Transaxle Removal and Installation

Removal





1. Remove battery negative terminal.
2. Remove air cleaner and air duct.
3. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transaxle. Refer to Clutch, M/T.
4. Disconnect back-up lamp switch, speedometer sensor, PNP switch and ground harness connectors.





5. Remove starter motor from transaxle.





6. Remove air bleeder hose.





7. Remove shift control rod and support rod from transaxle.
8. Drain gear oil from transaxle.
9. Remove exhaust front tube.





10. Draw out drive shafts from transaxle.





11. Support engine by placing a jack under oil pan.

CAUTION: Do not place jack under oil pan drain plug.

12. Remove LH side and rear side mounting bolts.





13. Raise jack for access to lower housing bolts. Remove bolts. Lower jack.





14. Remove bolts securing transaxle.
15. Lower transaxle while supporting it with a jack.

Installation








- Tighten bolts securing transaxle and install any part removed.
- Tighten starter motor bolts.
Tightening Toque: 41 - 52 Nm (4.2 - 5.3 kg-m, 30 - 38 ft. lbs.)