Removal and Replacement

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION













REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

[[A]] STRUT TOWER BAR REMOVAL

After removing the strut tower bar, temporarily install the strut assembly.

[[B]] SHIFT CABLE/SELECT CABLE ASSEMBLY AND CABLE BRACKET REMOVAL





Set the select cable clips to a status shown in the figure, then disconnect the cable.

[[C]] STARTER MOUNTING BOLT REMOVAL

Remove the starter with its connector connected. Keep the starter fixed to the engine side.

[[D]] CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING DISCONNECTION





1. Remove the service hole cover of the clutch housing part.
2.
CAUTION:

- Do not insert the flat-tipped screwdriver before moving the release fork toward direction A.
- Do not mistakenly insert a flat-tipped screwdriver between the wedge collar and the wave spring.

Move the release fork slightly toward direction A with hand, and while holding the release fork, insert a flat-tipped screwdriver between the release bearing and the wedge collar.
3.
CAUTION:
If the flat-tipped screwdriver cannot be turned easily (release bearing cannot be disengaged), remove the screw driver, and move the release fork toward direction A for two or three times. Then, repeat the procedure. If the screwdriver is turned forcibly, the release bearing may be damaged.

(Disconnect the release bearing from the wedge collar by twisting the flat-tipped screw driver slightly (twist the handle 90°).
NOTE:
When the release bearing is disconnected, the release fork moves to the direction B by the return spring.

[[E]] TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY UPPER PART MOUNTING BOLT REMOVAL

Only loosen the bolts from the engine and transaxle assembly (do not remove).

[[F]]TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATION

1. Place a garage jack against the transaxle case with a piece of wood in between to support the engine and transaxle assembly.

2. Operate the garage jack so that the engine and transaxle assembly weight is not applied to the transaxle mounting insulator, and remove the transaxle mounting bracket.

[[G]] ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORT





1. Remove the vacuum pipe assembly (refer to Water Hose and Water Pipe Removal and Installation), and install the engine hanger plate (Special tool: MB992201), then tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 11± 1Nm (8± 1 ft-lb)










2. [When engine hanger (special tool MB991928) is used]
(1) Assemble the engine hanger (special tool MB991928). (Set following parts to the base hanger.)

- Slide bracket (HI)
- Foot x 4 (standard) (MB991932)
- Joint x 2 (90) (MB991930)
(2) Set the feet of the special tool as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Adjust the engine hanger balance by sliding the slide bracket (HI).

(3) Set the chain to the engine hanger plate (Special tool: MB992201) to support the engine and transaxle assembly. Remove the garage jack, and then remove the transaxle assembly upper part coupling bolts that have been loosened previously.









3. [Engine mechanical hanger (special tool MB991895) is used]
(1) Set the feet of the engine mechanical hanger (special tool MB991895) as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Slide the front foot of the engine mechanical hanger (Special tool: MB991895) to balance the engine hanger.

(2) Set the chain to the engine hanger plate (Special tool: MB992201) to support the engine and transaxle assembly. Remove the garage jack, and then remove the transaxle assembly upper part coupling bolts that have been loosened previously.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION





When installing the transaxle assembly, apply the specified grease to the spline sections of clutch disk and input shaft, and then rub in the grease using a brush.
Grease
Brand name: Mitsubishi genuine grease part No. 0101011 or equivalent


]]B[[ TRANSAXLE MOUNTING INSULATOR STOPPER INSTALLATION





Install the transaxle mounting insulator stopper as shown in the figure.

]]C[[ SHIFT CABLE /SELECT CABLE ASSEMBLY/CABLE BRACKET INSTALLATION





After assembling the clip to the cable as shown in the figure, connect the cables to the levers.