Transaxle Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki Reno, 2007 Suzuki Forenza, 2006 Suzuki Reno, and 2006 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the engine assembly support fixture DW110-060.
- 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 .
- 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.
- Slide the transaxle sideways away from the engine block.
- Lower the transaxle.