Transaxle Unit (Removal)

SST:

Preparation

Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Jack up the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
3. Drain the ATF into a suitable container.
4. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.

CAUTION: Remove the oil pan before turning the transaxle over. This will ensure that any foreign material remains in the pan.







B6 SOHC

Part 1:

Part 2:

K8 DOHC

Removal note




Tie rod end

CAUTION:
- Do not damage the dust seal.
- Temporarily install the locknut to prevent thread damage.
- Do not reuse the cotter pin.

Remove the tie rod from the knuckle by using the SST.




Engine mounting member
Suspend the engine by using the SST before removing the engine mounting member.




Drive shaft

CAUTION: Do not damage the ball joint dust boot.

1. Remove the clinch bolts from the lower arm ball joints.
2. Pull the lower arms downward to separate them from the knuckles.

CAUTION: Do not damage the oil seal.




3. Separate the left drive shaft from the transaxle by prying with a bar inserted between the shaft and the transaxle case.

CAUTION: If the SST is not installed, the differential side gears may become misaligned.




4. Slide the SST into the differential side gear.




Nut (torque converter)

NOTE: Loosen the nuts evenly and gradually.

B6 SOHC
1. Hold the drive plate by using a screwdriver inserted through the service hole (converter housing side).
2. Remove the nuts through the service hole (oil pan side).




K8 DOHC
1. Hold the drive plate by using a screwdriver.
2. Remove the nuts.




Transaxle
1. Lean the engine toward the transaxle by loosening the SST (engine support hook bolt).

WARNING: Do not allow the transaxle to fall from the jack.

2. Support the transaxle with a jack.
3. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.
4. Remove the transaxle.