Removal

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
3. Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container.
4. Remove in the order shown in the image, referring to Removal Note.




1. Wheel and tire
2. Splash shield
3. Air hose and resonance chamber
4. Battery
5. Battery carrier
6. Speedometer cable
7. Back-up light switch connector
8. Neutral switch connector
9. Ground
10. Starter
11. Extension bar
12. Control rod
13. Engine mount member
14. Exhaust pipe
15. Engine mount No.2
16. Clutch release cylinder
17. Tie-rod end
18. Stabilizer (BP SOHC)
19. Driveshaft
20. Engine mount No.4
21. Transaxle




Removal Note
Engine mount member
1. Suspend the engine with the SST and remove the engine mount member.




Clutch release cylinder

CAUTION: Do not damage the clutch pipe.

1. Remove the bolts shown.
2. Lay aside the clutch release cylinder and the clutch pipe when removing the transaxle.




Tie-rod end

CAUTION: Do not damage the dust boot.

1. Remove the coffer pin and loosen the nut.
2. Disconnect the tie-rod end with the SST.




Driveshaft
1. Remove the clinch bolt.

CAUTION: Wrap a rag around the ball joint dust boot to protect it from damage.




2. Disconnect the lower arm from the knuckle with a pry bar.

CAUTION: Do not subject the tripod joint to shock when removing the driveshaft.




3. Separate the driveshaft from the transaxle by prying with a bar inserted between the outer ring and the transaxle.
4. Suspend the driveshaft with a rope.




Transaxle
1. Loosen the SST (engine support) and lean the engine toward the transaxle.
2. Support the transaxle with a jack.




3. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.
4. Remove the transaxle.