5M/T

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <5M/T>

CAUTION
*: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the vehicle horizontally and loading the full weight of the engine engine on the vehicle body.

Pre-installation & Post-installation Operation:

Removal Steps 1-12:

Required Special Tools:

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<> CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER DISCONNECTION
Remove the clutch release cylinder without disconnecting the oil line connection, and fix it to the vehicle chassis.

<> TRANSAXLE MOUNT BRACKET REMOVAL
Jack up the transaxle assembly gently with a garage jack, and then remove the transaxle mount bracket.

<> ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORT
1.

1. Set special tool MB991895 to the front fender mounting bolts (A and B) and the radiator support upper insulator mounting bolts (C and D), which are located in the engine compartment, as shown.

2. Set special tool MB991527 and MB991454 (chain) to hold the engine/transaxle assembly.
2.

1. Assemble the engine hanger (special tool MB991928). Set following parts to the base hanger.
^ Slide bracket (HI)
^ Foot (standard) (MB991932)
^ Joint (140) (MB991931)

2. Set the engine hanger (special tool MB991928). to the front fender mounting bolts (A and B) and the radiator support upper insulator mounting bolts (C and D), which are located in the engine compartment, as shown.

NOTE: Adjust the engine hanger balance by sliding the slide bracket (HI).

3. Set special tools MB991527 and MB991454 (chain) to hold the engine/transaxle assembly.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< TRANSAXLE MOUNT STOPPER INSTALLATION

Install the transaxle mount stopper so that the arrow mark points as shown in the illustration.