Transaxle Removal

1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE FORM BATTERY

CAUTION: Work must be started after 90 seconds from the time the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.

2. REMOVE BATTERY AND AIR CLEANER CASE ASSEMBLY WITH AIR HOSE
3. w/CRUISE CONTROL: REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 3 bolts and cruise control actuator wit bracket.




4. REMOVE STARTER
a. Disconnect the connector and wire from the starter
b. Remove the 2 bolts and starter.




5. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER AND TUB CLAMP
a. Remove the 2 bolts and release cylinder.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 tube clamps.




6. REMOVE GROUND CABLE




7. DISCONNECT BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR




8. DISCONNECT CONTROL CABLES
a. Remove the 2 clips and washers.
b. Remove the 2 clips from the cables.




9. DISCONNECT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR




10. REMOVE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BOLTS
Remove the 3 bolts of transaxle case upper side.




11. REMOVE ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING BOLT AND NUTS
Remove the bolt and 2 nuts of engine left mounting upper side.




12. INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE
13. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
14. RAISE VEHICLE

NOTE: Be sure the vehicle is securely supported.

15. REMOVE UNDER COVERS
16. DRAIN TRANSAXLE OIL
17. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT




18. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
a. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts.




b. Remove the nut, 4 bolts and exhaust pipe support bracket.




c. Remove the 3 nuts and exhaust front pipe with gasket.




19. REMOVE ENGINE FRONT MOUNTING
a. Remove the hole plug.
b. Remove the nut and bolt.
c. Remove the 4 bolts and engine front mounting.




20. REMOVE ENGINE REAR MOUNTING
a. Remove the 2 hole plugs.
b. Remove the through bolt.
c. Remove the 4 bolts. 2 nuts and engine rear mounting.




21. REMOVE ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING BOLT
Remove the bolt of engine left mounting lower side.




22. REMOVE CENTER MEMBER
a. Remove the bolt and pipe bracket.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and center member.




23. REMOVE STIFFENER PLATE
Remove the 6 bolts, nut and stiffener plate.




24. JACK UP TRANSAXLE SLIGHTLY
Using a transmission jack, support the transaxle.
25. REMOVE TRANSAXLE
a. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.
b. Lower the engine left side and remove the transaxle from the engine.