TRANSFER OIL REPLACEMENT
- Remove the filler plug.
- Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.
- Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 32 +/- 2 N.m (23 +/- 2 ft-lb)
- Fill with hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 SAE90 until the level comes to the lower portion of filler plug hole. Quantity: 0.55 dm 3 (0.58 quart)
- Tighten the filler plug to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 32 +/- 2 N.m (23 +/- 2 ft-lb)
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
| WARNING | Be careful not to subject the SRS-ECU to any shocks during removal and installation of the shift cable and select cable assembly. |
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<< A >> GEARSHIFT LINK CLIP/SELECT CABLE CONNECTION (TRANSAXLE SIDE)/GEAR SHIFT CABLE CONNECTION (TRANSAXLE SIDE) INSTALLATION
Push up the claws of the gearshift link clip using a screwdriver, etc., and then remove the gearshift link clip from the bracket together with the cables.
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- Set the transaxle side shift lever and the passenger compartment side shift lever to the neutral position.
- Install the painted part of the shift cable end (transaxle side) and painted part of the select cable (transmission side) facing the snap pin. CAUTION: Insert thoroughly the gearshift link clip, shift cable and select cable until they click in place.
- After installing the new gearshift link clip to the cable bracket of the transaxle, install the shift cable and select cable to the cable bracket. NOTE: The clip is reversible.
- Move the shift lever to all positions and check that the operation is smooth.
>>B<< SHIFT CABLE CONNECTION (SHIFT LEVER SIDE) INSTALLATION
- Make sure that there is no excessive play at the shift cable end gearshift cable clip. If there is excessive play or the gearshift cable clip is disengaged from the shift cable end, check the clip opening gap. If the gap is more than 9.5 mm (0.37 inch), squeeze the gearshift cable clip until the relaxed gap reaches 5 to 8 mm (0.20 to 0.31 inch).
- Engage the gearshift cable clip with the shift cable hook securely, and push the gearshift cable clip with your thumbs until it clicks in place.
- Install the shift cable to the shift lever.
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Required Special Tools
- MB990767: End Yoke Holder
- MB991897: Ball Joint Remover
- MB990241: Axle Shaft Puller
- MB991354: Puller Body
- MB991721: Slide Hammer
<< A >> DRIVE SHAFT NUT REMOVAL
| CAUTION | Do not apply pressure to the wheel bearing by the vehicle weight to avoid possible damage when the drive shaft nut is loosened. |
Use special tool MB990767 to fix the hub and remove the drive shaft nut.
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<< E >> TRANSFER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
With the engine mount and transaxle assembly towards the front of the vehicle, and remove the transfer assembly from between the engine block and crossmember.
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>>A<< OUTPUT SHAFT INSTALLATION
| CAUTION | When installing the output shaft, the drive shaft or the drive shaft and inner shaft assembly, be careful that the spline part of the output shaft, the drive shaft or the drive shaft and inner shaft assembly do not damage the oil seal. |
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- Be sure to install the drive shaft washer in the specified direction. CAUTION: Before securely tightening the drive shaft nuts, make sure there is no load on the wheel bearings. Otherwise the wheel bearing will be damaged.
- Using special tool MB990767, tighten the drive shaft nut to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 226 +/- 29 N.m (167 +/- 21 ft-lb)
| CAUTION | *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened after installing the engine into the vehicle. |
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Required Special Tools
- MB991453: Engine Hanger Assembly
- MB991454: Engine Hanger Balancer
- MZ203827: Engine Lifter
- MB991895: Engine Hanger
- MB991928: Engine Hanger
<< A >> ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING/TRANSAXLE MOUNT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
While supporting the engine and transaxle assembly with a garage jack, remove the transaxle mount assembly.
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- < Engine lifter (special tool MZ203827) is used > Set the special tools MB991453 and MZ203827 to the vehicle to support the engine assembly. Set special tools MB991453 to hold the engine/transaxle assembly.
- < Engine hanger (special tool MB991895) is used > Set special tool MB991895 to the strut mounting nuts and the radiator support upper insulator mounting bolts, which are located in the engine compartment, as shown. Set special tools MB991454 to hold the engine/transaxle assembly.
- < Engine hanger (special tool MB991928) is used > Assemble the engine hanger (special tool MB991928). Set following parts to the base hanger. Slide bracket (HI) Foot (standard) (MB991932) Joint (90) (MB991930) Set the engine hanger (special tool MB991928) to the strut mounting nuts and the radiator support upper insulator mounting bolts, which are located in the engine compartment, as shown. NOTE: Adjust the engine hanger balance by sliding the slide bracket (HI). Set special tools MB991454 to hold the engine/transaxle assembly.
>>A<< TRANSAXLE MOUNT STOPPER INSTALLATION
Install the transaxle mount stopper so that the arrow points as shown in the illustration.
