Transaxle (Transmission) Assembly
TRANSAXLE (TRANSMISSION) ASSEMBLYREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <2.4L ENGINE)
CAUTION: *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the vehicle fully on the around and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.
<3.0L ENGINE>
CAUTION: *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened after placing the vehicle fully on the ground and loading the full weight of the engine on the vehicle body.
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.
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Set the special tools MB991453 and MZ203827 to the vehicle to support the engine assembly.
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Jack up the transaxle assembly gently with a garage jack, and then remove the transaxle mount bracket.
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CAUTION: Use special tool MB991113 to loosen the tie rod end mounting nut. Only loosen the nut; do not remove it from the ball joint.
CAUTION: Support special tool MB991113 with a cord, etc., to prevent it from coming off.
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1. Remove the service hole plug at the clutch housing
2. Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver into space between the release bearing and the wedge collar while pushing the release fork to the "A" direction by hand slightly.
CAUTION: Do not insert the screwdriver before pushing the release fork to the "A" direction.
3. Disengage the wedge collar from the release bearing by using the flat-tipped screwdriver to pry gently (twisting the screwdriver handle 90 degree).
NOTE: If the release bearing is disengaged, the release fork will move fully to the
CAUTION: If the screwdriver cannot be twisted easily (the release bearing cannot be disengaged), remove the screwdriver, and push the release fork to the "A" direction, two or three times to try again. If the clutch release bearing is pried forcibly, it will be damaged.
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CAUTION:
- Do not pull on the driveshaft; doing so will damage the TJ; be sure to use a pry bar.
- Do not insert a pry bar so deep as to damage the oil seal.
- Do not damage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of the driveshaft.
<2.4L ENGINE, 3.0L ENGINE - LH>
1. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the driveshaft as shown to remove the driveshaft.
CAUTION: Do not damage the transaxle oil seal with the spline of the inner shaft.
<3.0L ENGINE - RH>
2. If the inner shaft and transaxle are tightly joined tap the center bearing bracket lightly with a plastic hammer, etc. to remove the driveshaft and inner shaft from the transaxle.
3. Cover the transaxle case with a shop towel to prevent foreign material from entering it.
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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
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CAUTION: On the pull-type clutch, do not roll the transaxle assembly when installing it to the engine. If the transaxle assembly is rolled, the wedge collar and the wire ring will be deformed, causing a clutch malfunction due to improper engagement of the wedge collar and the wire ring.
>>B<< CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING CONNECTION
1. Move the release fork to the "A" direction, and engage the release bearing with the wedge collar.
2. When the release fork is moved to the "B" direction, the release fork should drag.
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Install the transaxle mount stopper so that the arrow points as shown in the illustration.