Remove the following items;
Engine cover (A).
Air cleaner assembly (B) and air duct (C).
(Refer to "Intake and Exhaust system" in EM group)
Battery and battery tray (D).
(Refer to "Charging system" in EE group)
ECM (E).
(Refer to "Engine Control System" in FL group)
Disconnect the back up lamp switch connector (B) and the speed sensor connector (A).
Disconnect the shift cable bracket bolts (B-3ea) after removing the washer and pin (A).
Remove the ground cable from transaxle (A).
Remove the tube bracket bolt (A).
Tightening torque:
14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.8 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
Remove the transaxle upper mounting bolt (B-2ea) and the start motor mounting bolt (A-2ea).
Tightening torque:
(A,B) 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to "Interior(cowl top cover)" in BD group.)
Using the SST (support SST No. : 09200-2S200, beam SST No. : 09200-38001/3N000 , adapter SST No. : 09200-2S100), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
Remove the cover (A).
Remove the automatic transaxle mounting support bracket bolt (A).
Tightening torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)
Remove the transaxle support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:
58.8 ~ 78.4 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.3 ~ 57.8 lb-ft)
Remove the under cover (A).
Remove the side cover (A).
Remove the roll rod support bracket (C) after removing bolt (A,B).
Tightening torque:
(A) 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
(B) 107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11 ~ 13 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.1 lb-ft)
Remove the drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to "Drive shaft assembly" in DS group.)
Remove the drive shaft cover (A).
Remove the clutch release cylinder assembly (B) after removing the nuts (A-2ea).
Tightening torque:
14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.8 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
Remove the brackets (A).
Remove the lower mounting bolts (A-3ea, B-2ea) of lower part of the transaxle, and the left side cover and remove the transaxle assembly by supporting it with a jack.
Be careful not to damage other system or parts near by when removing the engine and transaxle assembly.
Tightening torque:
(A) 43 ~ 49 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
(B) 43 ~ 55 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
When replacing a clutch housing, the wiring bracket should be installed in accordance with the clutch housing type.
Items | A type | B type |
Clutch Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
Wiring Bracket | ![]() | ![]() |
If the oil seal on the transaxle case side is damaged and fluid is leaking, replace the oil seal with a new unit.
When installing the new oil seal, use the specialized tool (oil seal installer, 09431-26100).
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Adding Manual transaxle fluid.
(Refer to "Manual transaxle system" in this group.)