FNR5 - Automatic Transaxle

Transaxle Support Insulator

Special Tool(s):

Material:

Transaxle Support Insulator:

Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the battery and battery tray.
3. Using the special tools, support the engine.





4. Remove the 2 bolts from the transaxle support insulator.





5. Remove the 2 upper bolts for the rear transaxle support insulator.





6. Remove the 4 screws and position the LH fender splash shield aside.





7. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the LH front structure-to-subframe splash shield.





8. Remove the 2 lower bolts for the rear transaxle support insulator and remove the insulator.





Installation
1. Clean the rear transaxle support mount bolts using a wire brush and apply new Threadlock(R) to the threads.
2. Position the transaxle support insulator in place and install the 2 lower bolts.
^ Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).





3. Position the LH front structure-to-subframe splash shield in place and install the 6 pin-type retainers.





4. Position the LH splash shield in place and install the 4 screws.





5. Install the 2 upper bolts.
^ Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).





6. Install the 2 transaxle support insulator bolts.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).





7. Remove the special tools.





8. Install the battery and battery tray.