W6MAA
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
1. If the Brembo brake caliper is used, be careful not to hit parts and tools against the caliper when servicing because the paint of the caliper may delaminate.
2. *: indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the engine weight applied on the vehicle body.
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<> SELECT CABLE CONNECTION (TRANSAXLE SIDE) REMOVAL
Set the clip of the select cable as shown in figure 1 and 2, and disconnect the select cable.
<> TRANSAXLE MOUNT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Jack up and support the engine & transaxle assembly, and remove the transaxle mount assembly.
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1.
1. Set special tools MB991453 and MZ203827 to the vehicle to support the engine assembly.
2. Set special tool MB991453 to hold the engine/transaxle assembly.
2.
1. Set special tool MB991895 to the strut mounting nuts and the radiator support upper insulator mounting bolts, which are located in the engine compartment, as shown.
2. Set special tool MB991454 to hold the engine/transaxle assembly.
3.
1. Assemble the engine hanger (special tool MB991928). Set the following parts to the base hanger.
^ Slide bracket (HI)
^ Foot (standard) (MB991932)
^ Joint (90) (MB991930)
2. Set the engine hanger (special tool MB991928) to the strut mounting nuts and the radiator support upper insulator mounting bolts, which are located in the engine compartment, as shown.
NOTE: Adjust the engine hanger balance by sliding the slide bracket (HI).
3. Set special tool MB991454 to hold the engine/transaxle assembly.
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CAUTION: Do not insert a flat-tipped screw driver before pressing the release fork towards direction A. Do not mistakenly insert a flat-tipped screw driver between the wedge collar and the wave spring.
1. Remove the service hole cover of the clutch housing part.
2. Pressing the release fork slightly towards direction A with a hand, insert a flat-tipped screw driver between the release bearing and the wedge collar.
CAUTION: If the flat-tipped screw driver cannot be turned easily (release bearing cannot be disengaged), remove the screw driver and press the release fork towards direction A a few times. Then, repeat the procedure. If the release bearing is prized forcibly, it may be damaged.
3. Disconnect the release bearing from the wedge collar by twisting the flat-tipped screw driver slightly (twist the handle 90°).
NOTE: When the release bearing is disconnected, the turn spring moves the release fork towards direction B fully.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< TRANSAXLE MOUNT STOPPER INSTALLATION
Install the transaxle mount stopper so that the arrow mark points vehicle upward.