Manual Transaxle

WARNING:
- DO NOT REMOVE ENGINE UNTIL EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS COMPLETELY COOLED, OTHERWISE, YOU MAY BURN YOURSELF AND/OR A FIRE MAY BREAK OUT IN FUEL LINE.
- BEFORE DISCONNECTING FUEL HOSE, RELEASE FUEL PRESSURE.
- BE SURE TO HOIST ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE IN A SAFE MANNER.

CAUTION:
- Position vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
- Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.

NOTE: For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in parts catalog.

REPLACEMENT
1. Drain coolant from radiator and cylinder block.
2. Drain engine oil.
3. Remove battery.
4. Remove coolant reservoir tank and bracket.
5. Remove drive belts.
6. Remove generator and air conditioner compressor from engine.
7. Remove power steering oil pump from engine and position aside.

NOTE: The power steering oil pump does not need to be disconnected from power steering tubes.





8. Remove the following parts:
- RH and LH front tires
- Under covers
- Splash covers
- RH and LH brake caliper assemblies

NOTE: Brake hose does not need to be disconnected from brake caliper assembly. Never depress brake pedal.

- RH & LH drive shaft.

NOTE: When removing drive shaft, be careful not to damage transaxle side grease seal.





- Disconnect control rod and support rod from transaxle.
- Center member
- Front exhaust tube
- Stabilizer bar
- Cooling fan
- Radiator
- Cylinder head front mounting bracket
- Remove air duct and disconnect wires, harness, pipes, hoses and so on.
9. Lift up engine slightly and disconnect or remove all engine mountings.

NOTE: When lifting engine, be sure to clear surrounding parts. Use special care near brake tubes and brake master cylinder.





10. Remove engine with transaxle as shown.

NOTE: Before separating engine and transaxle, remove crankshaft position sensor (OBD) from the assembly. Always be extra careful not to damage edge of crankshaft position sensor (OBD), or ring gear teeth.

11. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:





- When installing the engine, adjust the height of buffer rod as shown.
- Torque the brake caliper assemblies to 54 - 64 Nm (40 - 47 ft. lbs.).
- Torque the control rod to 14 -18 Nm (10 - 13 ft. lbs.).
- Torque the support rod to 35 - 47 Nm (26 - 35 ft.lbs.).