Removal of Transaxle

1. REMOVE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
2. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER AND TUBE CLAMP




3. REMOVE CLUTCH TUBE BRACKET
a. Remove the retainer from the bracket.
b. Remove the bolt and bracket.




4. DISCONNECT CONTROL CABLES
a. Remove the clips and washers.
b. Remove the retainer from the cables.




5. REMOVE STARTER
a. Disconnect the cable and connector.
b. Remove the starter with the two bolts.
6. DISCONNECT BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR AND GROUND STRAP




7. REMOVE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BOLTS OF TRANSAXLE UPPER
8. RAISE VEHICLE

NOTE: Be sure the vehicle is securely supported.

9. REMOVE UNDER COVERS
10. DRAIN OUT FLUID
11. DISCONNECT SPEEDOMETER CABLE




12. REMOVE SUSPENSION LOWER CROSSMEMBER




13. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING CENTER MEMBER
a. Remove the front and rear engine mounting bolts.
b. Remove the engine mounting center member.




14. DISCONNECT BOTH DRIVE SHAFTS
Loosen the six nuts while depressing the brake pedal.




15. REMOVE CENTER DRIVE SHAFT
a. Using pliers, remove the snap ring from the bearing bracket.
b. Remove the bolt on the bearing bracket.
c. Pull out the center drive shaft.




16. DISCONNECT LEFT STEERING KNUCKLE FROM LOWER ARM
a. Disconnect the steering knuckle from the lower arm.
b. Pull the steering knuckle toward the outside and remove the drive shaft.
17. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR




18. DISCONNECT LEFT ENGINE MOUNTING
a. Raise the transaxle and engine slightly with a jack and wooden block in between.
b. Disconnect the left engine mounting.




19. REMOVE TRANSAXLE
a. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts from the engine.
b. Lower the engine left side and remove the transaxle from the engine.