Merc Tracer - can the engine be pulled separate from trans??

[ragajungle]

If anyone has pulled a motor on an Escort/Tracer any insight is appreciated. According to Hanes and Chiltons the eng and trans must be pulled as a unit. Has anyone been able to pull a 96-02 2.0L SOHC SPI without the trans attached?

Thanks,
Mike

 

[scdix50]

Is that one those engine/drivetrain that has to be dropped out from under neath. I don't think you have enough room to get the engine off the transaxle from above.

 

[swetrid]

You can do it if you remove balancer and the accessories but it is still tight.

 

[BrooklynBay]

There is a tool called an engine hanger which holds the engine while the transaxle is being removed. I don't know if you have enough clearance to use it on this vehicle.

 

[ragajungle]

Thanks for the help. I guess I'll be pulling the entire assy then.


----The drive axles should just slide out if I drop the spindles? Should be pretty easy as I just had wheel bearings and ball joints on...