Removal and Replacement
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TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened after installing the engine into the vehicle.
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<> ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING/TRANSAXLE MOUNT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
While supporting the engine and transaxle assembly with a garage jack, remove the transaxle mount assembly.
<> ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORT
1.
1. Set special tools MB991453 and MZ203827 to the vehicle to support the engine assembly.
2. Set special tool MB991453 to hold the engine/transaxle assembly.
2.
1. Set special tool MB991895 to the strut mounting nuts and the radiator support upper insulator mounting bolts, which are located in the engine compartment, as shown.
2. Set special tool MB991454 to hold the engine/transaxle assembly.
3.
1. Assemble the engine hanger (special tool MB991928). Set the following parts to the base hanger.
^ Slide bracket (Hi)
^ Foot (standard) (MB991932)
^ joint (90) (M B991930)
2. Set the engine hanger (special tool MB991928) to the strut mounting nuts and the radiator support upper insulator mounting bolts, which are located in the engine compartment, as shown.
NOTE: Adjust the engine hanger balance by sliding the slide bracket (Hi).
3. Set special tool MB991454 to hold the engine/transaxle assembly.
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CAUTION: If it is hard to turn the screwdriver (to pry off the release bearing), remove the screwdriver once and repeat the above procedure after pushing the release fork fully in direction A two to three times. Forcibly prying can cause the release bearing to be damaged.
1. Remove the cover from the service hole in the clutch housing.
2. While pushing the release fork by hand in direction A, insert a flap-tip screwdriver between the release bearing and the wedge collar.
CAUTION: Be sure to push the release fork in direction A before inserting a screwdriver.
3. Separate the release bearing from the wedge collar by prying with the screwdriver (turning the screwdriver grip 90°).
NOTE: The release fork is forced to move fully in direction B by the return spring as soon as it is separated from the wedge collar.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< TRANSAXLE MOUNT STOPPER INSTALLATION
Install the transaxle mount stopper so that the arrow points as shown in the illustration.