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Transaxle Assembly: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Install the Engine Support Fixture (SA9105E). Fasten the radiator to the upper radiator support. See Fig 1 . Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the wheels. Remove the left inner splash shield.
    2. NOTE: Hold the ball stud from turning when removing/installing the nut. The ball stud boot can become torn and damaged if the ball stud turns.
  2. Remove the ball joints. Remove the tie rod outer to the knuckle nut. DO NOT attempt to separate the joint using a wedge-type tool because seal may be damaged. Using the Tie Rod Separator (SA91100C), separate the tie rod from the knuckle. See Fig 2 .
  3. Remove the lower control arm ball stud cotter pin and nut. Discard the cotter pin. Disengage the ball stud from the knuckle. DO NOT allow the stud to rotate. Secure the link stud with a wrench in order to remove the nut. Remove the lower stabilizer bar links. Remove the steering gear from the steering column assembly.
  4. Remove the rear transaxle mount-to-cradle bolts. Remove the rear transaxle mount bracket-to-transaxle bolts. Remove the front lower mount through bolt from the cradle. Ensure that the front air dam deflector stays connected to the cradle. Remove the front air dam deflector from the body.
  5. Place a jack under the cradle and remove the cradle bolts. Carefully remove the cradle from the vehicle.
    6. NOTE: DO NOT use excessive force when disconnecting shift cables or damage may result.
  6. Using the Fascia Retainer Remover (J-36346), disconnect the shift lever cables from the shift control housing by prying with even pressure. Disconnect the shift lever cables from the shift lever cable bracket.
  7. Disconnect the pressure line from the clutch actuator cylinder by removing the "C" clip, then pull the line away from the clutch actuator cylinder. Disconnect the backup lamp switch and front wheel speed sensor. Drain the transaxle fluid.
  8. Remove the front transaxle mount from the transaxle. Using the Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Remover (J-45341) and Slide Hammer (SA9173G), disengage the right drive axle from the intermediate drive shaft. Secure the drive axle away from the intermediate drive shaft. Remove the intermediate drive shaft bearing retainer-to-support bracket bolts.
  9. Remove the intermediate drive shaft. If the intermediate drive shaft is difficult to remove, use the Stub Shaft Assembly Remover (J-44017) and the Axle Puller (SA9133T). Using the rear wheel drive shaft remover and slide hammer, remove the left drive axle. Secure the drive axle out of the way.
  10. Remove the bolts from the top transaxle mount. Lower the vehicle. Lower the transaxle, with the engine support fixture, enough to remove the transaxle. Raise the vehicle. Secure the transaxle to the transaxle jack.
    11. NOTE: Continue with the following step only if further transmission service in addition to clutch access is necessary.
  11. Remove the transaxle housing bolts on the engine side. Remove the transaxle housing bolts on the transaxle side. See Fig 3 . Lower the transaxle support stand.
Fig 1: Supporting Engine
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Fig 2: Removing Tie Rod End
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Fig 3: Separating Transaxle From Engine
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