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Tools Required

DW-110-060 Engine Assembly Support Fixture

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1862873  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the engine cover, the air cleaner duct, and the air cleaner housing assembly.
  3. Disconnect the backup lamp switch electrical wiring connector.
  4. Disconnect the speedometer driven gear electrical wiring connector.

  5. Object Number: 1862354  Size: SH
  6. Remove the shift control cables (1) from the transaxle using a suitable tool.
  7. Remove the cables (2) from the shift control cable bracket.

  8. Object Number: 1862874  Size: SH
  9. Remove the clutch release cylinder bracket bolts and the clutch release cylinder bracket.

  10. Object Number: 1862875  Size: SH
  11. Remove the 3 upper transaxle retaining bolts.

  12. Object Number: 1862926  Size: SH
  13. Install the DW-110-060 .
  14. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  15. Remove the engine under cover, if equipped.

  16. Object Number: 1862958  Size: SH
  17. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement .

  18. Object Number: 1862996  Size: SH
  19. Remove the center member. Refer to Front Suspension Support Brace Replacement .

  20. Object Number: 1862999  Size: SH
  21. Remove the 3 rear transaxle mounting bracket bolts and bracket.

  22. Object Number: 1863001  Size: SH
  23. Remove the 3 front damper bush bracket bolts and bracket.
  24. Remove the front suspension impact left beam. Refer to I-Beam Suspension Replacement .
  25. Remove the drive axle shafts. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .

  26. Object Number: 1863004  Size: SH
  27. Support the transaxle assembly using the supporting jack.

  28. Object Number: 1863034  Size: SH
  29. Remove the 7 lower transaxle retaining bolts.

  30. Object Number: 1863039  Size: SH
  31. Remove the 4 left upper transaxle mounting bracket bolts.

  32. Object Number: 1863004  Size: SH
  33. Carefully remove the transaxle assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1863004  Size: SH
  1. Install the transaxle into the vehicle and support the transaxle assembly using the supporting jack.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1863039  Size: SH
  3. Install the 4 left upper transaxle mounting bracket bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the left upper transaxle mounting bracket bolts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1863034  Size: SH
  5. Install the 7 lower transaxle retaining bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the lower transaxle retaining bolts to 27-35 N·m (20-26 lb ft).

  7. Remove the transaxle support jack.
  8. Install the drive axle shafts. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  9. Install the front suspension impact left beam. Refer to I-Beam Suspension Replacement .

  10. Object Number: 1863001  Size: SH
  11. Install the front damper bush bracket and the 3 bolts.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the front damper bush bracket bolts to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1862999  Size: SH
  13. Install the rear transaxle mounting bracket and the 3 bolts.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the rear transaxle mounting bracket bolts to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1862996  Size: SH
  15. Install the center member. Refer to Front Suspension Support Brace Replacement .

  16. Object Number: 1862958  Size: SH
  17. Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement .
  18. Install the engine under cover, if equipped.
  19. Lower the vehicle.
  20. Remove the DW-110-060 from the engine.

  21. Object Number: 1862875  Size: SH
  22. Install the 3 upper transaxle retaining bolts.
  23. Tighten
    Tighten the upper transaxle retaining bolts to 60-85 N·m (44-63 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1862874  Size: SH
  24. Install the clutch release cylinder bracket and the clutch release cylinder bracket bolts.
  25. Tighten
    Tighten the clutch release cylinder bracket bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1862354  Size: SH
  26. Install the shift control cables (2) to the shift control cable bracket.
  27. Install the shift control cables (1) to the transaxle.

  28. Object Number: 1862873  Size: SH
  29. Connect the speedometer driven gear electrical wiring connector.
  30. Connect the backup lamp switch electrical wiring connector.
  31. Install the engine cover, the air cleaner duct, and the air cleaner housing assembly.
  32. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  33. Execute the air bleeding. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding .
  34. Adjust the shift control cable. Refer to Shift Linkage Adjustment .
  35. Inspect the fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level Inspection .