Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal Service Points
Starter Motor Removal
Remove the starter motor with the starter motor harness still connected, and secure it inside the engine compartment.
Transaxle Mount Bracket Removal
Jack up the transaxle assembly gently with a garage jack, and then remove the transaxle mounting.
Set the special tool to the vehicle to support the engine assembly.
CAUTION:
1. Before using the special tool, loosen the tie-rod end mounting nut. Only loosen the nut; do not remove it from the ball joint.
2. Support the special tool with a cord, etc. to prevent it from coming off.
1. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the drive shaft as shown to remove the drive shaft.
NOTE: Do not remove the hub and knuckle from the drive shaft.
CAUTION: Always use a pry bar, or the ball joint will be damaged.
2. Suspend the removed drive shaft 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 to prevent foreign material from entering it.
1. Support the transaxle assembly by using a transaxle jack.
2. Remove the drive plate bolts while turning the crank shaft.
3. Press in the torque converter to the transaxle side so that the torque converter does not remain on the engine side.
4. Remove the transaxle assembly lower bolts and lower the transaxle assembly.
Installation Service Points
>A< Transaxle Assembly Installation
After securely inserting the torque converter into the transaxle side so that the shown dimension is approximately 12.2 mm (0.48 inch), install the transaxle assembly to the engine.
>B< Stabilizer Bar Installation <1.8L engine>
Tighten the self-locking nut so that the stabilizer mounting bat protrudes 22 mm (0.87 inch).
Standard value (A): 22 mm (0.87 inch)
>C< Transaxle Mount Stopper Installation
Install the transaxle mount stopper so that the arrow mark points as shown in the illustration.