Manual Transmission

Manual transaxle

23steps
~153min
5/5difficulty
3special tools
0102030405021.616N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Control shaft assembly
2. Control cable bracket
3. Transaxle support bracket
4. Roller rod bracket
5. Rod support bracket
6. Clutch tube bracket
7. Clutch release cylinder assembly

Repair Procedures

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. Detach the wiring harness from the bracket (A).

  6. 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

  7. Remove the ground bolt (A) and the clutch tube bracket bolt (B).

    Tightening torque:

    (A) 26,5–32 N·m

    (B) 14,7–22 N·m

  8. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (A) by unscrewing the bolt.

    Tightening Torque: 9.8–11.8 N·m

  9. Loosen the starter mounting bolts (A) and transaxle mounting bolts (B).

    Tightening torque:

    (A): 49,0–64 N·m

    (B): 42,2–54 N·m

  10. Install the engine support in the engine compartment.

    1. Loosen the bolts (6 pcs).

    2. Install the engine support (09221-A3100).

    3. Assemble the engine mount in the engine compartment.

      (Refer to Special Service Tools — "Engine Mount Assembly" Figure)

  11. Securely support the transmission on a jack.

  12. Remove the cover (A).

  13. Remove the transaxle bracket mounting bolts (A).

    Tightening torque: 88.3–108 N·m

  14. Remove the transmission support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 58.8–78 N·m

  15. Remove the under cover.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Cover")

  16. Remove the drive shaft assembly.

    (Refer to Drive Shaft and Axle — "Front Propeller Shaft")

  17. Remove the exhaust manifold support (A).

    Tightening torque: 39.2 - 49 N·m

  18. Remove the clutch release cylinder assembly (B) after unscrewing the nuts (A).

    Tightening torque: 14.7 ~ 22 N·m

  19. Remove the roller rod bracket (C) after removing the bolts (A, B).

    Tightening Torque

    (A): 107,9–128 N·m

    (B): 49,0–64 N·m

  20. Remove the roller rod support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 49.0–69 N·m

  21. Securely support the transmission on a jack.

  22. Loosen the lower transaxle mounting bolts (A, B).

    Tightening Torque

    (A) 48,1–54 N·m

    (B) 42,2–54 N·m

  23. After separating the transmission from the engine, remove the transmission by slowly lowering the jack.

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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