REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH
Remove the 2 bolts and front No. 1 stabilizer bracket LH from the front frame assembly.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR WITH FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly.
Note
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
SEPARATE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear engine mounting insulator assembly from the rear engine mounting bracket.
REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 2 clamps with the engine wire.
Remove the 2 nuts and separate the engine mounting insulators RH and LH.
Remove the bolt and separate the front engine mounting insulator.
Remove the front frame assembly from the engine assembly with transaxle.
REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the starter connector.
Open the terminal cap, remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH
Remove the 4 bolts and transfer stiffener plate RH.
SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS
Remove the bolt and ground cable.
Separate the park/neutral position switch connector and 6 wire harness clamps.
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the 9 bolts and transaxle.
Note
To prevent damage to the knock pins, do not pry between the transaxle and engine.
REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and 6 nuts.
Using a plastic hammer, remove the transfer assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.
Note
Remove the transfer assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly without tilting it.
During removal, do not hold the transfer assembly by the oil seals on either side of the assembly.