FWD

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) THE 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 DISCONNECTION




1. Insert a pry bar between the transaxle case and the drive shaft to remove the drive shaft.

NOTE: Do not remove the hub and knuckle from the drive shaft.

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

(E) 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 CONNECTION
Temporarily install the drive shaft so that the 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.