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FORTE(BDm) > 2019 > G 2.0 MPI NU(ATKINSON) > Manual Transaxle System

Removal
1. Turn OFF ignition switch and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner and air duct.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
3. Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
4. Disconnect the back-up lamp switch connector (A) and vehicle speed sensor connector (B).

5. Remove the wiring fixing clips (A).

6. Remove the snap pin (A) and then washer (B).

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7. Remove the select cable (A), shift cable (B) from the cable bracket (C).

8. Remove the bolts and then removing the control cable bracket (A).
Tightening torque:
14.7 - 21.6 N·m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf·m, 10.8 - 15.9 lb·ft)

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9. Remove the ground bolt (A).

10. Remove the clutch tube bracket bolt (B).
Tightening torque:
14.7 - 21.6 N·m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf·m, 10.8 - 15.9 lb·ft)

11. Remove the starter mounting bolt (A) and then transaxle upper mounting bolt (B).
Tightening torque:
(A) 49.0 - 63.7 N·m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf·m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb·ft)
(B) 42.2 - 53.9 N·m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf·m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb·ft)

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12. Remove the cowl top cover.

(Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover")
13. Assemble the engine support fixture on the engine room.
(Refer to Special Service Tools - "Engine support fixture assembly drawing")
14. Using the engine support fixture, hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.

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15. Support the transaxle safely on a jack.

16. Remove the dust cover (A).

17. Remove the mounting bolts (A) from the transaxle support bracket.
Tightening torque:
88.3 - 107.9 N·m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf·m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb·ft)

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18. Remove the transaxle support bracket (A).

Tightening torque:
58.9 - 78.5 N·m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf·m, 43.4 - 57.8 lb·ft)

19. Remove the under cover.

(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
20. Remove the driveshaft assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "Front Driveshaft")
21. Remove the clutch release cylinder mounting nut (A).
Tightening torque:
14.7 - 21.6 N·m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf·m, 10.8 - 15.9 lb·ft)

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22. Remove the air guide.

23. Remove the roll rod bracket (C) after loosening the bolt (A), (B).
Tightening torque:
(A) 49.0 - 63.7 N·m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf·m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb·ft)
(B) 107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.1 lb·ft)

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24. Remove the roll rod support bracket (A).

Tightening torque:
49.0 - 68.6 N·m (5.0 - 7.0 kgf·m, 36.2 - 50.6 lb·ft)

25. Loosen the lower mounting bolts (A, B) of lower part of the transaxle and then removing the transaxle assembly by supporting it with a jack.
Tightening torque:
(A) : 42.2 - 54.0 N·m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf·m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb·ft)
(B) : 42.2 - 48.1 N·m (4.3 - 4.9 kgf·m, 31.1 - 35.4 lb·ft)

Be careful not to damage other system or parts near by when removing the engine and transaxle assembly.

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Installation

In case of oil leakage due to damaged differential oil seal, replace the oil seal with a new one by using special tool (09453-2F300).

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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