Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

WARNING:
- Make sure jacks and safety stands are placed properly, and hoist brackets are attached to correct position on the engine.
- Apply parking brake and block rear wheels so car will not roll off stands and fall on you while working under it.

CAUTION: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

1. Disconnect the negative (-) cable first, then the positive (+) cable from the battery.
2. Drain transmission oil.
3. Remove the intake air tube, intake air duct and air cleaner housing assembly.





4. Disconnect the starter motor cables, transmission ground wire and back-up light switch connector.
5. Remove the wire harness clamps.





6. Disconnect the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) connector.





7. Remove the clutch line bracket, clutch line clamp, and slave cylinder.

CAUTION:
- Do not operate the clutch pedal once the slave cylinder has been removed.
- Take care not to bend the clutch line.





8. Remove the driveshafts.

NOTE: Coat all the precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil or grease.




9. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.





10. Remove the shift rod and extension rod.








11. Remove the engine stiffeners and clutch cover.





12. Install the bolts in the cylinder head and attach a chain hoist to the bolts, then lift the engine slightly to unload the engine and transmission mounts.





13. Remove the splash shield.





14. Remove the right front mount/bracket.
15. Place a jack under the transmission.





16. Remove the transmission mount bracket and mount.





17. Remove the three upper transmission mounting bolts and the lower starter mounting bolt.





18. Remove the rear mount bracket bolts and transmission mounting bolts.
19. Pull the transmission away from the engine until it clears the mainshaft, then lower it on the transmission jack.

CAUTION: Take care not to bend the clutch line.


INSTALLATION
Install the transmission assembly in the reverse order of removal.
- Before installing, check that the two dowel pins are installed in the clutch housing.
- When installing the starter cable, make sure that the crimped side of the ring terminal is facing out.





- Apply grease to the parts as shown, then install the release fork and release bearing.

NOTE: Use only Super High Temp Urea Grease (P/N 08798-9002).





- Torque the mounting bolt and nuts in the sequence shown.
- Check that the bushings are not twisted or offset.





- Install the clip as shown.
- Turn the boot so the hole is facing down.
- Make sure the boot is installed on the shift rod.





- Apply grease to the slave cylinder push rod.

NOTE: Use only Super High Temp Urea Grease (P/N 08798-9002).





- Turn the breather cap so that the "F" mark points at the front of the car as shown.
- Refill the transmission with the recommended oil.
- Connect the positive (+) cable first, then the negative (-) cable to the battery.
- Check the clutch operation.
- Shift the transmission and check for smooth operation.
- Check the front wheel alignment.