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Disconnect the back up lamp switch connector (A) and then disconnect the wiring from the bracket (B).
Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Cover")
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
Disconnect the back up lamp switch connector (A) and then disconnect the wiring from the bracket (B).
Remove the control cable.
Separate the control cable from the control shaft complete after remove the pin (A) and washer (B).
Remove the control cable bracket (A).
Tightening torque :
14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.2 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 10.8 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
Remove the ground (A).
Remove the concentric slave cylinder tube (B) after removing the pin (A).
Remove the start motor mounting bolt (A-2ea) and transaxle upper mounting bolt (B-2ea) and the start 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 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
After loosening the mounting clips, then remove the fender side cover (A).
Disconnect the pad (A).
Assembled the engine support fixture (A).
(Refer to Special Service Tools - " Engine support fixture special tool assembly drawing")
Remove the hood lift.
(Refer to Body - "Hood")
Using the engine support fixture (A) , hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
Loosen the manual transaxle support bracket bolts (A).
Tightening torque :
58.8 ~ 78.5 N.m (6.0 ~ 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 57.9 lb-ft)
Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
Remove the side cover (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)
Remove the sub frame.
(Refer to Suspension System - "Sub frame")
Remove the front drive shaft assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "Front Driveshaft")
Remove the wiring bracket (A).
Tightening torque :
42.2 ~ 49.0 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 36.2 lb-ft)
Remove the transfer assembly. (In case of 4WD vehicle)
(Refer to 4 Wheel Drive System - "Transfer Assembly")
Remove the manual transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolts (A-2ea, B-4ea).
Tightening torque :
(A) 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
(B) 42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
Be careful not to damage other system or parts near when removing the transaxle assembly.
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.
2WD both sides (4WD left side) : 09453-3B400
4WD right side : 09453-2W100
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Add to manual transaxle fluid after Installing the manual transaxle.
(Refer to Manual Transaxle System - "Manual Transaxle Fluid")
Perform the air bleeding procedure in concentric slave cylinder after pouring the brake fluid.
(Refer to Clutch System - "Concentric Slave Cylinder Assembly")
