Manual Transaxle Removal Note

CAUTION:

Remove the transaxle carefully, holding it steady. If the transaxle falls it could be damaged or cause injury.

Adjust the SST and lean the engine toward the transaxle.

Fig 1: Leaning Engine Assembly Toward Transaxle Using SST
Remove the bolt securing the brake hose to the bracket as shown in the figure, and disconnect brake hose from the bracket.

Fig 2: Brake Hose Bolt
Support the transaxle on a jack.

Fig 3: Supporting Transaxle On Jack
Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.
Remove the transaxle.