Removal

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
3. Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container.
4. Remove in the order shown in the image, referring to Removal Note.

Removal Note
Tie-rod end




Separate the tie-rod end from the knuckle with the SST.

Driveshaft




1. Separate the left driveshaft from the transaxle by prying with a bar inserted between the shaft and the case.

CAUTION
- Do not damage the oil seal.
- Do not separate the driveshaft by pulling the disc plate.




2. Install the SST to the differential side gear.

NOTE: Failure to install the SST may cause the differential side gears to become mispositioned.

Engine mount No.4




Suspend the engine with the SST.

Transaxle




1. Lean the engine toward the transaxle.
2. Support the transaxle with a jack.
3. Remove the remaining transaxle mounting bolts.
4. Remove the transaxle.