Transmission Brace Replacement

Transmission Brace Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
3. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement Service and Repair.




4. Remove the transaxle brace bolts.
5. Remove the transaxle brace.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the transaxle brace to transaxle and engine.
2. Hand start the bolts to the engine.
3. Hand start the bolts to the transaxle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Install the brace bolts to the engine and tighten to 43 Nm (32 lb ft).
5. Install the brace bolts to the transaxle and tighten to 43 Nm (32 lb ft).
6. Install the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement Service and Repair.
7. Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
8. Lower the vehicle.