Removal and Installation

TRANSAXLE REMOVAL




1. REMOVE BATTERY AND AIR CLEANER CASE ASSEMBLY WITH AIR HOSE
2. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER AND LINE
a. Remove the 2 set bolts of the clutch line bracket.

Torque: 4.9 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 43 in.lbf)

b. Remove the 2 bolts and release cylinder and line.

Torque: 12 N.m (120 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)

3. DISCONNECT BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR




4. DISCONNECT CONTROL CABLE
a. Remove the 2 clips and washers.
b. Remove the 2 clips from the cables.
5. REMOVE SET BOLT OF STARTER
Remove the 2 set bolts of the starter from the transaxle upper side.

Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)

6. REMOVE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BOLT
Remove the 3 bolts of transaxle upper side.

Torque: 64 N.m (650 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf)




7. REMOVE 2 BOLTS AND GROUND CABLES




8. INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE
9. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
10. RAISE VEHICLE

NOTE: Be sure the vehicle is securely supported.

11. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
12. DRAIN TRANSAXLE OIL

Oil grade: API GL-4 or GL-5
Viscosity: SAE 75W-90
Capacity: 1.9 liters (2.0 US qts, 1.7 Imp. qts)

13. REMOVE LEFT AND RIGHT DRIVE SHAFTS. Service and Repair
14. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
a. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector.
b. Remove the 2 bolts, springs and gasket from the exhaust manifold.

Torque: 62 N.m (630 kgf.cm. 46 ft.lbf)

c. Remove the bolt, clamp and gasket.

Torque: 19 N.m (190 kgf-cm, 14 ft.lbf)

d. Disconnect the pipe from the 2 rings and remove it.




15. REMOVE ENGINE REAR MOUNTING INSULATOR
a. Remove the 4 set bolts of the stabilizer bar bracket.

Torque: 19 N.m (195 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)

b. Disconnect the stabilizer bar from the body.




c. Remove the 8 bolts, left and right steering member braces and insulator.

Torque:
Bolt A: 90 N.m (920 kgf.cm, 67 ft.lbf)
Bolt B: 78 N.m (800 kgf.cm, 58 ft.lbf)
Bolt C: 64 N.m (650 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf)

16. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD STAY
Remove the bolt, nut and stay.

Torque: 20 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)

17. REMOVE STARTER
Disconnect the connector and wire and remove the starter.
18. DISCONNECT SPEEDOMETER CABLE
19. JACK UP TRANSAXLE SLIGHTLY
Using a transmission jack, support the transaxle.




20. DISCONNECT ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET FROM ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING INSULATOR
Remove the 2 bolts.

Torque: 48 N.m (490 kgf.cm. 35 ft.lbf)




21. REMOVE TRANSAXLE LOWER SIDE MOUNTING BOLT
Remove the 4 bolts.

Torque:
Bolt A: 46 N.m (470 kgf.cm, 34 ft.lbf)
Bolt B: 24 N.m (240 kgf.cm, 17 ft.lbf)
Bolt C: 7.4 N.m (75 kgf.cm, 65 in.lbf)




22. REMOVE TRANSAXLE
Lower the engine left side and remove the transaxle from the engine.

INSTALLATION HINT:
- Align the input shaft with the clutch disc and install the transaxle to the engine.
- Install and torque the 7 bolts.

Torque:
Upper side mounting bolts: (See step 6) Lower side mounting bolts: (See step 2)

TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

HINT: After installation, check and inspect items as follows.

- Front wheel alignment.
- Road test the vehicle.