Transaxle Mount Replacement - Left Side

Transaxle Mount Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable, then the positive battery cable from the battery.
2. Remove the battery hold down bracket bolt and nut.
3. Remove the battery bracket.
4. Remove the battery and the battery tray.
5. Disconnect the MAF connector.
6. Disconnect the hoses from the air cleaner case assembly.
7. Remove the air cleaner hose and cap assembly.
8. Remove the air filter.
9. Remove the air cleaner lower box bolts.
10. Remove the air cleaner box.
11. Install the engine support fixture.
12. Remove the transaxle left mount through bolt.
13. Remove the bolts and the left transaxle mount.
14. Remove the transaxle bracket bolts and bracket.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

1. Install the transaxle bracket and bolts on the transaxle.

Tighten the transaxle bracket bolts to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).

2. Install the left transaxle mount and bolts to the body rail.

Tighten the left transaxle mount bolts to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).

3. Install the transaxle mount through bolt.

Tighten the transaxle mount through bolt to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).

4. Remove the engine support fixture from the engine.
5. Install the air cleaner box.
6. Install the air cleaner box bolts.
7. Install the air filter.
8. Install the air cleaner hose and cap assembly.
9. Connect the MAF connector.
10. Connect the hoses to the air cleaner case assembly.
11. Install the battery tray and battery.
12. Install the hold down bracket.
13. Install the hold down bracket bolt and nut.

Tighten the hold down bracket bolt and nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

14. Connect the positive and negative battery cables.