Automatic Transaxle: Removal

Remove the air duct.
Remove the battery.
Remove the battery tray.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
Remove the intercooler inlet pipe.
Disconnect the connectors relevant to a transaxle.

Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Connector (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Locating Transaxle Connector (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the ground earth wire.
Remove the bolt (B) which mounts the clutch release cylinder (A) to the inhibitor switch.

Fig 3: Locating Bolt And Clutch Release Cylinder
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Detach the clutch release cylinder (B) clip (A).

Fig 4: Locating Clutch Release Cylinder And Clip
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Detach the hoses (A), loosening the oil cooler hose clamps.

Fig 5: Locating Oil Cooler Hoses And Clamps
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Using SST (09200-38001), support the engine.

Fig 6: Supporting Engine Using SST (09200-38001)
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Remove the transaxle mounting bracket bolts (A).

Fig 7: Locating Transaxle Mounting Bracket Bolts
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Fig 8: Locating Transaxle Mounting Bracket
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Remove the transaxle upper mounting bolts (A).

Fig 9: Locating Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolts
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Remove the bolts which mount the transaxle to the front sub frame.
Lift up the vehicle.
After removing the oil drain plug (A), Drain the fluid.

Fig 10: Locating Oil Drain Plug
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Support the transaxle with a jack.
Remove the steering column bolt (See STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ).
Remove the driveshaft (See DRIVESHAFT AND AXLE GENERAL INFORMATION ).
Remove the bolt (A) which mount the transaxle to the rear sub-frame.

Fig 11: Locating Bolt Which Mount Transaxle To Rear Sub-Frame
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Remove the sub-frame. If it is 4 wheel 1 drive vehicle (4WD), remove the propeller shaft first (See PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY ).

Fig 12: Identifying Sub-Frame
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Fig 13: Identifying Transaxle Lower Mounting Bolts
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Remove the transaxle lower mounting bolts.
Remove the transaxle assembly.