MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [A65M-R]

1. Remove the battery, and battery cover.

2. Remove the air cleaner component.

3. Separate the air pipe above the transaxle. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)

4. Remove the wheels and tires and splash shields.

5. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6. Drain the transaxle oil into a container.

7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

9. Add the specified amount of the specified transaxle oil. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [A65M-R].)

Note

• If the transaxle is overhauled and installed to the vehicle, perform the "INSPECTION AFTER TRANSAXLE OVERHAUL" and verify that there is no abnormality. (See INSPECTION AFTER TRANSAXLE OVERHAUL [A65M-R].)

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Lower Arm Ball Joint Removal Note

Caution

• Wrap a rag around the ball joint dust seal to protect it from getting damaged.

1. Pry the lower arm out of the knuckle.

No.4 Engine Mount Bracket Removal Note

1. Support the engine using the SST before removing the No.4 engine mount bracket.

2. Remove the No.4 engine mount bracket.

Manual Transaxle Removal Note

1. Remove the stud of the No.4 engine mount.

2. Loosen the SST (49 E017 5A0) and lean the engine toward the transaxle.

3. Support the transaxle on a jack.

4. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.

5. Remove the transaxle.

Manual Transaxle Installation Note

1. Set the transaxle on a jack and lift into place.

2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.

3. Install the stud of the No.4 engine mount.

27-40 N·m {2.8-4.1 kgf·m, 20-30 ft·lbf}

No.1 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Note

Caution

• Misaligning the bolts will cause damage to the bolt holes.

1. Use the SST (engine support) to make sure the transaxle bolt holes and engine mount No.1 meet evenly.

2. After the 3 bolts are set in the holes, tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

66.9-93.1 N·m {6.9-9.4 kgf·m, 49.4-68.6 ft·lbf}

No.2 Engine Mount Installation Note

1. Verify that the engine mount rubbers are installed as shown.

2. Install the engine mount to the transaxle.

3. Put the No.2 engine mount stud bolts in the installation holes when installing the engine mounting member.

4. Tighten bolt A and nut B.

A: 63.7-89.2 N·m

{6.6-9.0 kgf·m, 47.0-65.7 ft·lbf}

B: 66.6-93.1 N·m

{6.8-9.4 kgf·m, 49.2-68.6 ft·lbf}

5. Tighten nut C.

66.6-93.1 N·m {6.8-9.4 kgf·m, 49.2-68.6 ft·lbf}

6. Line up the holes of the No.4 engine mount bracket and No.4 engine mount, and install the stud bolts into the holes.

7. Tighten the stud bolts in the order indicated in the figure.

66.6-93.1 N·m {6.8-9.4 kgf·m, 49.2-68.6 ft·lbf}

8. Tighten the stud bolts installed in step 6.

85.3-116.3 N·m

{8.7-11.8 kgf·m, 62.9-85.7 ft·lbf}

9. Remove the SST (49 E017 5A0).

10. Loosen the No.2 engine mount stud bolts, and then retighten them.

85.3-116.3 N·m

{8.7-11.8 kgf·m, 62.9-85.7 ft·lbf}