Automatic Transaxle: Removal

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Remove the engine cover.

Fig 1: Removing Engine Cover
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Remove the battery terminal.
Remove the air duct.

Fig 2: Removing Air Duct
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Remove the battery tray.

Fig 3: Removing Battery Tray
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Remove the upper and lower air cleaner.

Fig 4: Removing Upper Air Cleaner
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Fig 5: Removing Lower Air Cleaner
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After removing the CKP sensor, O2 sensor and oil pressure switch wiring bracket, separate the connectors.
Remove the speedometer sensor connector.
Remove the transaxle range switch.

Fig 6: Removing Transaxle Range Switch
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Remove the oil cooler hose.

Fig 7: Removing Oil Cooler Hose
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Remove the clip (transaxle side) of the shift cable.

Fig 8: Removing Clip (Transaxle Side) Of Shift Cable
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Separate the steering column shaft joint.

Fig 9: Separating Steering Column Shaft Joint
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Separate the power steering oil pump hose.

Fig 10: Separating Power Steering Oil Pump Hose
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NOTE: Be careful not to leak after separating.
Separate the hose after removing the clip of the power steering return hose.

Fig 11: Separating Hose After Removing Clip Of Power Steering Return Hose
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Remove the upper connecting transaxle bolt.

Fig 12: Removing Upper Connecting Transaxle Bolt
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Separate the start motor.

Fig 13: Separating Start Motor
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Install the engine support fixture.
After removing the tire, remove the caliper.

Fig 14: Removing Caliper
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Remove the transaxle side cover.

Fig 15: Removing Transaxle Side Cover
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Remove the transaxle under cover.

Fig 16: Removing Transaxle Under Cover
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Separate the tie rod end.

Fig 17: Separating Tie Rod End
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Remove the wheel speed sensor and the knuckle mounting bolt.

Fig 18: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor & Knuckle Mounting Bolt
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Drain the oil.

Fig 19: Locating Oil Drain Plug
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Remove the transaxle mounting bracket.
1. Insulator bolt
  
  Fig 20: Removing Transaxle Mounting Bracket Insulator Bolt
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2. Body mounting bolt (Upper)
  
  Fig 21: Removing Body Mounting Bolt (Upper)
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3. Body mounting bolt (Side)
  
  Fig 22: Removing Body Mounting Bolt (Side)
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4. Transaxle side mounting bolt
Fig 23: Removing Transaxle Side Mounting Bolt
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Remove the front roll stopper.
1. Insulator bolt
  
  Fig 24: Removing Front Roll Stopper Insulator Bolt
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2. Stopper bolt (Upper)
  
  Fig 25: Remove Front Roll Stopper Bolt (Upper)
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3. Stopper bolt (Lower)
Fig 26: Removing Front Roll Stopper Bolt (Lower)
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Remove the rear roll stopper.
1. Insulator bolt
  
  Fig 27: Removing Rear Roll Stopper Insulator Bolt
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2. Stopper bolt
Fig 28: Removing Rear Roll Stopper Bolt
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Remove the drive shaft.
Remove the front muffler.

Fig 29: Removing Front Muffler
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Remove the sub frame mounting bolt.

Fig 30: Removing Sub Frame Mounting Bolt
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Install the jack under the transaxle assembly.
Remove the transaxle lower mounting bolt to the engine.
Remove the transaxle assembly.