Remove the following items;
Engine cover (A). (Refer to "Intake and Exhaust system" in EM group.)
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.)
Disconnect the speed sensor connector (A).
Disconnect the back up lamp switch connector (B).
Remove the ground (A).
Disconnect the cable assembly (B) after removing the washer and pin (A).
Disconnect the concentric slave cylinder tube (A) after removing the pins (B).
Using the SST (09200-38001), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
Remove the manual transaxle upper mounting bolt (B-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolt (A-2ea).
Tightening torque:
(A): 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
(B): 42.2 ~ 54.0 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
Remove the cover (A).
Remove the manual transaxle mounting support bracket bolts (A-2ea).
Tightening torque:
88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.8 lb-ft)
Remove the support mounting bracket bolts (A-3ea).
Tightening torque:
58.9 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft)
Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening torque:
7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
Remove the following items;
Drive shaft assembly. (Refer to "Drive shaft assembly" in DS group.)
Sub frame assembly. (Refer to "Front suspension system" in SS group)
Remove the drive shaft cover mounting bolt (A).
Remove the wiring bracket installation bolt (A).
Remove the mounting bolts (A-4ea, B-2ea) of lower part of the transaxle, and remove the transaxle assembly by supporting it with a jack.
Tightening torque:
(A) 42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
(B) 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
Be careful not to damage other system or parts near by when removing the engine and transaxle assembly.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Adding Manual transaxle fluid.
(Refer to "Manual transaxle system" in this group.)
Perform bleeding air procedure in concentric slave cylinder after pouring the brake fluid.
(Refer to "Concentric slave cylinder" in CH group.)
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 (09453-3B400).
