Transaxle Removal and Installation

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY





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 engine under cover.
6. Remove the control cable from the transaxle.
7. Drain gear oil from transaxle.
8. Disconnect connectors and harnesses for:
^ PNP switch.
^ Speed sensor.
^ Back-up lamp switch.
^ Ground.
9. Remove the exhaust front tube.
10. Remove the drive shafts.
11. Remove starter motor.
12. Place a jack under the transaxle.

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

13. Remove the center member, the engine insulator and the engine mount bracket.
14. Support the engine by placing a jack under the oil pan. Do not position the jack so it is in contact with the drain plug.
15. Remove the bolts that mount the engine to the transaxle.





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.

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