Removal and Replacement
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Mounting locations marked by * should be provisionally tightened, and then fully tightened when the body is supporting the full weight of the engine.
CAUTION: Mounting locations marked by * should be provisionally tightened, and then fully tightened when the body is supporting the full weight of the engine.
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<>TIE ROD END/LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DISCONNECTION
CAUTION: Before using the special tool, loosen the tie-rod end mounting nut. Only loosen the nut; do not remove it from the ball joint.
CAUTION: Support the special tool with a cord, etc. to prevent it from coming off.
<> DRIVE SHAFT
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. Lightly strike the center bearing with a plastic hammer or similar object and pull out the inner shaft (RH) from the transmission.
3. Suspend the removed drive shaft with a wire so that there are no sharp bends in any of the joints.
4. Use a shop towel to cover the transaxle case to prevent foreign material from entering it.
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.
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 9.4 mm (.37 inch), install the transaxle assembly to the engine.
>>B<< TRANSAXLE MOUNT STOPPER INSTALLATION
Install the transaxle mount stopper so that the arrow mark points as shown in the illustration.