Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation: Removal: Notes

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the front under cover No.2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the front under cover No.1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO.1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Drain the manual transaxle oil. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect and/or remove the following parts in the engine compartment.
1. Remove the air cleaner component. (ex: air cleaner, air hose) (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
3. Disconnect the control cable from the MTX from the MTX. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4. Remove the control cable bracket from the MTX.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Control Cable Bracket
5. Remove the bolt shown in the figure, and set the ground cable aside.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Ground Cable And Bolt
6. Remove the bracket from the MTX and the exhaust manifold.
7. Disconnect the neutral switch connector from the MTX. (See NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
8. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector from the MTX. (See BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Manual Transaxle Bracket Mounting Bolts
9. Disconnect the lower radiator hose clip and the brackets from the MTX, and set the wiring harness aside.
Disconnect and/or remove the following parts related to the suspension and axle.
1. Remove the front tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (FRONT AND REAR AXLES) ).
2. Disconnect the clip securing the brake hose from the shock absorber. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. Disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
5. Disconnect the stabilizer control links from the stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
6. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
7. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the MTX. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
8. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the MTX. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Manual Transaxle Lower Radiator Hose, Wiring Harness, Brackets And Clip
Disconnect and/or remove the following parts from the underside of the vehicle.
1. Remove the clutch release cylinder with the clutch pipe still connected and set it out of the way. (See CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. Remove the front crossmember component and No.1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4. Remove the bracket plate and No.1 engine mount bracket from the MTX.
Install the SST using the following procedure:

Fig 5: Identifying No.1 Engine Mounting Bracket And Plate
CAUTION:
- Refer to the SST instruction manual for the basic handing procedure.
1. Install one front foot No.2 to each of the left and right front shafts of the SST .
2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4. Remove the cowl panel. (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
5. Protect the positions shown in the figure using tape.
  
  Fig 6: Installing SST On Left And Right Front Shafts
  
  Fig 7: Applying Tape On Manual Transaxle Bolt
6. To enable to install the SST , disconnect the clip shown in the figure and set the wiring harness aside.
7. Install the SST using part number 99794 1025 or an M10 x 1.25 , length 25 mm {0.98 in} bolt as shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Intake Manifold And Clip
  
  Engine front side
  
  Tightening torque
  
  38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
  
  Fig 9: Installing SST On Engine Front Side
  
  Engine rear side
  
  Tightening torque
  
  38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
  
  Fig 10: Installing SST On Engine Rear Side
8. As shown in the figure, set the rear shafts of the SST to the left and right shock absorber nuts.
  
  Fig 11: Installing SST On Left And Right Shock Absorber Nuts
9. As shown in the figure, set the front shafts of the SST to the left and right bolts.
  
  Fig 12: Installing SST On Left And Right Shock Absorber Bolts
10. When assembling the SST (49 L017 5A0), disconnect the fuel hose from the clip shown in the figure to prevent interference between the fuel hose and SST.
  
  Fig 13: Disconnecting Fuel Hose From Clip
11. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0) to the SST (49 C017 5A0) as shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 14: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 C017 5A0)
12. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0) to the SST (49 UN30 3050) with the hook of the SST (49 L017 5A0) facing outward.
13. Adjust the height of the left and right side bars so that they are leveled, then tighten each part of the SST.
14. Apply tension to the chain to secure the engine.
  
  Fig 15: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 UN30 3050)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 16: Manual Transaxle Assembly With Torque Specifications