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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION .
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the transaxle assembly. Refer to the following:
    • TRANSAXLE REPLACEMENT in Automatic Transmission - MU5 for all wheel drive automatic transaxle
    • TRANSAXLE REPLACEMENT in Automatic Transmission - MU4 for 4-speed automatic transaxle
    • TRANSAXLE REPLACEMENT in Manual Transmission - MK5 for 5-speed manual transaxle
    • TRANSAXLE REPLACEMENT in Manual Transmission - MTN for 6-speed manual transaxle
  3. If equipped with a manual transmission, remove the clutch and pressure plate. Refer to CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Clutch.
  4. Remove the eight flywheel retaining bolts.
  5. Remove the flywheel from the crankshaft.
  6. Clean any grease or dirt from the crankshaft flange outer surface using a suitable solvent.
    Fig 1: Removing Flywheel
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