Removal and Installation

AIR BREATHER HOSE

AWD : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Separate propeller shaft assembly (front). Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
2.Remove air breather hose.
3.Separate propeller shaft assembly (rear). Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
4.Remove control rod from A/T shift selector assembly. Refer to "AWD : Exploded View" 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. Refer to "AWD : Exploded View" 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.





- 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.