Worked on removing the drivetrain today, much more tolerable temps.
steps (
following process used in 2020):
Disconnected heater hose from tube, disconnect heater valve hose, removed torque mount & bracket. Installed engine support.
Removed brakes, coilovers, hang calipers from towers. Disconnect axles from outer CV's (note - 2 CV bolts stretched), remove axles from transaxle.
Remove left & right control arms (18mm bolt heads, 21mm nuts) - (support arm on stool while removing bolts, swing arm downward to lever out of mount ears).
Remove nuts & washers for subframe mounts, remove 2 bolts each for forward & rear center attachment. Remove subframe.
Disconnect radiator hoses from tubes. move shifter cables out the way of drivetrain removal.
Raise body, remove jack stands, lower body until drivetrain sits on dolly. Reposition drivetrain during the lowering process to clear water pump
Remove engine support
Raise body, reinstall jack stands. Gradually raise body & reset jack stands until drivetrain clears wheel arch. Pull drivetrain out pass side
DS hook in place
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RS hook plate
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cables out the way
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lowering
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reposition to clear water pump
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almost down - had to remove the AC/ idler mount plate to avoid having to lift the body too high.
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set on dolly
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and out
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