Manual Transmission/Transaxle: Service and Repair
MANUAL TRANSAXLE (MTX) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G15M-R]1. Remove the battery, battery cover, and battery tray.
2. Remove the fresh-air duct and air cleaner component.
3. Remove the wheels and tires and splash shields.
4. Remove the EGR pipe, front pipe and TWC.
5. Drain the transaxle oil into a container.
6. Remove the starter.
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7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Add the specified amount of the specified transaxle oil.
10. Warm up the engine and transaxle, inspect for oil leakage, and inspect the transaxle operation.
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION NOTES
Lower Arm Ball Joint Removal Note
Caution:
- Wrap a rag around the ball joint dust seal to protect it from getting damages.
1. Pry the lower arm out of the knuckle.
No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Removal Note
1. Support the engine using the SST before removing the No. 4 engine mount bracket.
2. Remove the No. 4 engine mount bracket.
Manual Transaxle (MTX) Removal Note
1. Loosen the SST (49 E017 5A0) and lean the engine toward the transaxle.
2. Support the transaxle on a jack.
3. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.
4. Remove the transaxle.
Manual Transaxle (MTX) Installation Note
1. Set the transaxle on a jack and lift into place.
2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
Engine Mount Member Installation Note
1. Verify that the engine mount rubbers are installed as shown.
2. Put the No. 2 engine mount stud bolts in the installation holes when installing the engine mount member.
3. Tighten bolt A and nut B.
Tightening torque
Bolt A: 67 - 89 Nm (6.8 - 9.1 kgf.m, 50 - 65 ft. lbs.)
Nut B: 67 - 93 Nm (6.8 - 9.5 kgf.m, 50 - 68 ft. lbs.)
4. Tighten nuts C.
Tightening torque
Nut C: 67 - 93 Nm (6.8 - 9.5 kgf.m, 50 - 68 ft. lbs.)
5. By aligning the holes with the stud bolts, install the No. 4 engine mount bracket to the transaxle.
6. Align the hole of the No. 4 engine mount bracket with the No. 4 engine mount rubber on vehicle, and temporarily tighten bolt D.
7. Tighten nuts E, then bolt D.
Tightening torque
Bolt D and nut E: 67 - 93 Nm (6.8 - 9.5 kgf.m, 50 - 68 ft. lbs.)
8. Remove the SST (49 E017 5A0).