Manual Transmission Assembly: Removal

Disconnection of battery ground terminal (refer to REMOVAL )
Removal of under cover front AL (refer to REMOVAL )
Removal of under cover COMPL T/M (refer to REMOVAL )
Drain of manual transmission oil (refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL )
Removal of exhaust manifold
(Refer to REMOVAL )
Removal of propeller shaft with center bearing assembly
(Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY )
Removal of stabilizer bar FR
(Refer to REMOVAL )
Removal of starter assembly
(Refer to REMOVAL )
Disconnection of wiring harness
NOTE: Secure the disconnected harnesses using tape, etc. to keep them out of the way.
1. Release the lock of the connector A to move the lock lever, and disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 1: Releasing Connector Lock
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2. Disconnect the connector B.
3. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Connector B, Connectors And Ground Cable Bolt
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4. Remove the bolts, then disconnect the ground cable.
5. Release the clamp and disconnect the wiring harness.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Wiring Harness Clamp Bracket Bolt
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6. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wiring harness clamp bracket.
Disconnection of clutch release cylinder assembly
1. Remove 2 bolts to disconnect the clutch release cylinder assembly.
  NOTE: Hang the clutch release cylinder assembly with rope, etc. not to apply excessive force to the clutch pipe.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Clutch Release Cylinder Assembly Bolts
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Install the SST to the engine unit.
Standard value: T=43N.m {438kgf.cm} {31.7 ft-lb}

SST 12281-38150 (Engine hanger No. 1), 901191420 (Bolt)

Fig 5: Installing SST To Engine Unit
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Remove the clip securing the bulkhead harness to the vehicle.
- Left hand
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Bulkhead Harness Clip (Left Hand)
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- Right hand
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Bulkhead Harness Clip (Right Hand)
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Set the SST to the vehicle to support the engine.
SST 99099AJ000 (Engine hanger), 18679AA020 (Adjuster)
CAUTION:
- Keep the harness from being caught in when setting the SST on the vehicle.
- Use a shackle with the load capacity of 250 kg {551 lb} or more.
Fig 8: Identifying Engine Hanger Shackle
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Fig 9: Installing Engine Hanger (SST)
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Turn the handle on the top of the SST clockwise to lift the engine gradually until the stud bolt of the engine mounting is pulled out from the engine mounting hole of the crossmember.
CAUTION:
- To prevent damage to the SST threaded portion, turn the handle after applying grease or lubricants to the SST threaded portion.
- To prevent damage caused by contact of parts, lift gradually while paying attention to the clearance of each part.
Disconnection of manual transmission assembly
1. Remove the bolt connecting the manual transmission assembly.
  
  Fig 10: Locating Manual Transmission Assembly Bolt
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Disconnection of floor shift control shaft
1. Turn over the shift & select lever boot and remove the clip and the plate washer.
2. Disconnect the floor shift control shaft from the lever CP.
3. Remove the shift & select lever boot.
  
  Fig 11: Disconnecting Floor Shift Control Shaft From Lever CP
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Removal of exhaust pipe support No. 1
1. Remove 2 bolts to remove the exhaust pipe support No. 1.
  
  Fig 12: Locating Exhaust Pipe Support No. 1 Bolts
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Support of manual transmission assembly
1. Hold the manual transmission assembly.
  CAUTION:
  - Make sure that the manual transmission assembly is placed at the center of the cradle of the high mission jack.
  - Securely hold the engine assembly to prevent it from tilting when removing the manual transmission assembly.
  Fig 13: Supporting Manual Transmission Assembly
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Removal of engine rear mounting member
1. Remove 4 bolts, 2 nuts, and 2 washers to remove the engine rear mounting member.
  
  Fig 14: Locating Engine Rear Mounting Member Bolts And Nuts
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Removal of shift lever pin
1. Release the lock and pull out the 2 shift lever pins.
  
  Fig 15: Removing Shift Lever Pins
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Removal of manual transmission assembly
1. Remove 3 bolts and 2 nuts to remove the manual transmission assembly.
  
  Fig 16: Locating Manual Transmission Assembly Bolts And Nuts
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  CAUTION:
  - Retract the high mission jack until the input shaft is pulled out from the clutch cover.
  - Be careful not to damage the extension housing breather plug.
  - Do not shake the manual transmission assembly excessively to prevent damage to the input shaft.
  - To prevent damage to the knock pin, do not pry apart the contact surface of the manual transmission assembly and the engine assembly excessively.
  NOTE: If it is difficult to remove the manual transmission assembly, use a KTC mighty bar or equivalent to pry apart the joint between the manual transmission assembly and engine assembly and remove the manual transmission assembly.
  
  Fig 17: Locating Pry Points
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2. Remove 4 bolts to remove the engine mounting insulator RR No. 1.
3. Remove the lever CP. (Refer to REMOVAL )
4. Remove the control shift lever retainer sub-assembly from the control shift lever retainer.
  
  Fig 19: Identifying Control Shift Lever Retainer Sub-Assembly
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5. Remove the 2 outer bushings and 2 inner bushings from the control shift lever retainer.
  
  Fig 20: Identifying Outer And Inner Bushings
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Removal of floor shift control shaft
1. Remove the clip and the plate washer, and remove the front shift control shaft.
2. Remove the 2 collars from the knuckle.
  
  Fig 21: Locating Knuckle Collars
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Removal of knuckle
1. Release the crimp on the control shaft collar.
2. After sliding the control shaft collar, press down the pin with the L-shaped tool and push it up, then pull it out with pliers while applying a cloth to prevent damage to the pin.
3. Remove the knuckle and the control shaft collar from the manual transmission assembly.
  
  Fig 22: Locating Knuckle Control Shaft Collar And Pin
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4. Remove the cushion from the knuckle.