Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation: Notes
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the battery and battery tray.
- Remove the air cleaner component and air cleaner bracket. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the starter. (See STARTER (3.0L) .)
- Remove the front tires and splash shields.
- Remove the under cover.
- Remove the steering gear and linkage, and pipe assembly installation bolts from the front crossmember, then suspend the steering gear and linkage with a cable. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE (AJ) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
Tightening torque
- Pipe assembly: 7.8-10.8 Nm {79.6-110.0 kgf.cm, 69.1-95.5 in.lbf}
- Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container.WARNING:
- Improperly jacking a transaxle is dangerous. It can slip off the jack and may cause serious injury.
- Remove in the order indicated in Fig 1.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Add the specified amount of specified transaxle oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL INSPECTION .)
- Warm up the engine and transaxle, inspect for oil leakage, and inspect the transaxle operation.