Removal and Installation
Remove and install the parts, as shown in image.
TRANSAXLE REMOVAL
1. REMOVE NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE FROM 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 AIR CLEANER CASE ASSEMBLY WITH AIR HOSE
3. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER AND PIPE CLAMP
4. DISCONNECT BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR
5. DISCONNECT CONTROL CABLES
a. Remove the clips and washers.
b. Remove the retainer from the cables.
6. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER BRACKET WITH GROUND CABLE
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 TRANSAXLE OIL
11. DISCONNECT SPEEDOMETER CABLE
12. DISCONNECT BOTH DRIVE SHAFTS. Service and Repair
13. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
14. REMOVE STARTER
Remove the mounting bolts and lay the starter alongside the engine.
15. 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.
16. REMOVE TRANSAXLE
a. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts from the engine.
b. Lower the engine left side and remove the transaxle from the engine.
TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL TRANSAXLE TO ENGINE
a. Align the input shaft spline with the clutch disc, and install the transaxle to the engine.
b. Torque the bolts.
Torque A: 64 N.m (650 kgf.cm, 47 ft.lbf)
Torque B: 46 N.m (470 kgf.cm, 34 ft.lbf)
Torque C: 7 N.m (75 kgf.cm, 65 in.lbf)
Torque D: 24 N.m (240 kgf.cm. 17 ft.lbf)
2. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
Torque: 78 N.m (800 kgf.cm, 58 ft.lbf)
3. CONNECT LEFT ENGINE MOUNTING
a. Connect the left engine mounting with the 4 bolts.
b. Torque the bolts.
Torque: 48 N.m (490 kgf.cm, 35 ft.lbf)
4. INSTALL STARTER
Install the starter, and torque the bolts.
5. CONNECT BOTH DRIVE SHAFTS. Service and Repair
6. CONNECT SPEEDOMETER CABLE
7. FILL TRANSAXLE WITH GEAR OIL
Oil grade: API GL-4 or GL-5
Viscosity: SAE 75W90
Capacity: 2.4 liters (2.5 US qts, 2.1 Imp. qts)
8. INSTALL UNDER COVERS
9. LOWER VEHICLE
10. CONNECT CONTROL CABLES
a. Install the retainers to the cables.
b. Connect the cables to the linkage with the washers and clips.
11. CONNECT BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR
12. INSTALL CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER BRACKET WITH GROUND CABLE
13. INSTALL CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER AND PIPE CLAMP
Torque: 12 N.m (120 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
14. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE ASSEMBLY WITH AIR HOSE
15. INSTALL NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE TO BATTERY
16. INSPECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
17. PERFORM ROAD TEST
Check for abnormal noises and smooth shifting.