Removal and Replacement

1. Drain transaxle oil and engine coolant, then remove battery and battery tray.
2. Remove cruise control actuator and bracket, if equipped.
3. Remove air intake hose.
4. Disconnect transaxle control cables and radiator hoses that would interfere with transaxle removal.
5. Disconnect engine wiring harness, back-up light switch, and speedometer connections.
6. Remove transaxle mount bracket, and air compressor if equipped with electronically controlled suspension.
7. Disconnect clutch release cylinder and clutch tube bracket, then remove starter.
8. Remove undercover panel.
9. On models equipped with anti-lock brakes, remove front wheel speed sensors.
10. On all models, remove driveshafts as follows:
a. Disconnect tie rod end and knuckle.
b. Disconnect lower arm ball joint.
c. Disconnect left side driveshaft from bearing bracket and suspend driveshaft with wire.
d. Remove cotter pin and nut, then remove right side driveshaft from hub and transaxle.
11. Remove bearing bracket and shaft assembly.
12. On models with Electronically Controlled Suspension, remove front height sensor rod.
13. On All Wheel Drive (AWD) models, disconnect front exhaust pipe from engine.
14. On all models, remove transfer case attaching bolts, then move transfer case to the left and lower front of transfer case.
15. Remove transfer case from propeller shaft, noting the following:
a. Use caution not to damage transfer case oil seal lip.
b. Suspend propeller shaft so it is not sharply bent.
c. Cover transfer case opening using plug tool No. MB991193 or equivalent to prevent oil leakage and entry of foreign material.
16. On all models, remove transaxle stay, then slide transaxle to the right and lower to remove.
17. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Bolts should be tightened to specification.
b. Refill transaxle with suitable oil and tighten filler and drain plugs.