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Disconnect the negative terminal(B) from the battery(A).
Use a cover not to damage the vehicle surface.
Disconnect connectors carefully not to be damaged.
Mark wires or hoses for identification not to be confused.
Disconnect the negative terminal(B) from the battery(A).
Remove the engine cover(A).
Remove the intake air hose(D) and the air cleaner assembly(A).
Disconnect the AFS connector(B).
Disconnect the breather hose(C) from air cleaner hose(D).
Disconnect the PCM connectors. (See FL group)
Remove the intake air hose(D) and air cleaner (A).
After disconnecting the positive terminal from the battery, remove the battery.
Remove the transaxle oil cooler hoses(A).
Remove engine wiring.
Disconnect the RH rear oxygen sensor connector(A).
Disconnect the LH rear oxygen sensor connector(A) and the CPS connector(B).
Disconnect the transaxle wire harness connector and remove transaxle control cable.
Remove the wiring brackets(A).
After removing a transaxle bracket, remove the inhibiter switch connector(A) and shift cable(B).
Remove the solenoid valve connector(A).
Remove the input speed sensor, output speed sensor(A, B) and vehicle speed sensor connector(C).
Disconnect the ground wire(A).
Disconnect the power steering pressure sensor connector(A).
Remove the power steering hose mounting bolts(A-2EA).
Remove the front wheels.
Disconnect the EPS connector(A) around the left hand side front wheel.
Remove the transaxle mounting bolts(B, C).
Using the SST(09200-38001), hold the enigne and transaxle assembly safely.
Remove the transaxle insulator mounting bolt(A).
After lifting up the vehicle, remove the under cover(A).
Drain transaxle oil.
Disconnect the power steering pump hose(A).
Disconnect the lower arm assembly from the knuckle. (see DS group)
Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle after removing the split pin. (see DS group)
Disconnect the stabilizer bar link. (see SS group)
Remove the front roll stopper mounting bolt. (see ST group)
Remove the front exhaust pipe. (see EM group)
Remove the rear roll stopper mounting bolt. (see ST group)
Using the SST(09624-38000) and holding the cross member(A) with a jack, remvoe the steering bolt.
Remove the cross member.
Remove drive shaft from transaxle. (See 'DS' group)
Install a jack for supporting the transaxle assembly.
Remove the transaxle under mounting bolts(A) and the drive plate bolts(B).
Lifting the vehicle up and lowering the jack slowly, remove the transaxle assembly.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the following :
Adjust the shift cable.
Refill the transaxle with fluid.
Refill the radiator with engine coolant.
Bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open.
Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper, assemble them, and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
Lowering the vehicle or lifting up a jack, install the transaxle assembly.
Tighten the transaxle under mounting bolts(A, B).
TORQUE:
34.3~41.2 Nm(350~420 Kgf.cm, 25.3~30.4 lb.ft) - A
45.1~52.0 Nm(460~530 Kgf.cm, 33.3~38.3 lb.ft) - B
After removing a jack, insert the drive shafts. (see DS group)
Supporting the cross member with the SST(09624-38000), tighten the steering column bolt and the cross member mounting bolts. (see ST group)
Tighten the rear roll stopper mounting bolt. (see ST group)
TORQUE:
49.0~63.7 Nm(500~650 Kgf.cm, 36.2~47.0 lb.ft)
Install the front exhaust pipe. (see EM group)
Tighten the front roll stopper mounting bolt. (see ST group)
TORQUE:
49.0~63.7 Nm(500~650 Kgf.cm, 36.2~47.0 lb.ft)
Install the steering bar tie rod, the stabilizer bar link and the lower arm assembly. (see ST group)
Clamp the power steering pump hose(A).
Install the under cover(A).
After lowering the vehicle, tighten the transaxle insulator mounting bolt(A).
TORQUE:
63.7~83.4 Nm(650~850 Kgf.cm, 47.0~61.5 lb.ft)
Tighten the transaxle mounting bolts(B, C).
TORQUE:
32.4~49.0 Nm(350~420 Kgf.cm, 23.9~36.2 lb.ft) - A
63.7~83.4 Nm(650~850 Kgf.cm, 47.0~61.5 lb.ft) - B
Remove the SST(09200-38001) holding the engine and transaxle assembly.
Connect the EPS connector(A) and install the front wheels and tires.
Install the power steering hose mounting bolts(A-2EA).
Connect the power steering pressure sensor connector(A).
Connect the transaxle wire harness connector and the control cable.
Install the wiring brackets(A).
Connect the inhibitor switch connector(A) and the shift cable(B) and install the transaxle bracket.
Connect the solenoid valve connector(A).
Connect the input/output speed sensor connectors(A, B) and vehicle speed sensor connector(C).
Connect the ground wire(A).
Connect engine wiring.
Connect the RH rear oxygen sensor connector(A).
Connect the LH rear oxygen sensor connector(A) and the CPS connector(B).
Clamp the transaxle oil cooler hoses(A).
After disconnecting the positive terminal from the battery, remove the battery.
Install the intake air hose(D) and the air cleaner assembly(A).
Connect the AFS connector(B).
Clamp the breather hose(C) from the air cleaner hose(D).
Connect the PCM connectors. (See FL group)
Install the intake air hose(D) and the air cleaner assembly(A).
Install the engine cover(A).
Connect the negative terminal(B) from the battery(A).
