Transmission Mount: Service and Repair

Transaxle Rear Support Insulator
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the 7 splash shield bolts and the splash shield.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).





3. Remove the 2 lower transaxle rear support insulator bolts.
- To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).





4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Remove the battery.
6. Remove the battery tray.
1. Disconnect the positive battery cable retainer.
2. Remove the battery tray nut and bolt.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).





7. Position the power distribution box aside.
1. Remove the 2 power distribution box bolts and the nut. Pull the power distribution box upward to unclip the pushpin.
2. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.





8. Position a suitable floor jack under the transaxle.





9. Remove the remaining 4 transaxle rear support insulator bolts.
- If the mount studs are removed or come out, do not reinstall the old stud. Install a new stud. Make sure the stud is properly seated in the case.
- To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).





10. Remove the clutch hydraulic line spring clip. Push downward on the clutch line to release it from the bracket.





11. Remove the clutch hydraulic line plastic retainer.





12. Remove the transaxle mount.
13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.