Removal and Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Drain transaxle fluid.
2. Follow removal steps outlined in illustration.

NOTE: Removal service points as follows:

A. Transaxle mounting removal. (16)
Jack up the transaxle assembly gently with a garage jack, and then remove the transaxle mounting.

CAUTION: When jacking up the transaxle assembly, support it over a wide area so force is not applied to only one part of it.





B. Supporting engine assembly. (-)
Set the special tool to the vehicle to support the engine assembly.





C. Tie rod end removal. (17)

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





D. Lateral lower arm removal. (21)
Use the special tool to remove the lateral lower arm from the knuckle.

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





E. Compression lower arm removal. (22)

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

F. Drive shaft removal. (23)





1. Insert a lever between the transaxle case and the drive shaft to remove the drive shaft.

NOTE: The drive shaft should be removed with the hub and knuckle still attached.

CAUTION:
- When the drive shaft is removed from the Birfield Joint (B.J.) assembly, there is a danger that the Tripod Joint (T.J.) assembly may be damaged, so always be sure to use a lever.
- Do not insert the lever too far, as it may cause damage to 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 in the way.





4. Use the special tool provided as a cover to prevent the entry of foreign objects into the transaxle case.
G. Drive plate connecting bolts/transaxle assembly lower part coupling bolt/transaxle assembly removal. (27, 28 & 29)





1. Support the transaxle assembly by using a transmission jack.

CAUTION: The transmission jack should be used to support the transaxle case side, not the oil pan.





2. Remove the connection bolts while turning the crankshaft.
3. Press the torque converter into the transaxle for easier removal.
4. Remove the transaxle assembly lower connection bolt and lower the transaxle assembly.

INSTALLATION
Installation in reverse order as removal.

NOTE: Installation service points as follows:





A. Transaxle assembly installation. (29)
After securely inserting the torque converter into the transaxle so that the value shown in the illustration becomes the reference value, install the transaxle assembly to the engine.
Reference value (A): Approximately 10.5 mm (.413 inch)





B. Drive shaft installation. (23)
Temporarily install the drive shaft so that the T.J. case of the drive shaft is straight, and not bent relative to the transaxle.

CAUTION: Care must be taken to ensure that the oil seal lip part of the transaxle is not damaged by the serrated part of the drive shaft.

NOTE: Operational steps after installation as follows:
- Fill transaxle fluid.
- Check selector lever operation.
- Check speedometer operation.