Removal and Replacement

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal Service Points
Transaxle Mounting Bracket Mounting Nuts Removal
Jack up the transaxle assembly gently with a garage jack, and then remove the transaxle mounting bracket mounting nuts.

CAUTION: Be sure not to tilt the transaxle assembly.

Supporting Engine Assembly

Set the special tool to the vehicle to support the engine assembly.

Tie Rod End Ball Joint And Knuckle/Lateral Lower Arm Ball Joint And Knuckle/Compression Lower Arm Ball Joint And Knuckle Disconnection

CAUTION:
1. Using the special tool, loosen the tie rod end mounting nut. Only loosen the nut; do not remove it from the ball joint.
2. Support the special tool with a cord, etc. to prevent it from coming off.

Drive Shaft Nut Removal

CAUTION: Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing while loosening the drive shaft nut. If, however, the vehicle weight must be applied to the bearing (because of moving the vehicle), temporarily secure the wheel bearing by using the special tool, MB990998, etc.

Drive Shaft Removal

1. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the drive shaft, and then pry the drive shaft from the transaxle.

CAUTION:
1. Use a pry bar to remove the drive shaft from the B.J. assembly, or the T.J. assembly may be damaged.
2. Do not insert the pry bar too far, or the oil seal may be damaged.

2. Use the special tool as a cover not to let foreign objects get into the transaxle case.

Drive Shaft With Inner Shaft Disconnection

1. Lightly tap the center bearing bracket with a plastic hammer or similar tool to remove the inner shaft from the inner shaft from the transaxle.

2. Suspend the removed drive shaft with inner shaft with wire so that there are no sharp bends in any of the joints.
3. Use the special tool as a cover not to let foreign objects get into the transaxle case.

Drive Plate Connecting Bolts/Transaxle Assembly Mounting Bolts/Transaxle Assembly Removal

1. Use a transmission jack to support the transaxle assembly.

CAUTION: Support the 1ransaxle case side, not the oil pan.

2. Remove the connection bolts while turning the crankshaft.
3. Press the torque converter into the transaxle for easier removal.
4. Remove the transaxle assembly mounting bolt and lower the transaxle assembly.

Installation Service Points
>A< Transaxle Assembly Installation

After securely inserting the torque converter into the transaxle so that the value shown in the illustration becomes the reference value, install the transaxle assembly to the engine.

Reference value (A): Approximately 16.3 mm (0.642 inch)

>B< Center Member Assembly Installation

If the dimension shown in the illustration is outside the standard value when the weight of the engine is on the body, replace the front roll stopper bracket assembly.

Standard value (A): 43 ± 3 mm (1.69 ± 0.12 inch)

>C< Drive Shaft With Inner Shaft Connection/Drive Shaft Installation

Temporarily install the drive shaft so that the inner shaft or T.J. case of the drive shaft is perpendicular to the transaxle.

CAUTION: Do not damage the oil seal by the serrated part of the drive shaft.

>D< Drive Shaft Nut Installation

1. Install the drive shaft washer in the specified direction.

2. Use the special tool to tighten the drive shaft nut.

CAUTION: Before securely tightening the drive shaft nuts, make sure there is no load on the wheel bearings.

3. If the position of the cotter pin holes does not match, tighten the nut up to 255 Nm (188 ft. lbs.) maximum.
4. Install the cotter pin in the first matching holes and bend it securely.