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 negative terminal.
2. Remove air cleaner housing.





3. Disconnect clutch control cable.
4. Disconnect back-up lamp switch, park/neutral position (PNP) switch, vehicle speed sensor and ground harness connectors.
5. Remove starter motor from transaxle.
6. Remove crankshaft position sensor (0BD) from transaxle.
- Be careful not to damage sensor tip.





7. Remove shift control rod from transaxle.
8. Drain gear oil from transaxle.
9. Remove drive shafts from transaxle.
10. Support the transaxle with a jack.

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

11. Remove LH and rear mounts.
12. Remove bolts securing transaxle.
13. Lower transaxle.

Installation








- Tighten starter motor to transaxle.
Tightening Torque: 31 - 42 Nm (3.2 - 4.3 kg.m, 23 - 31 ft. lbs.)
- Tighten LH and rear mounts to the specified torque. Refer to Engine; Specifications.
- Install transaxle and any part removed.
- Check clutch cable adjustment. Refer to Clutch, M/T; Clutch Pedal Assembly; Adjustment.