Removal

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the ground cable at the battery and the transmission.
2. Disconnect the wiring for:
- Starter motor.
- Back-up light switch
3. Remove the air cleaner case (PGM-FI only).
4. Remove the power steering speed sensor from the transmission without removing the power steering hoses.




5. Remove the shift cable and the select cable from the top cover of the transmission. Remove the mounting bolt from the cable stay.

NOTE:
- Do not bend or kink the cable more than necessary.
- Remove both cables and the stay together.




6. Remove the upper transmission mounting bracket.




7. Remove the 4 transmission-to-block attachment bolts that must be removed from the engine compartment.
8. Raise the vehicle from reinforced lift points.
9. Remove both front wheels.
10. Remove the undercarriage splash shield.
11. Drain transmission oil.




12. Remove the clutch slave cylinder.




13. Remove the center beam.




14. Remove the right radius rod completely.
15. Remove right and left drive shaft.
16. Remove the intermediate shaft.




17. Remove the engine stiffener.




18. Remove the clutch cover.
19. Support transmission with an appropriate jack.




20. Remove the 3 lower bolts from the rear engine mounting bracket.
Loosen but do not remove the top bolt. This bolt will support the weight of the engine.




21. Remove the 2 remaining engine-to-transmission mounting bolts.
22. With the transmission on an appropriate jack, disengage the in put shaft from the clutch disc.