Transaxle Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal
- Install the engine support fixture J-28467-B.
- Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to "BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
- Remove the shift linkage assembly. Refer to "SHIFT LINKAGE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
- Remove the drive axle shaft. Refer to "DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION : For Manual Transaxle"
- Disconnect the backup lamp switch electrical connector.
- Disconnect the speedometer speed sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the pin and the clutch release cylinder pipe.
- Remove the damping block connection nut and bolt.
- Remove the three rear mounting bracket bolts.
- Remove the rear mounting bracket from the transaxle.
- Remove the two rear damping block retaining bolts.
- Remove the rear damping block from the front cross member.
- Remove the two cage retaining bolts.
- Remove the three transaxle upper mounting bracket bolts.
- Remove the upper mounting bracket and cage.
- Remove the three transaxle upper retaining bolts.
- Support the transaxle with a transaxle support jack.
- Remove the seven transaxle lower retaining bolts.
- Remove the transaxle.NOTE: Rest the transaxle only in an upright position.
- Slide the transaxle sideways away from the engine block.
- Lower the transaxle.