Removal and Replacement

<2.0L Engine (Turbo)>

<2.4L Engine>

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 Disconnection

1. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the drive shaft to remove the drive shaft.

NOTE: Do not remove the hub and knuckle from the drive shaft.

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. Suspend the removed drive 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 transaxle 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):
<2.0L Engine (Turbo)> Approximately 16.3 mm (0.642 inch)
<2.4L Engine> Approximately 12.0 mm (0.472 inch)

>B< CenterMember 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 Connection

Temporarily install the drive shaft so that the 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.