Removal And Installation

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
If transaxle assembly is removed from the vehicle, always replace CSC (Concentric Slave Cylinder).
Return CSC insert to original position to remove transaxle assembly. Dust on clutch disc sliding parts may damage seal of CSC and may cause clutch fluid leakage. Refer to Removal and Installation.

REMOVAL
1. Drain gear oil. Refer to Draining (RS5F91R), (RS6F94R).
2. Drain clutch fluid and remove clutch tube from CSC. Refer to Removal and Installation.

CAUTION:
Do not depress clutch pedal during removal procedure.
3. Remove the engine and transaxle as an assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Removal and Installation (HR16DE), Removal and Installation (MR18DE).
4. Remove the transaxle to engine and engine to transaxle bolts.
5. Separate the transaxle assembly from the engine.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Make sure the transaxle assembly does not interfere with the wire harnesses and clutch tube.
- When installing transaxle assembly, do not bring input shaft into contact with clutch cover.
- If transaxle is removed from the vehicle, always replace CSC. Refer to Removal and Installation.





- When installing the transaxle assembly to the engine, install the bolts according to the following:
(A): Transaxle to engine
(B): Engine to transaxle






- After installation perform the following:
- Bleed the air from the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to Service and Repair.
- Check for oil leakage and oil level. Refer to Inspection.
- Check the control linkage. Refer to Testing and Inspection.