Tools Required

J 28467-B (DW-110-060) Universal Engine Support Fixture

Notice: When removing or installing the backup lamp switch, do not use an open end wrench. Use only a socket in order to avoid damage to the switch assembly.




1. Disconnect the backup lamp switch electrical connector.
2. Disconnect the speedometer speed sensor electrical connector.



3. Remove the clip and the bolt from the universal joint.



4. Remove the clutch release cylinder bracket bolts and the clutch release cylinder bracket.



5. Install the J 28467-B (1).



6. Remove the transaxle-to-engine upper bolts.



7. Remove the left front transaxle mounting bracket nut.
8. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
9. Remove both of the drive axle shafts. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Replacement .



10. Support the transaxle with a transaxle support jack.
11. Remove the crossmember. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement .
12. Remove the exhaust pipe nuts. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement .
13. Remove the front transaxle mounting bracket bolts and nut.



14. Remove the rear transaxle mounting bracket bolts and bracket.



15. Remove the transaxle-to-engine lower bolts.



16. Slide the transaxle sideways away from the engine block.
17. Lower the transaxle.

1. Support the transaxle with a transaxle support jack.
2. Install the transaxle by inserting the transaxle input shaft into the clutch disc and sliding the transaxle sideways into the engine block.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




3. Install the transaxle-to-engine lower bolts.

Tighten

•	Tighten the transaxle-to-engine lower bolts (1) to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).

•	Tighten the transaxle-to-engine lower bolt (2) to 21 N·m (15 lb ft).

•	Tighten the transaxle-to-engine lower bolts (3) to 31 N·m (23 lb ft).




4. Install the rear transaxle mounting bracket and the bolts.

Tighten

•	Tighten the rear transaxle mounting bracket bolts (1) to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).

•	Tighten the rear transaxle mounting bracket bolt (2) to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).




5. Install the front transaxle mounting bracket bolts and the nut.

Tighten
Tighten the front transaxle mounting bracket bolts and nut to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).




6. Install the exhaust pipe nuts. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement .
7. Install the crossmember. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement .
8. Install the drive axles. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Replacement .
9. Install the left front transaxle mounting bracket nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 155 N·m (114 lb ft).




10. Install the upper transaxle-to-engine bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the transaxle-to-engine upper bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).




11. Remove the J 28467-B (1).



12. Install the clutch release cylinder bracket and the clutch release cylinder bracket bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the clutch release cylinder bracket bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).




13. Install the bolt and the clip onto the universal joint.



14. Connect the speedometer speed sensor electrical connector.
15. Connect the backup lamp switch electrical connector.
16. Inspect the fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level Inspection .