blanking Plug KM-6320

• Install 2x new O ring

Tighten

• Install bolt 10 Nm

93. Connect 2x power steering hose to 2x power steering pipe

• Place collecting container below

• Remove 4x blanking plug

• Secure 2x clip

94. Lower vehicle to suitable working height

95. Install drive shaft, right side

• Push in

• Install hub nut; do not tighten at this stage

96. Secure lower ball joint to hub assembly, right side

Tighten

• Install nut 10 Nm

• Install new split pin

97. Secure tie rod end to steering knuckle, right side

Tighten

• Install nut 50 Nm

98. Install wheelarch splash shield, right side

• Install 3x clip

99. Install drive shaft, left side

• Push in

• Install hub nut; do not tighten at this stage

100. Secure lower ball joint to hub assembly, left side

Tighten

• Install nut 10 Nm

• Install new split pin

101. Secure tie rod end to steering knuckle, left side

Tighten

• Install nut 50 Nm

102. Install wheelarch splash shield, left side

• Install 3x clip

103. Lower vehicle

104. Secure 2x drive shaft to 2x hub/knuckle assembly using Holding Tool KM-468-C

Tighten

• Secure 2x nut 200 Nm

105. Connect brake servo hose to intake manifold

• Secure clip

106. Connect harness connector to output speed sensor at rear of transmission

107. Connect 2x heater matrix coolant hose to engine

• Secure 2x clip

108. Connect return hose for coolant expansion tank to engine

• Secure clip

109. Connect lower hose to coolant expansion tank

• Secure clip

110. Connect fuel feed pipe to fuel rail

• Remove 2x blanking plug

• Secure integral clip

111. Connect radiator upper coolant hose to engine

• Secure clip

112. Remove support from radiator assembly

113. Secure 2x battery lead to engine

• Install bolt

• Secure clip

114. Secure gear shift cable to support bracket

• Push on

115. Connect gear shift cable to transmission

• Push on

116. Connect harness to transmission shift selector

• Connect 2x connector

117. Secure harness to top of transmission

• Connect to input speed sensor

• Secure to 2x clip

118. Secure fuse box harness to engine

• Secure 5x clip

119. Secure earth lead for fuse box to engine

Tighten

• Install bolt 25 Nm

120. Connect fuse box harness connector to engine harness

121. Secure mass air flow meter harness to engine

• Secure 3x clip

122. Connect harness connector to air conditioning pressure sensor

123. Connect 2x harness connector to 2x cooling fan, then secure clip

124. Secure power steering reservoir to coolant expansion tank

Tighten

• Slide on locator, install 2x bolt 9 Nm

• Secure transmission breather hose to coolant expansion tank

o Secure to clip

125. Raise vehicle

126. Fill transmission with oil

• Place collecting container below

• Remove bolt

• Remove filler plug from transmission

127. Install filler plug to transmission

Tighten

• Install bolt 10 Nm

128. Connect 2x refrigerant pipe to air conditioning compressor

• Remove 4x blanking plug

• Install 2x new O ring

Tighten

• Install nut 10 Nm

129. Lower vehicle to suitable working height

130. Install 2x front wheel to vehicle

Tighten

• Install 10x bolt 125 Nm

131. Lower vehicle

132. Install ECU and support bracket to battery tray

Tighten

• Install 2x nut 15 Nm

133. Connect 2x connector to ECU

134. Install engine cover

Tighten

• Install 2x bolt, 2x nut 8 Nm

135. Install intake pipe with air cleaner assembly to engine compartment

• Secure air cleaner assembly to inner wing

o Secure to locator

Tighten

o Install 2x bolt 6 Nm

• Connect harness to mass air flow meter

136. Secure intake pipe to intake manifold

• Secure clip

• Connect breather hose

o Push on, then secure clip

137. Settle front suspension

138. Raise vehicle

139. Secure lower control arm fulcrum, right side

Tighten

• Secure nut 70 Nm

• Secure nut, bolt 120 Nm

140. Secure lower control arm fulcrum, left side

Tighten

• Secure nut 70 Nm

• Secure nut, bolt 120 Nm

141. Install engine and transmission undershield to vehicle

Tighten

• Install 5x new bolt 10 Nm

• Install 2x clip

142. Lower vehicle

143. Install battery to vehicle

• Install clamp

Tighten

o Secure 2x nut 10 Nm

• Connect negative and positive cable

• Install 2x cover to 2x terminal

144. Program all volatile memories

145. Refill air conditioning system

Important: The power steering pump must not be allowed to run dry.

146. Fill fluid reservoir for power steering, then allow fluid to settle for at least two minutes

• Remove cap from fluid reservoir

• Use Dexron II D

Important: Do not run the engine at this stage; this procedure primes the hydraulic system.

147. Slowly turn steering wheel to full lock left and right; add fluid if necessary

148. Start engine, then slowly turn steering wheel to full lock left and right

149. Stop engine

150. Check fluid level and refill as required

Note: If the fluid is very foamy, allow to stand for a few minutes, then repeat the procedure.

• Install cap to fluid reservoir

151. Bleed cooling system

• Place collecting container below

• Fill cooling system to maximum level

• Install cap to coolant expansion tank

• Start engine and allow to run until normal operating temperature attained

152. Refill coolant expansion tank to maximum level