Transmission Removal and Installation

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY





Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove the air cleaner and air duct. Refer to "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the battery using power tool. Refer to "Removal and Installation".
3. Remove the air breather hose.
4. Remove the clutch operating cylinder from the transaxle case and position aside without disconnecting the hydraulic lines. Refer to "Removal and Installation".

CAUTION: Do not depress the clutch pedal during the removal procedure.

5. Remove the engine under cover and splash shields using power tool.
6. Disconnect the control cable from the transaxle. Refer to "Removal and Installation of Control Device and Cable".
7. Drain the gear oil from the transaxle. Refer to "Changing M/T Oil".
8. Remove the connectors and harnesses for:
^ PNP switch
^ Back-up lamp switch
^ Ground strap
^ Crankshaft position sensor
^ Vehicle speed sensor
9. Remove the bolt and heated oxygen sensor harness clamp, then remove the crankshaft position sensor.
10. Remove the exhaust front tube using power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL".
11. Remove the drive shafts using power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL".
12. Remove the starter motor using power tool. Refer to "Removal and Installation".








13. Install the engine slingers on the front of the left bank cylinder, and the rear of the right bank cylinder head as shown.
14. Support the engine using an engine support tool or suitable tool.
15. Remove the front suspension member, LH engine insulator, and LH engine mount bracket. Refer to "Removal and Installation".
16. Place a suitable jack support under the transaxle.

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

17. Remove the bolts that mount the transaxle to the engine using power tool.
18. Remove the transaxle from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
^ When installing the transaxle, do not allow the transaxle input shaft to make contact with the clutch cover.
^ If the flywheel is removed, align the dowel pin with the smallest hole of flywheel. Refer to "ASSEMBLY" in CYLINDER BLOCK.








^ When installing the transaxle to the engine, use the specified tightening torque in the numerical sequence as shown.
^ After installation, check the transaxle oil level, and check for any leaks and any loose mechanisms. Refer to "M/T OIL".
^ Check the control linkage cable adjustment. Refer to "Cable Adjustment".