For 1990-2009 cars

#### Special Tools

J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture

### Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

1. Install J 28467-B .
2. Remove the battery and battery tray.
3. Remove the shift linkage assembly. Refer to Shift Control Linkage Replacement.
4. Remove the drive axle shaft. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Replacement.
5. Disconnect the backup lamp switch electrical connector.
6. Disconnect the speedometer speed sensor electrical connector.
7. Remove the clutch release cylinder retaining bolts and the clutch release cylinder.
8. Remove the damping block connection nut and bolt.
9. Remove the rear mounting bracket bolts.
10. Remove the rear mounting bracket from the transaxle.
11. Remove the rear damping block retaining bolts.
12. Remove the rear damping block from the front cross member.
13. Remove the cage retaining bolts.
14. Remove the transaxle upper mounting bracket bolts.
15. Remove the upper mounting bracket and cage.
16. Remove the transaxle upper retaining bolts.
17. Support the transaxle with a transaxle support jack.
18. Remove the transaxle lower retaining bolts.

Note: Rest the transaxle only in an upright position

19. Remove the transaxle.
20. Slide the transaxle sideways away from the engine block.
21. Lower the transaxle.

### Installation Procedure

1. Support the transaxle with a transaxle support jack.
2. Install the transaxle by inserting the transaxle input shaft into the clutch disc and sliding the transaxle sideways into the engine block.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the transaxle lower retaining bolts.

Tighten

• | Tighten the transaxle lower retaining bolts (1) to 73 N·m (54 lb ft).

• | Tighten the transaxle lower retaining bolts (2) to 31 N·m (23 lb ft).

• | Tighten the transaxle lower retaining bolt (3) to 21 N·m (15 lb ft).

4. Install the transaxle upper retaining bolts and tighten to 73 N·m (54 lb ft).
5. Install the cage retaining bolt and cage.
6. Install the transaxle upper mounting bracket.
7. Install the transaxle upper mounting bracket bolts and tighten to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).
8. Install the rear damping block retaining bolts and tighten to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
9. Install the rear damping block from the front cross member.
10. Install the rear mounting bracket and bracket bolts and tighten to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).
11. Install the damping block connection nut and bolt and tighten to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).
12. Install the clutch release cylinder.
13. Install the clutch release cylinder bolts and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
14. Connect the speedometer speed sensor electrical connector.
15. Connect the backup lamp switch electrical connector.
16. Remove J 28467-B
17. Install the drive axle shaft. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Replacement.
18. Install the shift linkage assembly. Refer to Shift Control Linkage Replacement.
19. Install the battery and battery tray.
20. Inspect the fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level Inspection.