Special Tools

DW-110-060 Engine Assembly Support Fixture

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. Remove the shift control cables (1) from the transaxle using a suitable tool.
6. Remove the cables (2) from the shift control cable bracket.



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



8. Remove the 3 upper transaxle retaining bolts.



9. Install the DW-110-060 support fixture .
10. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
11. Remove the engine under cover, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement.



12. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement.



13. Remove the engine crossmember. Refer to Engine Front Crossmember Replacement.



14. Remove the 3 rear transaxle mounting bracket bolts and bracket.



15. Remove the 3 front damper bush bracket bolts and bracket.
16. Remove the frame brace. Refer to Frame Brace Replacement.
17. Remove the drive axle shafts. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.



18. Support the transaxle assembly using the supporting jack.



19. Remove the 7 lower transaxle retaining bolts.



20. Remove the 4 left upper transaxle mounting bracket bolts.



21. Carefully remove the transaxle assembly from the vehicle.

1. Install the transaxle into the vehicle and support the transaxle assembly using the supporting jack.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




2. Install the 4 left upper transaxle mounting bracket bolts and tighten to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).



3. Install the 7 lower transaxle retaining bolts and tighten to 27-35 N·m (20-26 lb ft).
4. Remove the transaxle support jack.
5. Install the drive axle shafts. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
6. Install the frame brace. Refer to Frame Brace Replacement.



7. Install the front damper bush bracket and the 3 bolts and tighten to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).



8. Install the rear transaxle mounting bracket and the 3 bolts and tighten to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).



9. Install the engine crossmember. Refer to Engine Front Crossmember Replacement.



10. Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement.
11. Install the engine under cover, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement.
12. Lower the vehicle.



13. Remove the DW-110-060 support fixture from the engine.



14. Install the 3 upper transaxle retaining bolts and tighten to 60-85 N·m (44-63 lb ft).



15. Install the clutch release cylinder bracket and the clutch release cylinder bracket bolts and tighten to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).



16. Install the shift control cables (2) to the shift control cable bracket.
17. Install the shift control cables (1) to the transaxle.



18. Connect the speedometer driven gear electrical wiring connector.
19. Connect the backup lamp switch electrical wiring connector.
20. Install the engine cover, the air cleaner duct, and the air cleaner housing assembly.
21. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
22. Execute the air bleeding. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding.
23. Adjust the shift control cable. Refer to Shift Linkage Adjustment.
24. Inspect the fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level Inspection.