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
19. Driveshaft
20. Joint shaft
21. Engine mount No.4
22. 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.




Tie-rod end
1. Remove the cotter pin.

CAUTION: Do not damage the dust boot.

2. Loosen the nut and disconnect the tie-rod end with the SST.




Driveshaft

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

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




Transaxle
1. Lean the engine toward the transaxle.
2. Support the transaxle with a jack.
3. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.
4. Remove the transaxle.