Removal and Installation

AIR BREATHER HOSE


AWD : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Separate propeller shaft assembly (front). Exploded View.
2. Remove air breather hose.
3. Separate propeller shaft assembly (rear). Exploded View.
4. Remove control rod from A/T shift selector assembly. Exploded View.
5. Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack.

CAUTION:
When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug and overflow plug.
6. Remove rear engine mounting member with a power tool. Exploded View.
7. Remove bolt fixing A/T assembly to engine assembly with a power tool.
8. Remove air breather vent.

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- When installing air breather hose, be careful not to be crushed or blocked by folding or bending the hose.
- When inserting air breather hose to air breather tube, be sure to insert it fully until its end reaches the radius curve end.





- When inserting air breather hose to air breather vent (for A/T)
(1), be sure to insert it fully until its end reaches the radius curve end.

2 : Air breather vent (for transfer)

- Install air breather hose to air breather vent (for A/T) so that the paint mark is facing upward.
- Ensure clips are securely installed to brackets when installing air breather hose to brackets.