Removal

CAUTION: Remove the Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS) from transaxle assembly before separating transaxle from engine. Be careful not to damage sensor edge.

REMOVAL

1. Remove battery and its bracket.
2. Remove air cleaner box with mass air flow sensor.





3. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transaxle. Tighten clutch operating cylinder to the specified torque.
4. Remove clutch hose clamp.
5. Disconnect speedometer pinion, position switch and ground harness connectors.
6. Remove starter motor from transaxle.
7. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from transaxle front side.





8. Remove shift control rod and support rod bracket from transaxle.
9. Drain gear oil from transaxle.
10. Draw out drive shafts from transaxle. Refer to Steering and Suspension.
11. Support engine of transaxle by placing a jack under oil pan.

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

12. Remove bolts securing center member. Tighten center member to the specified torque. Refer to Engine.





13. Remove LH mounts. Tighten center member to the specified torque. Refer to Engine.
14. Remove bolts securing transaxle.
15. Lower transaxle while supporting it with a jack.








INSTALLATION
Reverse the removal procedure to install. Ensure that proper tightening is as specified.

Tighten bolts securing transaxle as shown.
Bolt No. 1: 70 - 79 Nm (51 - 59 ft. lbs.)
Bolt No. 2: 70 - 79 Nm (51 - 59 ft. lbs.)
Bolt No. 3: 70 - 79 Nm (51 - 59 ft. lbs.)
Bolt No. 4: 35.1 - 47.1 Nm (25.89 - 34.74 ft. lbs.)
Bolt No. 5: 35.1 - 47.1 Nm (25.89 - 34.74 ft. lbs.)

NOTE:
- Tighten bolt No. 3 with starter.
- Tighten bolt No. 4 with support rod bracket.

Bolt Length:
No. 1: 52 mm (2.05 inch)
No. 2: 65 mm (2.06 inch)
No. 3: 124 mm (4.88 inch)
No. 4: 40 mm (1.57 inch)
No. 5: 40 mm (1.57 inch)