Transaxle Removal and Installation

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, park/neutral position (PNP) 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 engine 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





^ Tighten transaxle to starter motor
Tightening Torque: 30.40-41.29 Nm (3.1-4.2 kg.m, 22.4-30.5 ft. lbs.)





^ Tighten bolts securing transaxle and install any part removed.