Transaxle Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

Install the engine support fixture J-28467-B.
Remove the battery and battery tray.
Remove the shift linkage assembly. Refer to SHIFT LINKAGE ASSEMBLY .

Fig 1: Removing The Shift Linkage Assembly
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Remove the drive axle shaft. Refer to AXLE SHAFTS .
Disconnect the backup lamp switch electrical connector.
Disconnect the speedometer speed sensor electrical connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting The Speedometer Speed Sensor
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Remove the pin and the clutch release cylinder pipe.

Fig 3: Removing The Clutch Release Cylinder Pipe
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Remove the damping block connection nut and bolt.
Remove the three rear mounting bracket bolts.
Remove the rear mounting bracket from the transaxle.

Fig 4: Removing The Rear Mounting Bracket
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Remove the two rear damping block retaining bolts.
Remove the rear damping block from the front cross member.

Fig 5: Removing The Rear Damping Block
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Remove the two cage retaining bolts.
Remove the three transaxle upper mounting bracket bolts.
Remove the upper mounting bracket and cage.

Fig 6: Removing The Upper Mounting Bracket
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Remove the three transaxle upper retaining bolts.

Fig 7: Removing The Transaxle Upper Retaining Bolts
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Support the transaxle with a transaxle support jack.

Fig 8: Supporting The Transaxle With Support Jack
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Remove the seven transaxle lower retaining bolts.

Fig 9: Removing The Lower Retaining Bolts
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Remove the transaxle.
NOTE: Rest the transaxle only in an upright position.
Slide the transaxle sideways away from the engine block.
Lower the transaxle.

Fig 10: Lowering The Transaxle
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