Aisin AW21

Transaxle Support Insulator









Transaxle Support Insulator









Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Service and Repair.

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





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





5. Remove the lower 2 transaxle insulator-to-frame bolts.





6. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System Service and Repair.

7. NOTICE: The Oil Pan Holding Fixture must be carefully aligned to the mounting bosses on the oil pan. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the oil pan.

Position a floor jack and the Oil Pan Holding Fixture under the oil pan.





8. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL).

9. Remove the transaxle support insulator through bolt.





10. Remove the upper 2 transaxle insulator-to-frame bolts and remove the transaxle insulator.





Installation

1. Clean the rear transaxle support insulator bolts using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.

2. Position the transaxle support insulator in place and install the upper 2 transaxle insulator-to-frame bolts.
- Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).





3. Install the transaxle insulator through bolt and flagnut.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).





4. Remove the floor jack and the Oil Pan Holding Fixture.





5. Install the ACL.

6. Install the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System Service and Repair.

7. Position the transaxle support insulator in place and install the lower 2 transaxle insulator-to-frame bolts.
- Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).





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





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





10. Install the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Service and Repair.