Transmission Removal and Installation

Front Cross Member, M/T:

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove air cleaner and air duct.
2. Remove battery.
3. Remove the air breather hose.
4. Remove clutch operating cylinder.

CAUTION: Do not depress clutch pedal during removal procedure.

5. Remove the control cable from the transaxle.
6. Drain gear oil from transaxle.
7. Remove connectors and harnesses for:
^ PNP switch.
^ Back-up lamp switch.
^ Ground.
8. Remove the exhaust front tube using power tool.
9. Remove the drive shaft using power tool.
10. Remove starter motor, using power tool.
11. Place a jack under the transaxle.

CAUTION: When setting jack, be careful not to bring it into contact with the switch.

12. Remove the center member, the engine insulator and the engine mount bracket using power tool.
13. Remove the front suspension member.
14. Support engine by placing a jack under oil pan.
15. Remove the bolts that mount the engine to the transaxle using power tool.

16. Remove the transaxle from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
^ When installing the transaxle to the engine, use the tightening torque and sequence shown below:

CAUTION: When installing transaxle, be careful not to bring transaxle input shaft into contact with the clutch cover.

QR 2.5l:

QR engine models:

^ After installation, check oil level, and look for leaks and loose mechanisms.