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Dismantle of the power unit

Methods and Safety

If the decision was made to dismantle the engine for overhaul or repair of the basic knots it is necessary to spend certain preparatory measures.

It is important to mark the place where the work will be carried out. Undoubtedly, the best place is the workshop. It is important to have the equipped working platform, and also a place for car storage. If neither a workshop, nor the garage is not, it will take at least a flat and clean space.

Flushing the engine compartment and the power unit before dismantling allow to keep the tool clean and a constant working condition.

Also need a lift or hoist floor. Make sure that these devices have a stock on load-carrying capacity and are able to withstand the weight of the engine with all units and transmission. Observance of security measures plays a paramount role, as lifting of the engine from the car - operation potentially dangerous.

If the dismantling of the engine are carried out by inexperienced person, you need an assistant. Consult and ask to help the persons having experience in such works. There are many examples of attempts alone to execute dismantle of the engine with the rise of the last of a motor compartment came to an end unsuccessfully.

In advance plan the actions. Rent or purchase all the necessary tools and equipment before beginning work. To some adaptations providing safety at dismantle and installation of the engine, as well as reducing labor costs include (besides the lift) a jack-cart of the sufficient load capacity, a full set of keys and mandrels, the list of which is given at the beginning of this manual, wooden shoes, rags and solvent for cleaning inevitable pools from the spilled working liquids of the engine. If the lift is hired, about it agree in advance to first perform all works in which this mechanism is not needed. This will save money and time.

Keep in mind that considerable time you can not use the car. For some works inaccessible in the home due to the lack of special equipment, will have to address in car-care center workshop. These enterprises work under the schedule and expedient will consult there before engine dismantle precisely to estimate expenses of time for repair or refurbishment of parts.

Always when removing and installing the power unit be very careful. Rash actions can cause serious injuries. In advance consider the actions. Do not spare the time for it, because the main thing - work without traumas.

All vehicles covered in this manual, the power unit is lowered and gets out of the car.