Removal and Installation
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION: * Indicates parts which should be partially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the vehicle on the ground and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.
Caution: * : Indicates parts which should be partially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the vehicle on the ground and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.
Required Special Tools:
- MB991113: Steering Linkage Puller
- MB991453: Engine Hanger Assembly
- MB991454: Engine Hanger Balancer a part of MB991453 Engine Hanger Assembly)
- MB991895: Engine Hanger
- MZ203827: Engine Lifter
CAUTION: *: Indicates parts which should be partially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the vehicle on the ground and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.
CAUTION: *: Indicates parts which should be partially tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the vehicle on the ground and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.
Required Special Tools:
- MB991113: Steering Linkage Puller
- MB991453: Engine Hanger Assembly
- MB991454: Engine Hanger Balancer a part of MB991453 Engine Hanger Assembly)
- MB991895: Engine Hanger
- MZ203827: Engine Lifter
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<> STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL
Remove the starter motor with the starter motor harness still connected, and secure it inside the engine compartment.
<> TRANSAXLE MOUNT BRACKET REMOVAL
Jack up the transaxle assembly gently and then remove the transaxle mounting.
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1) Set special too[ MB991895 to the front fender mounting bolts (A and B) and the radiator support upper insulator mounting bolts (C and D), which are,located in the engine compartment, as shown.
2) Set special tool MB991454 to hold the engine/transaxle assembly.
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CAUTION:
- Use special tool MB991113 to loosen the tie rod end mounting nut. Only loosen the nut; do not remove it from the ball joint.
- Support special tool MB991113 with a cord, etc., to prevent it from coming off.
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CAUTION:
- Do not pull on the driveshaft; doing so will damage the Tripod Joint (TJ); be sure to use a pry bar.
- Inserting the pry bar too deep may cause damage to the oil seal.
- Take care not to damage the transaxle oil seal with the driveshaft splines.
1. Insert the pry bar between the transaxle case and the driveshaft as shown to remove the driveshaft. <2.41ENGINE, 3.0L ENGINE-LH>
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the transaxle oil seal with the inner shaft splines when installing or removing the shaft.
2. If the inner shaft and transaxle are tightly joined, tap the center bearing bracket lightly with a plastic hammer to remove the driveshaft and inner shaft from the transaxle. <3.0L ENGINE-RH>
3. Cover the transaxle case with a shop towel to prevent foreign material from entering it.
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1. Support the transaxle assembly by using a transaxle jack.
2. Remove the drive plate bolts while turning the crankshaft.
3. Push the torque converter into the flywheel housing so that the torque converter is not touching the drive plate.
4. Remove the transaxle assembly connecting bolts and lower the transaxle assembly.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Insert the torque converter into the transaxle oil pump until the dimension is approximately 12.2 mm (0.48 inch) <2.4L ENGINE>, approximately 9.4 mm (0.37 inch) <3.0L ENGINE>. Install the transaxle assembly to the engine.
>>B<< TRANSAXLE MOUNT STOPPER INSTALLATION
Install the transaxle mount stopper so that the arrow mark points as shown in the illustration.