Opel 1900 1973, Service Manual

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ENGINE MECHANICAL AND MOUNTS 9
The engine
does not rest on
the front suspension
cross member as in the Opel and Manta but on
a separate cross member. On removal and installa-
tion of the engine the front suspension cross member
need not be detached.
Fig. Right Front Engine Suspension with Cross
Member
1. Disconnect battery negative cable,
2. Remove air cleaner.
3. Drain radiator coolant by disconnecting lower
radiator hose. Disconnect upper radiator hose. See
Figure
Radiator need not be disconnected.
4. Disconnect all electrical connections:
a. Coil wire to distributor.
b.
Wires from alternator. Remove unit and bracket.
Battery positive cable at starter switch.
d. Oil pressure switch wires at cylinder block.
e. Wires from starter solenoid.
5. Remove vacuum hoses at tee mounted to intake
manifold. Remove tee from manifold to avoid inter-
ference during engine lowering.
6. Remove throttle linkage and carburetor.
7. Disconnect heater hoses.
8. Disconnect water valve bracket to manifold,
9. Remove gear shift lever.
10. Using suitable equipment lift up engine so that
front engine mounts are somewhat relieved.
Figure Radiator Hose Clamp Location
11. Raise vehicle, both front and rear end. A two post
axle type hoist recommended for this operation.
12. Disconnect fuel line at fuel pump and plug. Be
sure fuel line is disconnected from any engine and
transmission clips.
13. Disconnect speedometer cable from transmis-
sion.
14. Disconnect clutch cable.
15. Disconnect drive shaft at rear universal joint and
remove.
16. Disconnect exhaust at manifold.
17. Remove tailpipe and hangers.
18. Remove ground strap from engine to side rail.
19. Detach transmission cross member from trans-
mission and frame. See Figure
Detach engine cross member from engine and
frame.
21. Carefully lower engine and transmission and
remove from underneath vehicle.