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MX050±01
Q09982
Q09983
Q09984
Q09985
MX±4
± MANUAL TRANSAXLE (E153)MANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT
1805 Author: Date:
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE HOOD
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Adjust the hood.
(See page BO±10)
2. REMOVE BATTERY AND AIR CLEANER CASE AS-
SEMBLY WITH AIR HOSE
3. w/ Cruise Control:
REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
(a) Disconnect the cruise control actuator connector.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and cruise control actuator with the
bracket.
Torque: 13 N´m (130 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)
4. REMOVE STARTER
(a) Disconnect the connector and wire from the starter.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
Torque: 39 N´m (400 kgf´cm, 29 ft´lbf)
5. DISCONNECT CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the release cylinder.
Torque: 12 N´m (120 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the 2 set bolts and nut of the clutch accumulator.
Torque:
Bolt: 21 N´m (210 kgf´cm, 15 ft´lbf)
Nut: 26 N´m (270 kgf´cm, 20 ft´lbf)
(c) Remove the set bolt of the clutch line bracket.
Torque: 12 N´m (120 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)
6. DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE
Remove the set bolt of the ground cable from the transaxle.
7. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE FROM CLAMP
8. DISCONNECT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR AND
BACK±UP LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTORS
9. DISCONNECT CONTROL CABLE
(a) Remove the 2 clips and washers.
(b) Remove the 2 clips from the cables.
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Q09986
Q09987
Filler Plug
Oil Level
0 ± 5 mm
Drain Plug
Q09988
± MANUAL TRANSAXLE (E153)MANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT
MX±5
1806 Author: Date:
10. REMOVE 5 TRANSAXLE UPPER SIDE MOUNTING
BOLTS
Torque:
17 mm head: 64 N´m (650 kgf´cm, 47 ft´lbf)
11. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
12. RAISE VEHICLE
NOTICE:
Make sure that the vehicle is securely supported.
13. REMOVE ENGINE REAR SIDE SHUTTER PLATE AND
LH AND RH FENDER APRON SEALS
14. DRAIN TRANSAXLE OIL
Oil grade: API GL±4 or GL±5
Viscosity: SAE 75W±90
Capacity: 4.2 liters (4.4 US qts, 3.7 Imp. qts)
Torque: 49 N´m (500 kgf´cm, 36 ft´lbf)
15. REMOVE LH AND RH DRIVE SHAFTS
(See page SA±25)
16. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and exhaust pipe support stay.
Torque: 33 N´m (330 kgf´cm, 24 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the 4 nuts and 2 gaskets from the exhaust man-
ifold.
Torque: 62 N´m (630 kgf´cm, 46 ft´lbf)
(c) Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and gasket.
Torque: 56 N´m (570 kgf´cm, 41 ft´lbf)
(d) Remove the 2 set bolts of the No.1 exhaust pipe support
bracket.
Torque: 33 N´m (330 kgf´cm, 24 ft´lbf)
(e) Remove the front exhaust pipe.
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Q09989
Q09990
Q09991
Q09992
Q09993
MX±6
± MANUAL TRANSAXLE (E153)MANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT
1807 Author: Date:
17. DISCONNECT PS GEAR ASSEMBLY FROM FRONT
SUSPENSION MEMBER
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the stabilizer bar link
from the stabilizer bar.
Torque: 39 N´m (400 kgf´cm, 29 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the 4 set bolts of the stabilizer bar bracket.
Torque: 19 N´m (195 kgf´cm, 14 ft´lbf)
(c) Remove the 2 bolts, nut and No.1 fuel tube protector.
(d) Tie the PS gear assembly to the proper position with a
code or an equivalent to suspend the assembly securely.
(e) Remove the 2 set bolts and nuts of the PS gear assembly.
Torque: 181 N´m (1,850 kgf´cm, 134 ft´lbf)
18. DISCONNECT FRONT ENGINE ABSORBER FROM
TRANSAXLE
Remove the 2 bolts.
Torque: 48 N´m (490 kgf´cm, 35 ft´lbf)
19. REMOVE RH EXHAUST MANIFOLD STAY
Remove the bolt, nut and stay.
Torque: 20 N´m (200 kgf´cm, 14 ft´lbf)
20. REMOVE 3 ENGINE FRONT SIDE MOUNTING BOLTS
Torque:
Silver bolt: 44 N´m (450 kgf´cm, 33 ft´lbf)
Green bolt: 66 N´m (670 kgf´cm, 48 ft´lbf)
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Q09994
Q09995
Q09996
CA
C
A
CB
AAB
C
Q09997
14 mm Head B14 mm Head B
14 mm Head A
± MANUAL TRANSAXLE (E153)MANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT
MX±7
1808 Author: Date:
21. REMOVE LH ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR WITH
BRACKET
(a) Remove the 2 hole plugs, nuts and 3 bolts.
