Removal

�6�/<3.0L ENGINE>:

SERVICE POINTS


<< A >>
STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL
Remove the starter motor with the starter motor harness still connected and secure it inside the engine compartment.


<< B >>
CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER REMOVAL
Remove the clutch release cylinder without disconnecting the oil line connection, and fix it to the vehicle chassis.






<< C >>
CENTER MEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Set the special tools MB991453 and MZ203827 to the vehicle to support the engine assembly.

<< D >>
TRANSAXLE MOUNT BRACKET REMOVAL
Jack up the transaxle assembly gently with a garage jack, and then remove the transaxle mount bracket.







<< E >>
TIE ROD END/LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DISCONNECTION


CAUTION: Use special tool MB99111. to loosen the tie rod end mounting nut. Only loosen the nut; do not remove it from the ball joint.
Support special tool MB99111. with a cord, etc., to prevent it from coming off.

<< F >>
CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING DISENGAGEMENT
1. Remove the service hole plug at the clutch housing.

CAUTION: Do not insert the screwdriver before pushing the release fork to the "A" direction.






2. Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver into space between the release bearing and the wedge collar while pushing the release fork to the "A" direction by hand slightly.

CAUTION: If the screwdriver cannot be twisted easily (the release bearing cannot be disengaged), remove the screwdriver, and push the release fork to the "A" direction two or three times to try again. If the clutch release bearing is pried forcibly, it will be damaged.

3. Disengage the wedge collar from the release bearing by using the flat-tipped screwdriver to pry gently (twisting the screwdriver handle 90 degree).

NOTE: If the release bearing is disengaged, the release fork will move fully to the "B" direction via the return spring.

<< G >>
DRIVESHAFT/DRIVESHAFT AND INNER SHAFT DISCONNECTION

CAUTION: Do not pull, on the driveshaft; doing so with damage the TJ; be sure to use a pry bar.
Do not Insert a pry bar so deep as to damage the oil seal. Do. not.4amage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of the driveshaft.

<2.41. ENGINE, 3.01. ENGINE - LH>:

1. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the driveshaft as shown to remove the driveshaft.

CAUTION: Do not damage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of the inner shaft.

<3.01. ENGINE - RH>:

2. If the inner shaft and transaxle are tightly joined, tap the center bearing bracket lightly with a plastic hammer, etc. to remove the driveshaft and inner shaft from the transaxle.
3. Cover the transaxle case with A shop towel to prevent foreign material from entering it.







<< H >>
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do not remove the flywheel mounting bolt shown by the arrow. If this bolt is removed, the flywheel will become out of balance and damaged.