Engine Removal From Frame

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The transaxle remains mounted firmly in the cradle during removal.

NOTE: Manual Transaxles require the engine to be moved approximately 100 mm. (4 in.) forward in cradle for input shaft disengagement.

With engine/transaxle on table, attach engine lift hoist to engine lift hooks.

Fig 1: Attach Engine Lift Hoist To Engine Lift Hooks
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Remove starter.
Remove torque converter to flywheel bolts.
Remove transaxle to engine bolts.
Remove power takeoff unit (PTU) brackets to engine bolts (if equipped).
Disconnect transaxle electrical connectors if equipped.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Transaxle Electrical Connectors
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If equipped with auto transaxle, disconnect PRNDL switch electrical connector.
Separate engine from transaxle.