Transmission Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation from Vehicle
REMOVAL

NOTE: To prevent oil spills, drain transmission oil before removing transmission or insert plug into rear oil seal after removing propeller shaft.

1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove the shift lever assembly.
3. Remove the LH fender protector. Refer to "FENDER PROTECTOR".





4. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the M/T assembly.

CAUTION: Do not damage the sensor edge.

5. Remove the undercovers using power tool.
6. Remove the front crossmember using power tool.
7. Remove the starter motor.
8. Remove the front and rear propeller shafts. Refer to "Removal and Installation" and "Removal and Installation.
9. Remove the left and right front exhaust tubes.
10. Remove the clutch operating cylinder from the transmission.
11. Support the transmission using a suitable jack.
12. Remove the nuts securing the insulator to the crossmember.
13. Remove the crossmember using power tool.

WARNING: Support the transmission using suitable jack.

14. Tilt the transmission slightly to gain clearance between the body and the transmission, then disconnect the air breather hoses.
15. Disconnect the following:
^ Back-up lamp switch connector
^ Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch connector
^ ATP switch connector
^ Neutral 4LO switch connector
^ Wait detection switch connector
^ Transfer control device connector
16. Remove the wiring harness from the retainers.
17. Remove the transmission to engine bolts using power tool.
18. Separate the transmission from the engine and remove it from the vehicle.

WARNING: Support manual transmission while removing it.

INSTALLATION








Installation is the reverse order of removal.
When installing the transmission to the engine, tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

CAUTION:
^ When installing be careful to avoid interference between transmission main drive gear and clutch cover.
^ After installation, check for oil leakage and oil level. Refer to "Checking".
^ If flywheel is removed, align dowel pin with the smallest hole of flywheel. Refer to G-ASSEMBLY".
^ When replacing an engine or transmission you must make sure the dowels are installed correctly during re-assembly.
^ Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration oil leaks or breakage of drivetrain components.