Removal and Replacement

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY












REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened after installing the engine into the vehicle.

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<> ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING/TRANSAXLE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

While supporting the engine and transaxle assembly with a garage jack, remove the transaxle mounting assembly.

<> ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORT

1.
1. Set special tool MB991895 to the strut mounting nuts and the radiator support upper insulator mounting bolts, which are located in the engine compartment, as shown.
2. Set special tools MB991454 to hold the engine/transaxle assembly.

2.
1. Assemble the engine hanger (special tool MB991928). Set following parts to the base hanger.
^ Slide bracket (Hi)
^ Foot (standard) (MB991932)
^ Joint (90) (MB991930)
^ Joint (50) (MB991929)

2. Set the engine hanger (special tool MB991928) to the strut mounting nuts and the radiator support upper insulator mounting bolts, which are located in the engine compartment, as shown.

NOTE: Adjust the engine hanger balance by sliding the slide bracket (Hi).

3. Set special tools MB991454 to hold the engine/transaxle assembly.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< TRANSAXLE HOUSING FRONT LOWER COVER STAY INSTALLATION
Install the transaxle housing front lower cove stay.
1. Tighten the engine-side bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 22 ± 4 Nm (16 ± 3 ft. lbs.)
2. Tighten the transaxle-side bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 44 ± 10 Nm (33 ± 7 ft. lbs.)

>>B<< TRANSAXLE MOUNTING STOPPER INSTALLATION

Install the transaxle mounting stopper so that the arrow points as shown in the illustration.