Torque:
Bolt: 64 N´m (650 kgf´cm, 47 ft´lbf)
Nut: 80 N´m (820 kgf´cm, 59 ft´lbf)
(b) Lift up the transaxle and remove the left engine mounting
insulator with the bracket.
22. REMOVE HOLE PLUG AND 4 ENGINE REAR SIDE
MOUNTING NUTS
Torque: 66 N´m (670 kgf´cm, 48 ft´lbf)
23. ATTACH ENGINE SLING DEVICE TO ENGINE HANG-
ER
(See page EM±69)
24. DISCONNECT STEERING RETURN PIPE FROM
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
Remove the 2 bolts.
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)
25. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER WITH LOW-
ER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the LH and RH fender liner set screws.
(b) Remove the 6 bolts, 4 nuts, front LH and RH suspension
member braces, rear LH and RH suspension member
braces and front suspension member with the lower sus-
pension arm.
Torque:
Bolt A: 181 N´m (1,850 kgf´cm, 134 ft´lbf)
Bolt B: 32 N´m (330 kgf´cm, 24 ft´lbf)
Nut C: 36 N´m (370 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
26. JACK UP TRANSAXLE SLIGHTLY
Using a transmission jack, support the transaxle.
27. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER AND
TRANSAXLE LOWER SIDE MOUNTING BOLT
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and cover.
Torque: 7.8 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 69 in.´lbf)
(b) Remove the 3 bolts of the transaxle lower side.
Torque:
14 mm head A: 46 N´m (470 kgf´cm, 34 ft´lbf)
14 mm head B: 37 N´m (380 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
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MX±8
± MANUAL TRANSAXLE (E153)MANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT
1809 Author: Date:
28. REMOVE TRANSAXLE
Lower the engine left side and remove the transaxle from the
engine.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
Align the input shaft with the clutch disc and install the
transaxle to the engine.
Temporarily tighten the transaxle mounting bolts.
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MX051±01
± MANUAL TRANSAXLE (E153)MANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT
MX±9
1810 Author: Date:
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page MX±4).
HINT:
After installation, check and inspect items as follows.
Front wheel alignment (See page SA±4).
Do the road test.
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MX052±02
Z19124
Clutch Release Fork Assembly
with Bearing
Clutch Release Fork SupportControl Level Housing
Support Bracket
BootO±ring
Vehicle Speed Sensor
Transaxle Case Receiver Clutch Release
Line BracketCover
Transaxle Case
Transmission Oil
Pipe Transmission
Oil Cooler
Sub±Assembly
ElbowO±ring
Magnet
Transmission Oil Pump
Assembly
Differential Case Assembly
Oil Pump Drive GearOutput Shaft Cover
Tapered Roller Bearing
Outer Race
Front Oil Seal
Input Shaft Front
Bearing
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque
Non±reusable part
47 (480, 35)
17 (175, 13)
17 (175, 13)
17 (175, 13)
17 (175, 13)
17 (175, 13)
7.4 (75, 65 in.´lbf)
17 (175, 13)
27 (275, 20)
34 (350, 25)
17 (175, 13)
Transmission Oil Pipe MX±10
± MANUAL TRANSAXLE (E153)MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
1811 Author: Date:
MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
COMPONENTS
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Q10278
Reverse Shift Arm Bracket Assembly
Snap Ring
Reverse Shift Fork
No.1 Shift Fork
Straight Screw Plug
Seat
Spring
Ball
No.1 Shift Fork Shaft
Snap Ring
24 (240, 17)
25 (250, 18)
25 (250, 18)
Interlock Roller
No.2 Shift Fork Shaft
Snap Ring
Shift Head25 (250, 18)
No.3 Shift Fork Shaft
Snap Ring
No.3 Shift Fork
24 (240, 17)
24 (240, 17)
No.2 Shift Fork
Back±Up Light Switch
40 (410, 30)
Straight Screw Plug
13 (130, 9)Slotted Spring
Pin
Reverse Restrict
Pin
No.2 Oil Receiver PipeShift and Select Lever
Shaft Lock Bolt
Breather Plug
49 (500, 36)
20 (200, 14)
29 (300, 22)
20 (200, 14)x 17
Shift and Select Lever
Shaft Assembly
No.2 Selecting Bellcrank with
Selecting Bellcrank Support
29 (300, 22)
x 10
Transmission Case Cover
Drain Plug49 (500, 36)
Transmission Case Filler Plug
49 (500, 36)
No.1 Oil Receiver Pipe
17 (175, 13)
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
Non±reusable part
Precoated partGasket Gasket
Gasket
Gasket
Gasket
49 (500, 36)
Gasket
17 (175, 13)
± MANUAL TRANSAXLE (E153)MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
MX±11
1812 Author: Date: