Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation: Notes

1. Remove the battery and battery tray and battery bracket. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.5] ).
2. Remove the wheels and tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (FRONT AND REAR AXLES) ).
3. Remove the fresh-air duct and air cleaner component as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4. Remove the EGR pipe installation bolt (intake manifold side). (See EGR PIPE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
   Fig 1: EGR Pipe And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specification

   
5. Suspend the EGR pipe (intake manifold side) with a cable in place out of the way.
6. Drain the transaxle oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Add the specified amount of specified transaxle oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
   Fig 2: Identifying EGR Pipe Suspend Cable

   
   NOTE:

   • If the transaxle is overhauled and installed to the vehicle, perform the "INSPECTION AFTER TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION" and verify that there is no abnormality. (See INSPECTION AFTER TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION ).
   Fig 3: Identifying Manual Transaxle And Related Components