Transaxle Removal and Installation

Removal

CAUTION: Remove, the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from transaxle assembly before separating transaxle from engine. Be careful not to damage sensor edge.

1. Remove battery and its bracket.





2. Remove air cleaner box with mass air flow sensor.





3. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transaxle.
4. Remove clutch hose clamp.
5. Disconnect speedometer pinion, PNP 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.
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.
13. Remove LH mount.
14. Remove bolts securing transaxle.





15. Lower transaxle while supporting it with a jack.

Installation








- Tighten LH mount and center member bolts. Refer to Engine; Specifications.
- Tighten clutch operating cylinder bolts. Refer to Clutch, M/T.
- Install drive shafts.
- Tighten all transaxle bolts and any part removed.