Removal and Installation
REMOVAL OF TRANSAXLE
1. REMOVE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
2. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER AND TUBE CLAMP
3. REMOVE CLUTCH TUBE BRACKET
a. Remove the retainer from the bracket.
b. Remove the bolt and bracket.
4. DISCONNECT CONTROL CABLES
a. Remove the clips and washers.
b. Remove the retainer from the cables.
5. REMOVE STARTER
a. Disconnect the cable and connector.
b. Remove the starter with the two bolts.
6. DISCONNECT BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR AND GROUND STRAP
7. REMOVE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BOLTS OF TRANSAXLE UPPER
8. RAISE VEHICLE
NOTE: Be sure the vehicle is securely supported.
9. REMOVE UNDER COVERS
10. DRAIN OUT FLUID
11. DISCONNECT SPEEDOMETER CABLE
12. REMOVE SUSPENSION LOWER CROSSMEMBER
13. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING CENTER MEMBER
a. Remove the front and rear engine mounting bolts.
b. Remove the engine mounting center member.
14. DISCONNECT BOTH DRIVE SHAFTS
Loosen the six nuts while depressing the brake pedal.
15. REMOVE CENTER DRIVE SHAFT
a. Using pliers, remove the snap ring from the bearing bracket.
b. Remove the bolt on the bearing bracket.
c. Pull out the center drive shaft.
16. DISCONNECT LEFT STEERING KNUCKLE FROM LOWER ARM
a. Disconnect the steering knuckle from the lower arm.
b. Pull the steering knuckle toward the outside and remove the drive shaft.
17. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR
18. DISCONNECT LEFT ENGINE MOUNTING
a. Raise the transaxle and engine slightly with a jack and wooden block in between.
b. Disconnect the left engine mounting
19. REMOVE TRANSAXLE
a. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts from the engine.
b. Lower the engine left side and remove the transaxle from the engine.
INSTALLATION OF TRANSAXLE
1. INSTALL TRANSAXLE TO ENGINE
Align the input shaft spline with the clutch disc, and install the transaxle to the engine. Torque the bolts.
Torque:
12 mm bolt 650 kg-cm (47 ft-lb, 64 N.m)
10 mm bolt 470 kg-cm (34 ft-lb, 46 N.m)
2. CONNECT LEFT ENGINE MOUNTING
Connect the left engine mounting with the bolts. Torque the bolts.
Torque: 530 kg-cm (38 ft-lb, 52 N.m)
3. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR
4. INSTALL CENTER DRIVE SHAFT
a. Insert the center drive shaft to the transaxle through the bearing bracket.
b. Secure the center drive shaft with the snap ring.
c. Tighten a new bolt on the bearing bracket.
Torque: 330 kg-cm (24 ft-lb, 32 N.m)
5. CONNECT BOTH DRIVE SHAFTS
Connect the drive shaft and torque the six nuts while depressing the brake pedal.
Torque: 370 kg-cm (27 ft-lb, 36 N.m)
6. CONNECT LEFT STEERING KNUCKLE TO LOWER ARM
Torque: 1,150 kg-cm (83 ft-lb, 113 N.m)
7. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING CENTER MEMBER
a. install the engine mounting center member with the four bolts. Torque the bolts.
Torque: 400 kg-cm (29 ft-lb, 39 N.m)
b. Install the front and rear engine mounting bolts. Torque the bolts.
Torque: 440 kg-cm (32 ft-lb, 43 N.m)
8. INSTALL SUSPENSION LOWER CROSSMEMBER
Torque: 400 kg-cm (29 ft-lb, 39 N.m)
9. CONNECT SPEEDOMETER CABLE
10. FILL TRANSAXLE WITH GEAR OIL
Capacity: 2.6 liters (2.7 US qts, 2.3 Imp. qts)
Oil grade: API GL-5
Viscosity: SAE 75W-90
In case the above is unavailable
Oil grade: API GL-3 or DEXRON (R) II
Viscosity: SAE 75W-90
11. INSTALL UNDER COVERS
12. INSTALL TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BOLTS OF TRANSAXLE UPPER
Torque: 650 kg-cm (47 ft-lb, 64 N.m)
13. CONNECT BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR AND GROUND STRAP
14. INSTALL STARTER
a. Install the starter with the two bolts.
b. Connect the connector and cable.
15. CONNECT CONTROL CABLES
a. Install the retainers.
b. Connect the cables to the linkage with the washer and clip.
16. INSTALL CLUTCH TUBE BRACKET
a. Install the bracket with a bolt.
b. Install the retainer to the bracket.
17. INSTALL CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER AND TUBE CLAMP
18. INSTALL NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
19. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
20. PERFORM ROAD TEST
Check for any abnormal noise or operation.