Removal And Installation

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
Never reuse CSC (Concentric Slave Cylinder). Because CSC slides back to the original position every time when removing transaxle assembly. At this timing, dust on the sliding parts may damage a seal of
CSC and may cause clutch fluid leakage. Removal and Installation.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove air duct (inlet). Removal And Installation.
3. Remove battery. Removal And Installation.
4. Remove clips from air cleaner case and air duct. Removal And Installation.
5. Remove air cleaner case and air ducts. Removal And Installation.
6. Remove air breather hose. Removal And Installation.
7. Remove bracket (1).






Arrow Indicates : Vehicle front

8. Disconnect position switch connector.
9. Remove harness clip from transaxle assembly.
10. Disconnect selector cable and shifter cable from transaxle assembly. Removal And Installation.
11. Remove starter motor. Removal And Installation.
12. Remove clutch tube from CSC (Concentric Slave Cylinder). Removal and Replacement.

CAUTION:
- Keep painted surface on the body or other parts free of clutch fluid. If it spills, wipe up immediately and wash the affected area with water.
- Never depress clutch pedal during removal procedure.
13. Remove engine under cover.
14. Remove fender protector LH. Removal And Installation.
15. Disconnect ground cable.
16. Remove front drive shafts. Left Side (LH) or Right Side (RH).

NOTE:
Insert a suitable plug into differential side oil seal after removing front drive shaft.
17. Set a suitable jack to transaxle assembly and then set a suitable jack to engine assembly.

CAUTION:
When setting a suitable jack, be careful so that it does not contact with the switch.





18. Remove engine mounting bracket (LH) mounting bolts (Black Arrow) from transaxle assembly. Removal And Installation.

Arrow Indicates : Vehicle front

19. Remove rear engine mounting bracket and rear torque rod. Removal And Installation.
20. Remove transaxle assembly mounting bolts, using a power tool [Commercial service tool].
21. Remove transaxle assembly from the engine.

CAUTION:
- Fix transaxle assembly to a suitable jack.
- The transaxle assembly must not interfere with the wire harnesses and clutch tube.
22. Remove CSC (Concentric Slave Cylinder). Removal and Installation.

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Fix transaxle assembly to a suitable jack.
- The transaxle assembly must not interfere with the wire harnesses and clutch tube.
- When installing transaxle assembly, never bring input shaft into contact with clutch cover.
- Tighten transaxle assembly mounting bolts to the specified torque.
The figure is the view from the engine.