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.
Clutch Release Cylinder Removal
Remove the clutch release cylinder without disconnecting the oil line connection, and fix it to the vehicle chassis.
Jack up the transaxle assembly gently with a garage jack, and then remove the transaxle mount bracket.
Set the special tool to the vehicle to support the engine assembly.
CAUTION:
1. Use the special tool to 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. So it will not come 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 TJ 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 so foreign material will not get into it.
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 Points
>A< Stabilizer Bar Installation <1.8L engine>
Tighten the self-locking nut so that the stabilizer bar mounting bolt protrudes as shown.
Standard value (A): 22 mm (0.87 inch)
>B< Transaxle Mount Stopper Installation
Install the transaxle mount stopper so that the arrow points as shown in the illustration.