Removal

CAUTION: Before separating transaxle from engine, remove the
crankshaft position sensor (OBD) from transaxle. Be careful not to damage sensor edge or ring gear teeth.

1. Remove battery and its bracket.
2. Remove air cleaner housing with mass air flow sensor.
3. Remove air duct.





4. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transaxle.
5. Disconnect speedometer pinion, position switch and ground harness connectors.





6. Remove starter motor from transaxle.





7. Remove crankshaft position sensor (OBD) from transaxle. Be careful not to damage sensor tip.





8. Remove shift control rod from transaxle.
9. Drain gear oil from transaxle.





10. Draw out drive shafts from transaxle.





11. Support engine by placing a jack under oil pan.

CAUTION: Do not place jack under oil pan drain plug.

12. Remove rear and LH mounts.





13. Raise jack for access to lower housing bolts. Remove bolts. Lower jack.





14. Remove bolts securing transaxle.
15. Lower transaxle while supporting it with a jack.





INSTALLATION

^ Reverse the removal procedure to install, noting to tighten bolts securing transaxle as shown.
Torque bolt No. 1 to 39 - 49 Nm (29 - 36 ft. lbs.)
Torque bolt No. 2 to 39 - 49 Nm (29 - 36 ft. lbs.)
Torque bolt No. 3 to 30 - 40 Nm (22 - 30 ft. lbs.)
Torque bolt No. 4 to 39 - 49 Nm (29 - 36 ft. lbs.)

NOTE:
No. 1 bolt length is 45 mm (1.77 inch)
No. 2 bolt length is 48 mm (1.89 inch)
No. 3 bolt length is 30 mm (1.18 inch)
No. 4 bolt length is 40 mm (1.57 inch)