Removal and Replacement

Part 1:

Part 2:

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

(A) STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL
Remove the starter motor without disconnecting the starter motor harness, and secure it inside the engine compartment.

(B) TRANSAXLE MOUNT BOLT REMOVAL

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Set the special tool to the vehicle and support the engine assembly.

CAUTION: Be sure to insert a piece of wood between engine hanger assembly support and front deck. Make sure that the hood weatherstrip is not caught between the front deck and the piece of wood.

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Use a garage jack to raise the transaxle assembly until there is no load on the transaxle insulator, and then remove the transaxle mounting bolts.

(C) TIE ROD END REMOVAL




Use the special tool to disconnect the tie rod end from the knuckle.

CAUTION:
1. Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to a nearby part.
2. Loosen the nut but do not remove it.

(D) LOWER ARM BALL JOINT REMOVAL




Use the special tool to disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the knuckle.

CAUTION:
1. Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to a nearby part.
2. Loosen the nut but do not remove it.

(E) DRIVE SHAFT DISCONNECTION




1. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the drive shaft, and then pry the drive shaft from the transaxle.

NOTE: Do not remove the hub and knuckle, etc.

CAUTION:
1. Use a pry bar to remove the drive shaft from the transaxle assembly, or the T.J. assembly will be damaged.
2. Do not insert the pry bar so deep as to damage the oil seal.




2. Suspend the removed drive shaft with wire so that there are no sharp bends in any of the joints.
3. Turn the right hand drive shaft 90° toward the front of the vehicle so that it will not be a hindrance.

(F) CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER DISCONNECTION




Remove the clutch release cylinder and then secure at the body side without disconnecting the oil line coupling.

(G) TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL




Support the transaxle assembly by using a transaxle jack; then, after moving the transaxle assembly to the right, lower it.

CAUTION: Be sure not to tilt the transaxle assembly.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

(A) DRIVE SHAFT INSTALLATION




Temporarily install the drive shaft so that the inner shaft is perpendicular to the transaxle.

CAUTION: Do not damage the oil seal lip by the serrated part of the drive shaft.

(B) SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION




Tighten the nut on the stabilizer bar bolt to the specified distance.

Standard value (A): 8 - 10 mm (.31 - .39 in.)