Transmission Removal and Installation

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY






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

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

5. Remove the engine under cover.
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
^ Speed sensor
^ Back-up lamp switch
^ Ground
9. Remove the exhaust front tube.
10. Remove the drive shaft.
11. Remove the starter motor.
12. Place a suitable jack under the transaxle.

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

13. Remove the center member, engine insulator, and engine mount bracket.
14. Support the engine by placing a jack under the engine oil pan.





15. Remove the bolts that mount the engine to the transaxle.
16. Remove the transaxle from the vehicle as shown.

INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
^ When installing the transaxle to the engine, use them specified tightening torque in the numerical sequence as shown.








CAUTION: When installing the transaxle, do not allow the transaxle input shaft to make contact with the clutch cover.

^ After installation, check the transaxle oil level. Refer to Checking.
^ After installation, check for any leaks and any loose mechanisms.