Repair Procedures: Removal
- Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
- Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE COVER ")
- Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.
(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).
- Disconnect the shift cable (B) and the select cable (C) after removing the snap pin (A).
- Remove the control cable bracket (A).
Tightening Torque:
14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.8 - 15.9 lb-ft)
- Remove the ground bolt (A), and clutch tube bracket bolts (B).
Tightening Torque:
[A] 9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)
[B] 14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.8 - 15.9 lb-ft)
- Remove the wiring bracket bolts (A).
- Remove the starter mounting bolt (A-2ea) and transaxle upper mounting bolts (B-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)
- Remove the Cowl Top Cover.
(Refer to Body - "COWL TOP COVER ")
- Assemble the Engine Support Fixture (Beam No.: 09200-38001 or 09200-3N000, supporter No.: 09200-2S000).
(Refer to SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS - "Engine Support Fixture Assembly Drawing")
- Using the engine support fixture (A), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.
- Remove the dust cover (A).
- Remove the transaxle mounting bolts (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:
58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Loosen the oil drain plug (A), and then drain the oil.
Tightening Torque:
58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the Front Drive Shaft Assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft And Axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
- Remove the clutch release cylinder mounting nut (A-2ea).
Tightening Torque:
14.7 - 21.6 N.m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf.m, 10.8 - 15.9 lb-ft)
- Remove the roll rod 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 (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.1 lb-ft)
- Remove the roll rod support bracket (A).
Tightening Torque:
49.0 - 68.6 N.m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb-ft)
- 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.
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)
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage other system or parts near by when removing the engine and transaxle assembly.