AWD

Part 1:

Part 2:

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

(A) TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BRACKET MOUNTING NUTS REMOVAL
Jack up the transaxle assembly gently with a garage jack, and then remove the transaxle mounting bracket nuts.

CAUTION: Be sure not to tilt the transaxle assembly.




(B) SUPPORTING ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Set the special tool to the vehicle to support the engine assembly.




(C) TIE ROD END BALL JOINT AND KNUCKLE/LATERAL LOWER ARM BALL JOINT AND KNUCKLE/COMPRESSION LOWER ARM BALL JOINT AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION

CAUTION:
1. Using the special tool, loosen the tie rod end mounting nut. Only loosen the nut; do not remove it from the ball joint.
2. Support the special tool with a cold, etc. to prevent it from coming off.







(D) DRIVE SHAFT NUT REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing while loosening the drive shaft nut. If, however, the vehicle weight must be applied to the bearing (because of moving the vehicle), temporarily use the special tool MB990998, etc. to secure the wheel bearing.

(E) DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL




1. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the drive shaft, and then pry the drive shaft from the transaxle.

CAUTION:
1. Use a pry bar to remove the drive shaft from the B.J. assembly, or the T.J. assembly may be damaged.
2. Do not insert the bar too far, or the oil seal may be damaged.




2. Use the special tool to cover the transaxle case not to let foreign materials get into the transaxle case.

(F) DRIVE SHAFT WITH INNER SHAFT DISCONNECTION




1. Lightly tap the center bearing bracket with a plastic hammer or similar tool to remove the inner shaft from the transaxle.




2. Suspend the removed drive shaft with inner shaft with wire so that there are no sharp bends in any of the joints.
3. Use the special tool to cover the transaxle case not to let foreign materials get into the transaxle case.

(G) CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER DISCONNECTION
Remove the clutch release cylinder without disconnecting the oil line, and suspend it to a nearby parts with a wire, etc.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT




(A) TRANSAXLE MOUNTING INSTALLATION
Align the notches on the stopper with the transaxle mount bracket with the arrow mark facing toward the shown direction. Then install the stopper.




(B) CENTER MEMBER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
If the dimension shown in the illustration is outside the standard value when the weight of the engine is on the body, replace the front roll stopper bracket assembly.

Standard value (A): 43 ± 3 mm (1.69 ± .12 in.)




(C) DRIVE SHAFT WITH INNER SHAFT CONNECTION/DRIVE SHAFT INSTALLATION
Temporarily install the drive shaft so that the inner shaft or T.J. case of the drive shaft is perpendicular to the transaxle.

CAUTION: Do not damage the oil seal lip by the serrated part of the drive shaft.

(D) DRIVE SHAFT NUT INSTALLATION




1. Install the drive shaft washer in the specified direction.




2. Use the special tool to tighten the drive shaft nut.

CAUTION: Before securely tightening the drive shaft nuts, make sure there is no load on the wheel bearings.

3. If the position of the cotter pin holes does not match, tighten the nut up to 255 N-m (188 ft-lbs.) in maximum.
4. Install the cotter pin in the first matching holes and bend it securely.