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Manual Transmission

Manual Transaxle Repair Procedures

In this manual: Manual Transmission
General Information — 15Maintenance — 7Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 49Emission Control System — 22Fuel System — 95Clutch System — 28Manual Transmission — 21Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System — 47Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 36Steering — 23Restraints — 39Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 209Body Electrical System — 254Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
21steps
~131min
5/5difficulty
1special tools
0102030405021.616N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal

  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
  2. Remove the battery and battery tray. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
  3. Disconnect the backup light switch (A).
  4. Disconnect the neutral switch connector (A).
  5. Disconnect the ground (A).
  6. Remove the clutch tube bracket bolt (A).

    Tightening torque: 14.7 ~ 22 N·m

  7. Remove the control cable.
    1. Remove the control cable from the control shaft after removing the pins (A).
    2. Loosen the control cable bracket bolts (B).

      Tightening torque: 14.7 ~ 22 N·m

  8. Remove the transaxle upper mounting bolts (B) and starter mounting bolts (A). Tightening torque: (A): 49.0 ~ 64 N·m (B): 42.2 ~ 54 N·m
  9. Remove the upper hood cover. (Refer to Body - "Upper Cover Panel")
  10. Install the engine mounting bracket (A). (Refer to Special Service Tools - Engine Mounting Bracket Assembly Drawing)
  11. Remove the cover (A).
  12. Remove the transaxle bracket mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

  13. Remove the transmission support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 58.9 ~ 78 N·m

  14. Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
  15. Remove the drive shaft assembly. (Refer to Drive Shaft and Axle - "Front Drive Shaft")
  16. Remove the bracket (A).
  17. Remove the driveshaft heat shield (A).
  18. Remove the clutch release cylinder assembly (B) after loosening the bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 14.7 ~ 22 N·m

  19. Remove the roller rod bracket (C) after removing the bolts (A, B). Tightening torque: (A): 49.0 ~ 64 N·m (B): 107.9 ~ 128 N·m
  20. Remove the mounting bolts (A, B) while supporting the transaxle with a jack. Tightening torque: (A): 42.2 ~ 48 N·m (B): 42.2 ~ 54 N·m
  21. Remove the transaxle by slowly lowering the jack.

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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