CVT Assembly Dismounting and Remounting: Dismounting

Remove bolts (1) fastening engine and CVT assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying CVT Assembly And Bolts
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Dismount CVT assembly with engine, see ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove front drive shafts, see FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION: FRONT .
For 4WD model, remove transfer. Refer to TRANSFER DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING
For 2WD model, remove drive intermediate shaft, see DRIVE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove drive plate cover, see CVT ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS .
Remove torque converter No. 1 and No. 2 bolt as follows.
1. a) Insert flat-end screwdriver or the like (2) to hole (3) of CVT assembly as shown in figure.
2. Lock drive plate (1), engage a flat-end screwdriver or the like with gear of drive plate as shown in figure.
3. Remove torque converter No. 1 or No. 2 bolt through drive plate cover opening.
4. Turn crankshaft by 60° by turning crankshaft pulley bolt using wrench.
5. Repeat Step a) through c) 5 times.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying CVT Case
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Remove starting motor, see STARTING MOTOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the following parts, see ENGINE MOUNTINGS COMPONENTS .
- Front mounting bracket
- Rear mounting
- Engine rear mounting bracket No. 1
- Engine rear mounting bracket No. 2
Remove bolts and nut fastening engine and CVT assembly, and then detach CVT assembly from engine.
CAUTION: When detaching CVT assembly from engine, move it in parallel with crankshaft and be careful not to apply excessive force to drive plate and torque converter.