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TRANSAXLE — REMOVAL

J2-12parts diagram

Manual transaxle (M/T) removal procedure.

REMOVAL

Transaxle Removal

  1. 1
    Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. 2
    Oil level ground, raise the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.
  3. 3
    Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container.
  4. 4
    Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
    Large exploded view of the manual transaxle removal from the MX-3 engine bay, showing the engine/transaxle assembly, front subframe, driveshafts, starter motor, battery and battery tray, and crossmember. Numbered balloon callouts 1 through ~26 indicate removal order; lettered callouts (A–F) and SST labels mark special-tool / fastener points. Notes 'CLIP, REPLACE', 'GASKET, REPLACE', and 'COTTER PIN, REPLACE' appear at the relevant parts. An inset circle at lower-left magnifies a splined/joint detail (callout 23).
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