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Caution

• Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.

1.Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD 2.2].)

2.Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD 2.2].)

3.Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [MZR-CD 2.2].)

4.Remove the following parts:

(1)Air cleaner and air inlet hose (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD 2.2].)

(2)Battery and battery tray (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD 2.2] .)

(3)Front tires (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION).)

(4)Splash shield

5.Disconnect the propeller shaft from the transfer side. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.Remove the transfer oil cooler with the hose still connected. (See TRANSFER OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [A26MX-R].)

7.Remove in the order indicated in the table.

8.Install in the reverse order of removal.

9.Inspect the transfer oil level. (See TRANSFER OIL INSPECTION [A26MX-R].)

10.Warm up the engine and transaxle, inspect for oil leakage, and inspect the transfer operation.

L.H.D.

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R.H.D.

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Transfer Bracket Installation Note

1.Temporarily tighten bolt A and B.

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2.Fully tighten bolt B.

3.Fully tighten bolt A.

4.Temporarily tighten bolt C.

5.Fully tighten bolt C.

No.1 Engine Mount Installation Note

1.Install the No.1 engine mount bracket on the manual transaxle case and temporarily tighten bolt A,B and C.

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2.Install the No.1 engine mount rubber on the bracket and temporarily tighten bolt D.

3.Tighten the No.1 engine mount bracket bolt A, B and C in order of A→B→C.

4.Fully tighten the bolt D.