Transaxle Removal
TransaxlePart 1 Of 2:
Special Tool(s)
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE: Operations for particular variants which do not apply to all vehicles are marked clearly with a note.
NOTE: If necessary, remove the cable ties and install new ones when reinstalling the assembly.
1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the battery tray.
1 Disconnect and separate the connector.
2 Remove the bolts.
3 Unclip the wiring harness.
3. Remove the air cleaner housing.
1 Disconnect the electrical connector at the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.
2 Detach the crankcase ventilation hose.
3 Detach the intake hose.
^ Remove the air cleaner housing from the rubber bushes.
4. Disconnect the ground cable.
5. Loosen the strut and spring assembly top mount nuts by five turns on both sides.
6. Remove the intake tube.
NOTE: The resonator is a push fit into the bracket.
7. Remove the air cleaner intake and resonator.
8. NOTE: Press the locking tab.
Detach the gearshift cables from the transaxle.
1 Detach the shifter cable from the shift mass.
2 Detach the selector cable from the selector lever.
9. Detach the gearshift cables from the bracket.
1 Detach the shifter cable from the retaining bracket, turning the abutment sleeves counterclockwise.
2 Detach the selector cable from the retaining bracket, turning the abutment sleeves counterclockwise.
10. Raise and support the vehicle.
11. Remove the front wheels and tires.
12. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe.
13. Remove the engine roll restrictor.
14. CAUTION: Protect the ball joint seal using a soft cloth to prevent damage.
Remove the lower arm ball joints on both sides.
^ Remove the heat shield.
15. CAUTION: Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent more than 18 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 45 degrees.
Remove the intermediate shaft center bearing cap
^ Discard the bearing cap and locknuts.
16. CAUTION: Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent more than 18 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 45 degrees.
CAUTION: The splines on the halfshaft can damage the halfshaft seal.
CAUTION: Cap the transaxle to prevent oil loss and dirt ingress.
Detach the right-hand halfshaft together with the intermediate shaft from the transaxle and secure it to one side.
17. CAUTION: Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent more than 18 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 45 degrees.
CAUTION: Do not damage the halfshaft seal.
CAUTION: Cap the transaxle to prevent oil loss and dirt ingress.
Using the special tool, detach the left-hand halfshaft from the transaxle and secure it to one side.
^ Discard the snap ring.
18. Remove the drive belt cover.
19. Lower the vehicle.
20. WARNING: Escaping brake fluid. Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with the skin or the eyes. If brake fluid does come into contact with the skin or the eyes, rinse the affected areas with water immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
Remove the clutch slave cylinder supply line.
^ Remove the clip.
^ Remove the supply line and secure it to one side using cable ties.
21. Disconnect the reversing lamp switch electrical connector.
22. Install the special tools (illustration shows battery installed).
23. Remove the engine rear mount.
24. Using the special tools, lower the engine and transaxle assembly slightly.
25. Remove the engine rear mount bracket.
26. Remove the two transaxle tipper flange bolts.
27. Raise and support the vehicle.
28. NOTE: Do not disconnect the starter motor.
Detach the starter motor from the transaxle.
^ Remove the three bolts (two bolts shown)
^ Secure the starter motor to one side using cable ties.
29. Remove the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) electrical connector.
30. Push the engine and transaxle assembly forward and insert an approximately 350 mm long wooden block between the engine and the crossmember.
31. Position a suitable transmission jack under the transaxle and secure it with a retaining strap.
32. Remove the transaxle lower flange bolts (five bolts).
33. Remove the remaining transaxle flange bolts (four bolts).
34. Using a transmission jack, remove the transaxle from the engine.
^ Pull the transaxle away from the engine. The input shaft must be clear of the clutch. Do not damage clutch inner bearing. Lower the transaxle from the vehicle.