Automatic Transaxle: Removal

Remove the battery terminal and battery.
Remove the drain plug and drain the automatic transaxle fluid.

Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug
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Remove the air cleaner assembly.
1. Upper
  
  Fig 2: Removing Air Cleaner Assembly - Upper
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2. Lower
  
  Fig 3: Removing Air Cleaner Assembly - Lower
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Disconnect the speedometer sensor connector.
Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector, solenoid connector, and oil temperature sensor connector.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Transaxle Range Switch, Solenoid And Oil Temperature Sensor Connectors
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Remove the oil cooler hose.

Fig 5: Removing Oil Cooler Hose
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Remove the control cable.

Fig 6: Removing Control Cable
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Remove the steering u-joint bolt and return tube mounting bolts.
NOTE: Mark a mating line on the steering column universal joint and the gear box before disassembling to make the installation easier.

Fig 7: Removing Steering U-Joint Bolt And Return Tube Mounting Bolts
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Separate the power steering oil pump hose.

Fig 8: Separating Power Steering Oil Pump Hose
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Separate the power steering return hose.

Fig 9: Separating Power Steering Return Hose
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Remove the upper connecting transaxle bolt.
Attach the special tool, engine support fixture, (J28467-B, J28467-125) to the engine hooks.
Remove the tire and caliper.

Fig 10: Removing Caliper
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Separate the tie rod end.

Fig 11: Separating Tie Rod End
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Remove the wheel speed sensor and the knuckle mounting bolt.

Fig 12: Removing Knuckle Mounting Bolt
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Remove the transaxle mounting bracket.
1. Insulator bolt
  
  Fig 13: Removing Insulator Bolt - Transaxle Mounting Bracket
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2. Body mounting bolt (Upper)
  
  Fig 14: Removing Body Mounting Bolt (Upper) - Transaxle Mounting Bracket
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3. Body mounting bolt (Side)
  
  Fig 15: Removing Body Mounting Bolt (Side) - Transaxle Mounting Bracket
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4. Transaxle side mounting bolt.
  
  Fig 16: Removing Transaxle Side Mounting Bolt - Transaxle Mounting Bracket
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Remove the front roll stopper.
1. Insulator bolt
  
  Fig 17: Removing Insulator Bolt - Front Roll Stopper
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2. Stopper bolt (Upper)
  
  Fig 18: Removing Stopper Bolt (Upper) - Front Roll Stopper
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3. Stopper bolt (Lower)
  
  Fig 19: Removing Stopper Bolt (Lower) - Front Roll Stopper
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Remove the rear roll stopper.
1. Insulator bolt
  
  Fig 20: Removing Insulator Bolt - Rear Roll Stopper
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2. Stopper bolt
  
  Fig 21: Removing Stopper Bolt - Rear Roll Stopper
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Remove the drive shaft.
Remove the subframe mounting bolts and the subframe.

Fig 22: Removing Subframe Mounting Bolt
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Install the jack under the transaxle assembly.

Fig 23: Installing Jack Under Transaxle Assembly
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Remove the automatic transaxle mounting lower bolts.

Fig 24: Removing Automatic Transaxle Mounting Lower Bolts
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Remove the engine to automatic transaxle bolts.
Remove the automatic transaxle assembly by jack.
CAUTION:
1. Engine and transmission mounting Insulators should be Installed as specified orders.
2. Mounting bracket Installation procedures.
  - Engine mounting bracket.
  - T/M mounting bracket.
  - Rear roll stopper mounting bracket.
  - Front roll stopper mounting bracket.
3. When Installing the front roll stopper mounting bracket, be especially careful not to crush the Insulator. If crushed, idle vibration may occur.