Transaxle

1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then drain coolant into suitable container.
2. Disconnect windshield washer hose and hood hinge links, then remove hood.
3. Disconnect and/or remove the following components:
a. Upper radiator hose.
b. Engine ground straps.
c. Wiring harness connectors to distributor and ignition coil and distributor high tension lead.
d. Disconnect hoses, then remove pre-heater valve.
e. Hoses to vacuum pump, crankcase ventilation system and brake booster.
f. Hydraulic hose to clutch slave cylinder. Plug hose and cylinder openings to prevent entry of dirt.
g. Main harness connector at rear of engine.
h. Wiring harness connectors at alternator and oil pressure switch.
i. Heater and expansion tank hoses.
j. Lower radiator hose.
k. Throttle cable at housing and bracket.
l. Wiring harness connector to oxygen sensor.
m. Fuel lines to engine. Prior to removal, clean area surrounding fuel lines to prevent contamination. After fuel line removal, plug openings to prevent fuel spillage.
n. Oil cooler hoses. Plug hoses and open fittings.
o. Remove power steering pump and set aside.
p. Wiring harness connectors to APC solenoid, if equipped.
q. Remove APC solenoid, if equipped.
r. Wiring harness connector to knock sensor, if equipped.
s. If equipped with A/C, remove compressor mounting bolts, secure compressor in right hand wheel housing, disconnect A/C wiring harness connectors and remove auxiliary fan.
4. Remove clamps and boots from inner ends of driveshafts.
5. Place spacer tool 83 93 209 between upper control arm underside and car body. Insert tool from wheel housing side and ensure tool is properly positioned to unload suspension when vehicle is raised.
6. Raise and support front of vehicle.
7. Unbolt lower control arm from steering knuckle, then pull knuckle and axle assembly outward and support against outer end of the lower control arm.
8. Disconnect shift linkage from transmission.
9. Disconnect exhaust pipe from engine.
10. Remove speedometer cable from engine.
11. Remove rear engine mounting bolts.
12. Loosen front engine mounting nut enough to allow mount to be lifted out of bracket.
13. On models equipped with power steering, disconnect hydraulic hoses at servo pump and plug exposed openings.
14. Install suitable lifting device on engine and raise engine/transmission assembly slightly. Move engine/transmission assembly from side to side to free universal joints, then remove assembly.
15. Remove engine/transmission assembly from chassis. Place protective covers on universal joints and boots to prevent entry of dirt.
16. Separation of the engine/transmission assembly is not necessary to overhaul the transmission. If the transmission is to be overhauled while attached to the engine, the flywheel and starter must be removed. If transmission separation is desired, use the following procedure:
a. Clean engine/transmission assembly.
b. Drain engine oil, then remove ring gear cover.
c. Using slide hammer No. 83 90 270 and joint 87 90 529, remove clutch shaft.
d. Remove slave cylinder attaching bolts, then engine-to-transmission attaching bolts.
e. Carefully separate transmission from engine. Do not attempt to force engine and transmission apart without first ensuring all bolts have been removed.
17. Reverse procedure to install.