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EN 47519 DW-117 (DW 110-060) Universal Engine Support Fixture

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1264561  Size: SH

    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. Object Number: 1264552  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the speedometer speed sensor electrical connector.

  4. Object Number: 1264545  Size: SH
  5. Remove the clip and the bolt from the universal joint.

  6. Object Number: 1264562  Size: SH
  7. Remove the clutch release cylinder bracket bolts (2) and the clutch release cylinder bracket (1).

  8. Object Number: 1264563  Size: SH
  9. Install the EN 47519  (1).

  10. Object Number: 1264587  Size: SH
  11. Remove the upper transaxle-to-engine bolts.

  12. Object Number: 1265527  Size: SH
  13. Remove both of the drive axle shafts (2). Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement .

  14. Object Number: 1265819  Size: SH
  15. Remove the left front transaxle support bracket bolts and nut.
  16. Remove the left front transaxle support bracket cage.

  17. Object Number: 1264588  Size: SH
  18. Remove the left front transaxle support bracket bolts (1) and the left front transaxle support bracket (2).

  19. Object Number: 1264589  Size: SH
  20. Support the transaxle with a transaxle support jack (1).

  21. Object Number: 1264591  Size: SH
  22. Remove the shift linkage bolt (2) and the shift linkage (1).

  23. Object Number: 1264599  Size: SH
  24. Remove the lower transaxle-to-engine bolts (1, 2).

  25. Object Number: 1264605  Size: SH
  26. Remove the lower transaxle-to-engine bolts.

  27. Object Number: 1264615  Size: SH
  28. Remove the left shift linkage bracket bolts (1) and the left shift linkage bracket (2).

  29. Object Number: 1264624  Size: SH
  30. Remove the transaxle.
  31. Important: Rest the transaxle only in an upright position.

  32. Slide the transaxle sideways away from the engine block.
  33. Lower the transaxle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1264589  Size: SH
  1. Support the transaxle with a transaxle support jack (1).
  2. Install the transaxle by inserting the transaxle input shaft into the clutch disc and sliding the transaxle sideways into the engine block.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1264615  Size: SH
  4. Install the left shift linkage bracket bolts (1) and the left shift linkage bracket (2).

  5. Object Number: 1264599  Size: SH
  6. Install the lower transaxle-to-engine bolts (1).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the transaxle to engine lower bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).

  8. Tighten the transaxle to engine lower bolts (2).
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the transaxle to engine lower bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1264605  Size: SH
  10. Install the lower transaxle-to-engine bolts.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the transaxle to engine lower bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1264591  Size: SH
  12. Install the shift linkage bolt and the shift linkage.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the shift linkage bolts to 14 N·m (124 lb in).


    Object Number: 1264588  Size: SH
  14. Install the left front transaxle support bracket bolts (1) and the left front transaxle support bracket (2).

  15. Object Number: 1265819  Size: SH
  16. Install the left front transaxle support bracket cage.
  17. Install the left front transaxle support bracket bolts and nut.
  18. Tighten
    Tighten the left front transaxle support bracket bolts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

  19. Install both of the drive axle shafts. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft and Inner Shaft Housing Replacement .

  20. Object Number: 1264587  Size: SH
  21. Install the upper transaxle-to-engine bolts.
  22. Tighten
    Tighten the upper transaxle to engine bolts to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1264563  Size: SH
  23. Remove the EN 47519  (1).

  24. Object Number: 1264562  Size: SH
  25. Install the clutch release cylinder bracket bolts 2) and the clutch release cylinder bracket (1).
  26. Tighten
    Tighten the clutch release cylinder bracket bolts to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1264545  Size: SH
  27. Install the clip and the bolt to the universal joint.

  28. Object Number: 1264552  Size: SH
  29. Connect the speedometer speed sensor electrical connector.

  30. Object Number: 1264561  Size: SH
  31. Connect the backup lamp switch electrical connector.
  32. Inspect the fluid lever. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level Inspection .