Engine Stand Setting: Setting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti QX80. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Explained here is how to disassemble with engine stand supporting transmission surface. When using a different type of engine stand, note the difference in the steps, etc.
- Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove crankshaft pulley. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .NOTE:
The drive plate is fixed with a ring gear stopper [SST: KV10120100 (J-47245)]. Loosen the crankshaft pulley mounting bolts before installing the engine stand.
- Remove the parts that may restrict installation of engine to a widely used engine stand.
- Drive plate: Refer to EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lift the engine with hoist to install it onto the widely used engine stand.CAUTION:
Use an engine stand that has a load capacity [240 kg (529 lb) or more] large enough for supporting the engine weight.
- If the load capacity of the stand is not adequate, remove the following parts beforehand to reduce the potential risk of overturning the stand.
- Remove intake manifold. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove fuel injector and fuel tube assembly. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove ignition coil. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove rocker cover. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove exhaust manifold. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Other removable brackets.NOTE:
The figure shows an example of widely used engine stand (A) that can hold mating surface of transmission with drive plate removed.
CAUTION:Before removing the hanging chains, check the engine stand is stable and there is no risk of overturning.
- If the load capacity of the stand is not adequate, remove the following parts beforehand to reduce the potential risk of overturning the stand.
- Drain engine oil. Refer to DRAINING .
- Drain engine coolant by removing water drain plug (3) from both sides of the cylinder block as shown in the figure.
1 : Washer 2 : Plug (engine coolant) 4 : Plug (engine oil) 5 : Washer : Engine front Refer to COMPONENTS for symbol marks in the figure. Water drain plug torque : 19.6 N•m (2.0 kg/m, 14 ft-lb)