Transaxle Case Disassemble

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Swift +, 2005 Pontiac Wave, and 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Locating Gearshift Lever Cover

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Remove the transaxle from the vehicle. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
Remove the shift lever cover bolts and the shift lever cover. Do not disassemble the shift lever cover.

Fig 2: Removing End Cover

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Remove the transaxle cover bolts and the transaxle cover.

Fig 3: View Of Transmission

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Remove the bearing plate bolts and the bearing plate, with the shafts attached. Do not disassemble the shafts.

Fig 4: Backup Lamp Switch & Transaxle Housing

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Remove the differential from the transaxle housing. Do not disassemble the differential. Refer to Differential Case Disassemble .
Remove the backup lamp switch from the transaxle housing.

Fig 5: Locating Speedometer-Driven Gear

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Remove the clutch-release bearing and the clutch-release bearing guide. Refer to Clutch Release Cylinder Assembly in Clutch.
Remove the speedometer-driven gear bolt and the speedometer-driven gear from the transaxle housing.