Removal and Replacement

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Remove the starter motor with the starter motor harness still connected and secure it inside the engine compartment.

CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER REMOVAL
Remove the clutch release cylinder without disconnecting the oil line connection, and fix it to the vehicle chassis.

TRANSAXLE MOUNT BRACKET REMOVAL
Jack up the transaxle assembly gently with a garage jack, and then remove the transaxle mount bracket.

ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING

Set the special tools MB991453 and MZ203827 to the vehicle to support the engine assembly.

TIE ROD END/LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DISCONNECTION

CAUTION:
- Use the special tool MB991113 to loosen the tie-rod end mounting nut. Only loosen the nut; do not remove it from the ball joint.
- Support the special tool MB991113 with a cord, etc. so it will not come off.

DRIVESHAFT /DRIVESHAFT DISCONNECTION

CAUTION: Always use a pry bar, or the TJ will be damaged.

1. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the driveshaft as shown to remove the driveshaft.

NOTE: Do not remove the hub and knuckle from the driveshaft.

2. Suspend the removed driveshaft with a wire so that there are no sharp bends in any of the joints.
3. Use a shop towel to cover the transaxle case so foreign material will not get into it.

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do not remove the

flywheel mounting bolt shown by the arrow. If this bolt is removed, the flywheel will become out of balance and damaged.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>A< TRANSAXLE MOUNT STOPPER INSTALLATION

Install the transaxle mount stopper so that the arrow points as shown in the illustration.