Transmission Removal and Installation

Removal

CAUTION: When removing the M/T assembly from engine, first remove the Crankshaft Position Sensor (OBD) from the M/T assembly. Be careful not to damage sensor edge.





1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2. Remove the shift lever from the transmission and the control lever from the transfer.
3. Remove the clutch operating cylinder from the transmission. Tighten the clutch operating cylinder to the specified torque.
4. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor, back-up lamp switch, heated oxygen sensor (rear), and the Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch harness connectors.
5. Remove the starter motor from the transmission.
41 - 52 Nm (4.2 - 5.3 kg-m, 30 - 38 ft. lbs.)
6. Remove the front and rear propeller shafts.
- Insert plug into rear oil seal after removing propeller shaft.
- Be careful not to damage spline, sleeve yoke and rear oil seal when removing propeller shaft.
7. Remove the exhaust tube mounting bracket from the transmission.
8. Remove the front exhaust tubes and center pipe.
9. Remove the torsion bars and mounts.
10. Remove the rear torsion bar crossmember.
11. Remove the gussets from the transmission or engine.
12. Support the manual transmission with a jack.
13. Remove the rear mounting member. Tighten the rear mounting member to the specified torque.
14. Lower the manual transmission as much as possible.

WARNING: Support the manual transmission together with the transfer, while removing it.





15. Remove the Crankshaft Position Sensor (OBD) from the upper side of the transmission case.
16. Remove the transmission bolts.

WARNING: Support the manual transmission together with the transfer, while removing it.

Installation





- Apply sealant as shown for all 4WD models.








- Tighten bolt securing transmission.
- Adjust the torsion bars for the correct vehicle height.