Removal Procedure
- Install the J 28467-B .
- Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to Battery and Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the shift linkage assembly. Refer to Shift Control Linkage Replacement .
- Remove the drive axle shaft. Refer to Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle (Manual) or Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle (Automatic) in Front Drive Axle.
- Disconnect the backup lamp switch electrical connector.
- Disconnect the speedometer speed sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the pin and the clutch release cylinder pipe.
- Remove the damping block connection nut and bolt.
- Remove the 3 rear mounting bracket bolts.
- Remove the rear mounting bracket from the transaxle.
- Remove the 2 rear damping block retaining bolts.
- Remove the rear damping block from the front cross member.
- Remove the 2 cage retaining bolts.
- Remove the 3 transaxle upper mounting bracket bolts.
- Remove the upper mounting bracket and cage.
- Remove the 3 transaxle upper retaining bolts.
- Support the transaxle with a transaxle support jack.
- Remove the 7 transaxle lower retaining bolts.
- Remove the transaxle.
- Slide the transaxle sideways away from the engine block.
- Lower the transaxle.
NOTE:
When removing or installing the backup lamp switch, do not use an open end wrench. Use only a socket in order to avoid damage to the switch assembly.
IMPORTANT:
Rest the transaxle only in an upright position.