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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA1996TERCEL DX, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALENGINE MECHANICAL (1.5L 4-CYL)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONENGINEREMOVAL
1996 Toyota Tercel DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic
Removal & Installation: Engine: Removal
1996 Toyota Tercel DX, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Removal
- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected. Drain cooling system and engine oil. Remove hood and battery. Remove air cleaner assembly with air intake hose.
- Disconnect necessary coolant hoses and remove radiator. Disconnect control cables at throttle body.
- Disconnect necessary electrical connectors, coolant hoses, fuel lines and vacuum hoses for engine removal. Remove charcoal canister.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove lower engine covers. Disconnect necessary electrical connectors, control cables and speedometer cable from transaxle.
- On A/T models, disconnect oil cooler lines at transaxle. On M/T models, remove clutch release cylinder with hose attached and secure aside. On all models, remove power steering pump (if equipped) and A/C compressor (if equipped) with hoses attached, and secure aside.
- Remove exhaust pipe-to-cylinder block support bracket bolts (if equipped). Remove bolts/nuts and separate exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold.
- Remove front wheels. Drain transaxle fluid. Remove bolts and Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) speed sensor from top of steering knuckle (if equipped).
- Remove cotter pin and retainer from end of axle shaft. Apply brakes and remove axle shaft nut.
- Remove nut and separate tie rod from steering knuckle. Remove ball joint-to-lower control arm bolts/nuts. Separate lower control arm from ball joint.
- Using soft-faced hammer, tap axle shaft from hub assembly. Push hub assembly outward. Separate axle shaft from hub assembly.
- Pry left shaft from transaxle or use hammer and brass drift to tap axle shaft from transaxle. See Fig 1.
- Support engine with hoist. Remove rear (firewall side) engine mount through-bolt.
- Remove through-bolt and right (timing belt side) engine mount. Remove left (transaxle side) engine mount insulator and bracket. Lift engine and transaxle from vehicle.
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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.