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Removal (Storm)

  1. Install Engine Support Fixture (J28467-A) to prevent engine from lowering. Remove battery, battery tray and air cleaner assembly. Disconnect electrical connectors.
  2. Disconnect engine ground cable. Disconnect ignition coil ground cable at engine. Disconnect ignition coil electrical connectors. Remove ignition coil assembly. Disconnect engine wiring harness clamp.
  3. Disconnect speedometer cable, clutch cable and gearshift cables. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front tires. Remove splash shields. Disconnect ball joint from steering knuckle.
  4. Disconnect drive axles from transaxle. See FWD AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES. Remove front exhaust pipe. Remove torque rod and bracket. Disconnect left transaxle mount.
  5. Remove front transaxle mount through bolt. Remove center crossmember with rear transaxle mount. Remove engine stabilizer (stiffener). Remove flywheel dust cover from clutch housing. Support transaxle. Remove transaxle-to-engine bolts. Remove transaxle.
  6. Mark pressure plate and flywheel for reassembly reference. Loosen pressure plate attaching bolts alternately until pressure plate is released. Remove clutch disc and pressure plate. See Figure.