It is extremely important to have a well-equipped work area, which should have enough space for placing and storing the car. The site must be large enough to accommodate the vehicle, a sturdy workbench / assembly stand, and the necessary materials and equipment. The best option is a large garage or indoor workshop. In extreme cases, just a flat area with an asphalt or concrete surface is suitable.
Care should also be taken to equip a place to store components removed from the engine, tools and other materials. A lightweight collapsible rack with fairly wide shelves is best suited for this purpose.
Before dismantling the power unit, thoroughly wash the engine compartment and the outer surface of the power unit, which will help keep the tools used clean and tidy.
For carrying out the subsequent repair the engine should be removed from the car in gathering with a transmission. Since the power unit is removed by lowering it from the engine compartment down, the car must be raised high enough above the ground and securely fixed on supports. A winch, A-frame or other suitable lifting equipment is also a prerequisite for successful operation. Make sure that the hoist and rigging correspond in terms of their lifting characteristics to the total mass of the power unit (engine with transmission). Do not forget about the need to strictly comply with safety regulations.
If the engine is removed for the first time by an amateur mechanic, you should enlist the support of a more experienced comrade. Timely advice will save time and minimize the risk of injury or damage to components/equipment. In the process of removing the unit from the vehicle, there are many situations where individual procedures must be performed simultaneously, which is often very difficult to do by one person.
Try to plan the whole sequence of actions in advance. Prepare the necessary tools and equipment. Among the devices that greatly facilitate the performance of upcoming work and significantly increase their level of safety include a powerful hydraulically operated trolley jack, a set of wrenches and interchangeable socket heads with a suitable (preferably ratchet) drive, a couple of sturdy wooden blocks, and enough rags and thinner to remove traces of fuel, oil, and coolant. In the absence of lifting equipment for personal use, before renting a winch, try to carry out all the necessary preparatory work in advance in order to minimize the rental period, and, consequently, the material costs associated with it.
Get ready for the fact that you will have to refuse to use a car for quite a long time. Part of the procedures that require highly qualified personnel and the use of special equipment will have to be entrusted to car service specialists. Remember that auto repair shops usually have a very busy schedule, and therefore it would be wise to worry in advance and agree on the timing of your order.
Do the work slowly, in an organized manner, try not to violate the elementary safety rules!
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