Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation: Removal: Notes

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 .)
3. Disconnect the control cable from MTX. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Remove the control cable bracket from MTX.
   Fig 1: Removing Control Cable Bracket From MTX

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5. Remove the bolt shown in the figure, and set the ground cable aside.
   Fig 2: Removing Ground Cable Bolt

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6. Remove the bracket from the MTX and the exhaust manifold.
   Fig 3: Removing Bracket From MTX And Exhaust Manifold

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7. Disconnect the neutral switch connector from MTX. (See NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector from MTX. (See BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Disconnect the lower radiator hose clip and the brackets from the MTX, and set the wiring harness aside.

Fig 4: Removing Lower Radiator Hose Clip And Brackets From MTX

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1. Remove the front tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Disconnect the clip securing the brake hose from the front shock absorber. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Disconnect the front 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 front stabilizer control links from the front shock absorber. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the MTX. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Disconnect the front drive shaft (RH) from the MTX. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

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.

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (No. 1 engine mount type A), SKYACTIV-G 2.5 

Fig 5: Removing Front Crossmember Component And No 1 Engine Mount Rubber

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SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (No. 1 engine mount type B) 

Fig 6: Removing No 1 Engine Mount Type B

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Fig 7: Installing SST

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1. Install one front foot No. 2 to each of the left and right front shafts of the SST.
2. Protect the positions shown in the figure using tape.
   Fig 8: Installing One Front Foot To Each Of Left And Right Front Shafts Of SST

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3. To enable to install the SST, disconnect the clip shown in the figure and set the wiring harness aside.
   Fig 9: Intake Manifold And Clip

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4. 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.

   Engine front side 

   Fig 10: Installing SST Using Part Number 99794 1025 (Engine Front Side)

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   Tightening torque 

   38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}

   Engine rear side 

   Fig 11: Installing SST Using Part Number 99794 1025 (Engine Rear Side)

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   Tightening torque 

   38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}

5. As shown in the figure, set the rear shafts of the SST to the left and right front shock absorber nuts.
   Fig 12: Setting Rear Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Front Shock Absorber Nuts

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6. As shown in the figure, set the front shafts of the SST to the left and right bolts.
   Fig 13: Setting Front Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Bolts

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7. 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)

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8. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0) to the SST (49 UN30 3050) with the hook of the SST (49 L017 5A0) facing outward.
   Fig 15: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 UN30 3050)

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9. Adjust the height of the left and right side bars so that they are leveled, then tighten each part of the SST.
10. Apply tension to the chain to secure the engine.