Removal Procedure
- Install the J 28467-B .
- Remove the battery and battery tray.
- Remove the shift linkage assembly. Refer to Shift Linkage Adjustment .
- Remove the drive axle shaft. Refer to Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle .
- Disconnect the backup lamp switch electrical connector.
- Disconnect the speedometer speed sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the clutch release cylinder retaining bolts and the clutch release cylinder.
- Remove the damping block connection nut and bolt.
- Remove the 3 rear mounting bracket bolts.
- Remove the rear mounting bracket from the transaxle.
- Remove the 2 rear damping block retaining bolts.
- Remove the rear damping block from the front cross member.
- Remove the 2 cage retaining bolts.
- Remove the 3 transaxle upper mounting bracket bolts.
- Remove the upper mounting bracket and cage.
- Remove the 3 transaxle upper retaining bolts.
- Support the transaxle with a transaxle support jack.
- Remove the 7 transaxle lower retaining bolts.
- Remove the transaxle.
- Slide the transaxle sideways away from the engine block.
- Lower the transaxle.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution
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IMPORTANT:
Rest the transaxle only in an upright position