Repair Procedures: Removal
- Turn OFF ignition switch and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
- 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 ")
- Remove the engine control module (ECM). (Refer to Engine Control System - "ECM ")
- Disconnect the E-LSD wiring connector (A).[In case of E-LSD vehicle]
- Disconnect the neutral switch connector (A) and back up lamp switch connector (B), speed sensor (C).
- Disconnect the shift cable (B) and select cable (C) after removing the snap pin (A) and washer.
- Remove the shift cable bracket (A).
- Remove the ground bolt (A).
- Disconnect the concentric slave cylinder tube (A) after removing the pins (B).
- Remove the transaxle upper mounting bolt (B-2ea) and the start motor mounting bolt (A-2ea).
Tightening torque:
- 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft)
- 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)
- Assemble the engine support fixture (beam No.: 09200-38001 or 09200-3N000, supporter No.: 09200-2S000, adapter No.: 09200-2W000). (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 under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Remove the sub frame. (Refer to Suspension System-"SUB FRAME ")
- Remove the intercooler pipe (A).[In case of E-LSD vehicle]
- Remove the drive shaft assembly. (Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "FRONT DRIVESHAFT ")
- Remove the E-LSD assembly.[In case of E-LSD vehicle] (Refer to Electronic Limited Slip Differentiae System - "ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (E-LSD) ")
- Remove the front - LH wheel & tire and wheel house cover.
- Remove the transaxle mounting bracket cover (A).
- Remove the transaxle support bracket mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque:
88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the transaxle mounting bracket (A).
- 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 brake vacuum pump.
- 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 bracket bolt (A).
- Remove the manual transaxle with a jack after removing the mounting bolts (A, B).
Tightening torque:
- 42.2 - 48.1 N.m (4.0 - 3.9 kgf.m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb-ft)
- 42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.0 - 3.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb-ft)
CAUTION:- Be careful not to damage other system or parts near by when removing the transaxle assembly.