Part 2

The content of this article/image reflects the changes identified in TSB-SB0351-10.

TRANSAXLE REPLACEMENT SUPPLEMENT

REMOVAL (Continued)

16. Remove the front wheel opening extension pad LH.

17. Remove the engine under cover LH.

18. Remove the front wheel opening extension pad RH.

19. Remove the front fender apron seal LH.

20. Remove the front fender apron seal RH.

21. Drain the automatic transaxle fluid.





A. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket from the automatic transaxle.





B. Remove the refill plug and gasket from the automatic transaxle.





C. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube.

D. Drain the automatic transaxle fluid from the automatic transaxle.

E. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube.

Torque: 0.8 Nm (8 kgf*cm, 7 in*lbf)





F. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the gasket and the overflow plug to the automatic transaxle.

Torque: 40 Nm (408 kgf*cm, 30 ft*lbf)





G. Install the refill plug.

Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft*lbf)





22. Separate the front suspension lower No. 1 arms.

Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front suspension lower No. 1 arm from the lower ball joint.





23. Separate the front axle assembly.

A. Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the axle hub.

B. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.

NOTICE
Be careful NOT to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.





24. Using the SSTs, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

SST: 09520-01010-02, 09520-32040-01

NOTICE
* Be careful NOT to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot, or oil seal.
* Be careful NOT to drop the drive shaft assembly.





25. Remove the front drive shaft assembly RH.

A. Using a screwdriver, remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring.

B. Remove the bolt and the front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.

NOTICE:
Do NOT damage the boor or oil seal.





26. Separate the front stabilizer link assembly by removing the nut.

27. Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly.





A. Disconnect the connector.





B. Remove the 2 bolts and support bracket.





C. Remove the 2 nuts and bracket.

D. Remove the 4 nuts, 2 bolts and front exhaust pipe assembly.

E. Remove the 2 gaskets from the front exhaust pipe assembly and center exhaust pipe assembly.

28. Remove the engine mounting insulator bolts and nuts from the sub-frame assembly.





A. Remove the 5 hole plugs.





B. Remove the 9 nuts, and separate the front frame assembly.

29. Remove the bolts that hold down the power steering line to the sub frame.





30. Remove the bolts that hold the power steering link assembly to the sub frame.

Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, and the power steering link assembly.

NOTICE
Because the nut has its own stopper, do NOT turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut fixed.

31. Install the SST 00002-2SUPP, secondary safety support straps.

SST: 00002-2SUPP





A. Loop the strap over the frame rail rearward of the radiator support and secure the hook to the strap's floating D-ring.





B. Feed the strap over the sub-frame and under the engine in an "X" pattern.





C. Connect the strap's hook into the torque box tie-down holes. This allows the sub frame to be removed without the need to remove the support strap.

D. Ratchet the support strap until it is snugly seated on the engine and transaxle assembly.

NOTE
Make sure that the engine moving control rod is NOT disconnected because the rod is also used as additional safety support.

32. Place a lift under the sub frame.





33. Remove the sub frame.

CAUTION
Before removing the bolts ensure the Engine Support Bar is secure and is supporting the engine weight to ensure no damage to vehicle or technician.

A. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts, and frame side rail plate RH and LH.

B. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and front suspension member brace rear RH and LH.

34. Slowly lower the sub frame.

35. Remove the flywheel housing under cover.





A. Remove the flywheel housing under cover.





B. Using the SSTs, hold the crankshaft pulley while removing the flex plate bolts. SST can also be used to rotate engine to access the next bolt to remove.

SST: 09213-54015, 09330-00021, 91551-80650





C. Remove the 6 drive plate and torque converter clutch setting bolts.

HINT:
There will be one black colored bolt.

36. Place a transmission jack under the transmission.





37. Remove the lower (5) bell housing bolts.

38. Lower the transmission away from the vehicle.