Removal (Storm)
- Install Engine Support Fixture (J28467-A) to prevent engine from lowering. Remove battery, battery tray and air cleaner assembly. Disconnect electrical connectors.
- 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.
- Disconnect speedometer cable, clutch cable and gearshift cables. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front tires. Remove splash shields. Disconnect ball joint from steering knuckle.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.