CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
The engine assembly with transaxle is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the engine lifter may suddenly drop.
Note
When the manual transaxle assembly is removed, be sure to use a new clutch release cylinder with bearing assembly and new installation bolts. Removal of the transaxle allows the compressed clutch release cylinder with bearing assembly to return to its original position. Dust from the moving section may damage the seal of the clutch release cylinder with bearing assembly, possibly causing clutch fluid leaks.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER
DISCONNECT NO. 3 ENGINE WIRE
DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly from the engine moving control rod.
REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD BRACKET
REMOVE MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the 7 bolts and the manual transaxle assembly.
Note
To avoid damage to the knock pins, do not pry between the transaxle and the engine.
To avoid damage to the input shaft, do not forcefully shake the transaxle.
Tech Tips
Bolt (A): Remove from manual transaxle assembly side.
Bolt (B): Remove from engine assembly side.
REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
REMOVE SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER TO FLEXIBLE HOSE TUBE
REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE BLEEDER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CLUTCH TUBE BOOT
REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER WITH BEARING ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER TO BLEEDER TUBE
REMOVE CLUTCH FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET