Removal

Part 1 Of 2:

Part 2 Of 2:

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle on a vehicle hoist.
3. Drain the ATF into a suitable container.
4. Remove in the order shown in the illustration, referring to the following notes:





No. 4 engine mount
1. Support the engine by using the Special Service Tool (SST) before removing the engine mounting member.
2. Remove the No.4 engine mount.

Tie rod end
CAUTION: The sharp edges of the SST can slice the tie rod end dust boot. Install the SST so that the sharp edges are between the dust boot and the tie rod.

1. Remove the cotter pin and nut from the tie rod end.





2. Disconnect the tie rod end from the knuckle by using the SST.





Lower arm
1. Remove the clinch bolt from the lower arm ball joint.

CAUTION: Wrap a rag around the ball joint dust seal to protect it from damage.

2. Wrap a rag around the ball joint dust boot.





3. Pry the lower arm out of the knuckle.





Drive shaft
1. Remove the clip.
2. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor harness mounting nuts.





3. Separate the drive shaft (right side) from the joint shaft by using a brass bar and a hammer.





CAUTION: The sharp edges of the drive shaft snap ring can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when removing the drive shaft from the transaxle.

NOTE: Do not pry on the seal surface.

4. Separate the left side drive shaft from the transaxle by prying with a bar inserted between the outer ring and the transaxle, as shown in the illustration.
5. Suspend the drive shaft with a rope.





Transaxle
1. Loosen the SST (engine support) and lean the engine toward the transaxle.





2. Support the transaxle on a jack.
3. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.
4. Remove the transaxle.