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D06632AB
D06638
Q10165
Filler Plug
Oil Level
0 – 5 mm
Drain Plug
D06631
MX–6
– MANUAL TRANSAXLE (E251)MANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT
13. REMOVE ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET 3 SET
BOLTS AND NUT
Torque:
Bolt A: 52 N·m (530 kgf·cm, 38 ft·lbf)
Nut B: 87 N·m (890 kgf·cm, 64 ft·lbf)
14. REMOVE ENGINE LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET
Lower the transaxle side and remove the bolt and bracket.
Torque: 52 N·m (530 kgf·cm, 38 ft·lbf)
15. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 216 N·m (2,200 kgf·cm, 159 ft·lbf)
16. RAISE VEHICLE
NOTICE:
Make sure that the vehicle is securely supported.
17. DRAIN TRANSAXLE OIL
Oil grade: API GL–4 or GL–5
Viscosity: SAE 75W–90
Capacity: 3.9 liters (4.1 US qts, 3.4 Imp. qts)
Torque: 49 N·m (500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf)
18. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and gasket from the exhaust
manifold.
Torque: 62 N·m (630 kgf·cm, 46 ft·lbf)
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 springs, gasket and pipe.
Torque: 48 N·m (490 kgf·cm, 35 ft·lbf)
19. REMOVE LH AND RH FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS
(See page SA–1)
20. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING CENTER MEMBER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and front transport hook.
Torque: 39 N·m (400 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)
(b) Support the suspension crossmember with a jack.
(c) Remove the nuts, and disconnect the suction pipe.
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SA10A–02
FA1535
SST
F02688
F02721
F02724
– SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
SA–3
REMOVAL
NOTICE:
The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected
to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the ve-
hicle with the drive shaft removed.
Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place the ve-
hicle weight on the hub bearing, first support it with
the SST.
SST 09608–16042 (09608–02021, 09608–02041)
w/ ABS:
After disconnecting the drive shaft from the axle hub,
work carefully so as not to damage the ABS speed
sensor rotor serration on the drive shaft.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. DRAIN OUT GEAR OIL
3. w/ ABS:
REMOVE BOLT AND ABS SPEED SENSOR
4. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(b) While applying the brakes, remove the nut.
5. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE (See Pub. No. RM599E on page SA–11)
6. DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT FROM LOWER
SUSPENSION ARM (See Pub. No. RM599E on page
SA–11)
7. DISCONNECT DRIVE SHAFT FROM AXLE HUB
(a) Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the drive shaft from
the axle hub.
NOTICE:
Cover the drive shaft boot and ABS speed sensor rotor with
cloth to protect it from being damaged.
(b) Push the front axle hub toward the outside of the vehicle
to separate the drive shaft from the axle hub.
8. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFTS
(a) RH drive shaft:
Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the drive shaft together
with the center bearing bracket.
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SA02Z–03
SA–10
– SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
INSTALLATION
1. LH drive shaft:
INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT TO TRANSAXLE
(a) Install a new snap ring to the inboard joint shaft.
(b) Coat the gear oil to the inboard joint shaft and differential case sliding surface.
(c) Set the snap ring with opening side facing downward.
(d) Using a brass bar and hammer, install the drive shaft.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the dust cover of the drive shaft and oil seal lip of the transaxle.
HINT:
Whether the inboard joint shaft is in contact with the pinion shaft or not can be known from the sound or feel-
ing when driving it in.
(e) Check that there is 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in.) of play in the axial direction.
(f) Check that the drive shaft cannot be removed by hand.
2. RH drive shaft:
INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT TO TRANSAXLE
(a) Coat the gear oil to the inboard joint shaft and differential case sliding surface.
(b) Install the drive shaft with the center bearing bracket.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the dust cover of the drive shaft and oil seal lip of the transaxle.
(c) Install the 2 bolts.
Torque: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
3. CONNECT DRIVE SHAFT TO AXLE HUB
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor.
4. CONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM TO LOWER BALL JOINT
Torque: 127 N·m (1,300 kgf·cm, 94 ft·lbf)
5. CONNECT TIE ROD END TO STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
(b) Install the nut and a new cotter pin.
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60.
Torque: 49 N·m (500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf)
6. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
(a) While applying brakes, install the nut.
Torque: 216 N·m (2,200 kgf·cm, 159 ft·lbf)
(b) Install the lock cap and a new cotter pin.
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60.
7. w/ABS:
INSTALL ABS SPEED SENSOR AND BOLT
Torque: 8.0 N·m (82 kgf·cm, 71 in.·lbf)
8. FILL AND CHECK GEAR OIL (See page MX–4)
9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
10. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See Pub. No. RM599E on page SA–4)
11. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See Pub. No. RM599E on page DI–115)
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BO2J3–01
I12491
H03659
H03660
: 4 Clips BO–16
– BODYINSTRUMENT PANEL
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
(a) Remove the front door opening trims.
(b) Remove the front pillar garnishes.
(c) w/ Curtain Shield Airbag:
(1) Remove the 2 bolts.
(2) Pack the airbag with protection cover.
(3) Using a screwdriver, raise the pillar garnish cover.
(4) Remove the bolt, pillar garnish cover and front pillar
garnish.
NOTICE:
Protection rang is from instrument panel to ceiling.
(d) Remove the front door scuff plates.
(e) Remove the cowl side trims.
(f) Remove the rear door opening trims.
(g) Remove the rear door scuff plates.
(h) Remove the center pillar lower covers.
(i) Remove the front seats.
2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
(See Pub. No.RM599E on page SR–13)
3. REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL
(a) Remove the 2 screws and hood lock control lever.
(b) Remove the 2 screws and lower finish panel.
4. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
(See Pub. No.RM599E on page SR–13)
(a) Remove the column cover.
(b) Remove the combination switch.
(c) Remove the steering column.
5. REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
(a) Remove the 2 screws.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the cluster finish panel, then
disconnect the connector.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
6. REMOVE COMBINATION METER