Transaxle Removal

MANUAL TRANSAXLE

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Use a cover not to damage the vehicle surface. Disconnect connectors carefully not to be damaged.

NOTE: Mark wires or hoses for identification not to be confused.

1. Remove the inter cooler assembly and the engine cover.
2. Remove the battery (A).





3. Disconnect the AFS connector (A).





4. Remove the air cleaner hose (B) and loosen the clamp bolt (A).





5. Remove the air cleaner upper cover (B) by removing the clips (A).





6. Remove the air cleaner assembly (B) by removing the two mounting bolts (A).





7. Remove the battery tray (B) by removing the four mounting bolts (A).





8. Remove the ground wire (A) from the transaxle case.





9. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor and the backup lamp switch integrated connector (A).





10. Remove the control cable assemblies (A) by removing the snap pins (B) and clips (C).





11. Remove C.S.C (Concentric Slave Cylinder) tube (A) which is being clamped by loosening the nut (B).





12. Remove the four mounting bolts of upper part of the transaxle.
13. Support the engine and transaxle by using the special tool (0920>38001).





14. Remove the transaxle insulator bracket (B) by removing the bolts (A).





15. Remove the front wheels and tires.
16. Lift up the vehicle.
17. Remove the steering column joint bolt.
18. Remove the under cover (A).





19. Drain power steering oil through the return tube.
20. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose (A) from the power steering oil pump.
21. Drain the transaxle fluid through the drain plug.
22. Disconnect the lower arm, the tie rod end ball joint, the stabilizer bar link from the front knuckle.
23. Remove the roll stopper mounting bolts.
24. Remove the mounting bolts from the sub frame by supporting the sub frame with a jack.
25. Remove the drive shafts from the transaxle.
26. Disconnect the starter motor connector and remove the starter motor.
27. In case of 4WD, remove the transfer case assembly.
28. Remove the mounting bolts of lower part of the transaxle, and the left side cover and remove the transaxle assembly by supporting it with a jack.