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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI1998TIBURON BASE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICAL1.8L ENGINE & 2.0L 4-CYLINDER ENGINEREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONENGINEREMOVAL
1998 Hyundai Tiburon Base, Standard
Removal & Installation: Engine: Removal
1998 Hyundai Tiburon Base, StandardSECTION Removal
- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Remove battery and air cleaner. Label and disconnect fuel lines and vapor hoses from engine. Drain cooling system, engine oil and transaxle oil.
- Disconnect engine wiring harness and back-up light switch connector. On manual transaxle models, disconnect select control valve connector. On automatic transaxle models, disconnect oil cooler lines. On all models, disconnect generator and oil pressure gauge wiring.
- Disconnect radiator hoses and remove radiator. Disconnect ignition coil, engine ground and brake booster hose. Disconnect throttle cable, heater hoses, and clutch cable on manual transaxles, or shift control cable on automatic transaxles.
- Disconnect speedometer cable from transaxle. Disconnect A/C compressor (with hoses attached), and wire aside. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect front exhaust pipe from manifold.
- On manual transaxles, disconnect shift control and extension rods. On all models, disconnect lower ball joints and stabilizer bar from lower control arm. Remove axle shafts from transaxle. Plug axle shaft holes to prevent dirt from entering transaxle.
- Secure axle shafts aside and attach chain hoist to engine. Raise engine slightly. Remove front roll stopper and disconnect rear roll stopper. Remove engine mount bracket at front of timing cover.
- Slowly raise engine and ensure all cables, wiring, hoses, etc. are disconnected. Remove right side fender shield and disconnect transaxle mount. Disconnect side left mount. While directing transaxle downward, lift and remove engine and transaxle from engine compartment.
CAUTION:
Whenever axle shafts are removed from transaxle, replace axle shaft retainer rings.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.