Disassembly

DISASSEMBLE
1. Shift transaxle into Neutral position by inserting drift pin into input shaft hole and positioning shaft in center detent position.
2. Place transaxle on bench with clutch housing face down to aid in draining fluid.
3. Remove transaxle plugs and drain remaining fluid.

Exploded View Of Transaxle, Part 1 Of 3:

Exploded View Of Transaxle, Part 2 Of 3 (Description):

Exploded View Of Transaxle, Part 3 0f 3 (Description):

4. If case half is being replaced, remove back-up lamp switch assembly.
5. Remove reverse idler shaft retaining bolt, then loosen detent plunger retaining screw in transaxle case.

Cross Sectional View Of Four Speed Manual Transaxle:

6. On models equipped with four speed transaxle, remove detent cartridge spring and detent plunger, if necessary.
7. On all models, remove shift fork interlock sleeve retaining pin, drain plug, and clutch housing to transaxle case bolts.
8. Separate case halves by tapping with plastic mallet. Do not pry case halves apart.
9. Remove detent plunger retaining screw, then the detent spring and detent plunger using magnet.
10. Remove case magnet.
11. Remove C-clip retaining ring from fifth gear shift relay lever using small screwdriver, then the fifth gear relay lever.

Reverse Idler Shaft And Gear Removal:

12. Remove reverse idler shaft and idler gear from case.
13. Remove spring pin from shift lever shaft, then pry on shaft with screwdriver to expose hole in shaft. Do not damage main shaft gear teeth or pedestal when prying with screwdriver.
14. Remove shift lever shaft, then the shift lever and inhibitor ball through shift lever shaft hole.

Cross Sectional View Of Five Speed Manual Transaxle:

Shaft Assembly Removal And Installation:

15. On models equipped with five speed transaxle, remove fifth/reverse kickdown spring and 3-4 bias spring, then the main shaft assembly, input cluster shaft assembly. and main shift control shaft assembly as one unit.

Shift Lever Replacement W/Four Speed Transaxle:

16. On models equipped with four speed transaxle, rotate shaft 90° to disengage reverse inhibitor plunger from detent notch in shift lever shaft, then slide shaft toward differential and remove shift lever assembly.
17. On models equipped with five speed transaxle, remove fifth gear shaft assembly and fifth gear fork assembly from case.
18. On all models, remove differential and final drive gear assembly from clutch housing case.
19. Remove reverse shift lever support bracket assembly bolts.