Removal and Replacement

MANUAL TRANSAXLE

REMOVAL




1. Remove the drain plug and drain the transaxle gear oil.
2. Remove the clutch release cylinder.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
4. Remove the select cable and shift cable.




5. Disconnect the backup light switch connector.
6. Remove the speedometer cable.




7. Remove the starter motor mounting bolts.
Remove the transaxle assembly upper connecting bolts and transaxle mounting bracket bolt.




8. Remove the splash shield.
9. Disconnect the tie rod end, lower the arm ball joint and drive shaft.
10. Remove the bell housing cover.




11. Remove the transaxle assembly lower mounting bolts with the transaxle assembly supported by a jack.
12. Remove the transaxle assembly.

NOTE: When supporting the transaxle assembly, make sure that the lifting force is applied to a wide area, not to a small localized area.

INSTALLATION
1. Installation is the reverse of removal.