Automatic Transaxle: Removal

CAUTION:

Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.

NOTE:

Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.

Remove the engine cover (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover
Remove the battery (A) after removing the battery terminal.

Fig 2: Identifying Battery
Remove the air duct assembly (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Air Duct Assembly
Remove the air cleaner assembly (D) by disconnecting the AFS (Air Flow Sensor) connector (A), the clamp (B) and the ECM connector (C).

Fig 4: Identifying Air Cleaner Assembly, Air Flow Sensor Connector And ECM Connector
Remove the battery tray (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Battery Tray
Remove the ground cable from transaxle (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Ground Cable
Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector (A), solenoid valve connector (B) and the input shaft speed sensor connector (C).

Fig 7: Identifying Inhibitor Switch Connector, Solenoid Valve Connector And Input Shaft Speed Sensor Connector
Disconnect the output shaft speed sensor connector (A).

Fig 8: Identifying Output Shaft Speed Sensor Connector
Remove the control cable assembly (A).

Fig 9: Identifying Control Cable Assembly
Remove the oil cooler hoses (A).

Fig 10: Identifying Oil Cooler Hoses
Install the special tools (09200-38001), the engine support fixture and the adapter on the engine assembly.

Fig 11: Identifying Special Tools (09200-38001) And Engine Support Fixture On Engine Assembly
Remove the transaxle upper mounting bolts (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolts (B-2ea).

Fig 12: Identifying Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts And Starter Motor Mounting Bolts
After removing the four bolts, take the transaxle support bracket (A) off.

Fig 13: Identifying Transaxle Support Bracket Bolts
Remove the steering joint assembly bolt (A), (refer to STEERING COLUMN/SHAFT in ST group)

Fig 14: Identifying Steering Joint Assembly Bolt
Remove the front wheels and tires, (refer to TIRES/WHEELS )
Remove the side mud cover (A).

Fig 15: Identifying Side Mud Cover
Remove the under shield cover (A, B).

Fig 16: Identifying Under Shield Cover (1 Of 2)

Fig 17: Identifying Under Shield Cover (2 Of 2)
Drain the transaxle fluid by removing the oil drain plug (A).

Fig 18: Identifying Oil Drain Plug
Remove the lower arm ball joint mounting nut, the stabilizer link mounting nut, and the tie rod end mounting nut from the front knuckles, (refer to FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM in SS group)
Remove the roll stopper mounting bolts (A, B).

Fig 19: Identifying Roll Stopper Mounting Bolts (1 Of 2)

Fig 20: Identifying Roll Stopper Mounting Bolts (2 Of 2)
Remove the muffler hanger rubber (A).

Fig 21: Identifying Muffler Hanger Rubber
Supporting the sub frame (A) with a jack and the Special tool (09624-38000), remove the mounting bolts (refer to REAR STABILIZER BAR ).

Fig 22: Supporting Sub Frame With Jack And Special Tool (09624-38000)
Disconnect the drive shafts (A,B) from the transaxle.

Fig 23: Identifying Drive Shaft (1 Of 2)

Fig 24: Identifying Drive Shaft (2 Of 2)
Remove the drive plate mounting bolts (A-4ea).

Fig 25: Identifying Drive Plate Mounting Bolts
Supporting the transaxle with a jack, remove the transaxle lower mounting bolts (A-3ea, B-2ea).

Fig 26: Identifying Transaxle Lower Mounting Bolts
Lowering the jack slowly, remove the transaxle.

CAUTION: When removing the transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.