Transaxle

Fig. 14 Exploded View Of Transmission & Engine Mounting Components:

Note position of all parts as they are removed, so they can be properly installed. Always remove ECVT transmission with the engine, or the oil shaft may be damaged. Refer to Fig. 14, when performing the following procedure.
1. Open hood wider than normal and support with stay.
2. Relieve fuel system pressure as follows:
a. Remove rear seat assembly.
b. Remove fuel pump cover and disconnect fuel pump connector.
c. Run engine until it stalls.
d. Crank starter for 5-10 seconds to relieve remaining fuel pressure. Turn ignition switch to Off position.
e. After fuel system service, connect fuel pump connector and install fuel pump cover and rear seat assembly.
3. Disconnect battery then remove battery and tray assembly.
4. Drain cooling system and disconnect radiator electrical connectors, then remove the radiator.
5. Disconnect hood release cable, then remove upper radiator member.
6. Disconnect horn.
7. Disconnect air clearer hoses and cables, then remove the air cleaner. Cover carburetor to prevent contamination.
8. Disconnect all carburetor, heater and brake booster hoses.
9. Disconnect clutch cable and carburetor linkages.
10. Disconnect speedometer cable from transmission.
11. Disconnect ignition coil-to-distributor electrical cable.
12. Mark and disconnect 4WD/FWD change-over hoses.
13. Position select lever to N range, then remove attaching clip and detach selector cable from bracket.
14. Remove snap and clevis pins, then separate selector cable from transmission.
15. Disconnect pitching stopper from bracket.
16. Disconnect starter cable positive electrical connector.
17. Disconnect two engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
18. Disconnect engine and transmission ground lead connectors.
19. Disconnect brush holder harness connector.
20. Remove rear transmission hanger, then raise and support vehicle.
21. Remove under covers.
22. Remove air suction pipe, then the front and rear exhaust pipe.
23. Remove propeller shaft, then the transverse link.
24. Remove spring pin, then separate the front axle shaft.
25. Remove right hand mounting bracket-to-engine retaining bolts.
26. Remove left hand mounting bracket-to-left hand bracket B retaining bolts.
27. Using a suitable engine lift, raise engine slightly.
28. Remove the center member and crossmember.
29. Remove engine with transmission from vehicle.
30. Reverse procedure to install.