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On other vehicles, particularly those with front-wheel drive, the cylinders in the engine are set sideways, parallel to the wheels. Theseengines are called transverse engines (see Figure 7-10).

Before the engine rebuilding can begin, it must first be removed from the vehicle. For most cars, that means using an engine hoist, also known as a "cherry picker" or crane.