Modular Clutch: Removal

Raise hood.
Disconnect and isolate both battery cables, remove battery hold down clamp and bolt, and remove battery.
Remove air cleaner/throttle body assembly as follows: (Fig 1)

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Air Cleaner Assembly
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1. Disconnect proportional purge solenoid (PPS) and crankcase vent hose from throttle body.
2. Disconnect the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) and Idle Air Control (IAC) connectors.
3. Disconnect throttle body air duct at intake manifold.
4. Remove mounting bolt and nut and partially remove air cleaner assembly. (Fig 1).
5. Disconnect accelerator and speed control (if equipped) cables after the assembly is removed from position. Remove air cleaner assembly from vehicle.
Remove battery tray from bracket.
Disconnect ground cable at battery tray bracket.
Disconnect back-up lamp switch connector.
Using Tool 6638A, disconnect clutch hydraulic quick-connect. (Fig 2 and Fig 3 ).

Fig 2: Identifying Slave Cylinder & Hydraulic Supply Tube
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Fig 3: Disconnecting/Reconnecting Hydraulic Circuit Using Tool 6638A
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Remove shift cable-to-bracket clips. (Fig 4).

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Shift Cables At Transaxle
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Disconnect shift selector and crossover cable from levers. (Fig 4). Remove cables and secure out of the way.
Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor connector. (Fig 5).

Fig 5: Disconnecting/Reconnecting Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
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Raise vehicle on hoist.
Remove transaxle oil drain plug and drain oil into a suitable container.
Remove both axle shafts. (Refer to AXLE SHAFTS ).
Remove structural collar. (Fig 6).

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Left Lateral Bending Brace & Structural Collar - Typical
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Remove the left engine-to-transaxle lateral bending brace. (Fig 6).
Remove bellhousing dust cover. (Fig 6).
Remove the right engine-to-transaxle lateral bending brace. (Fig 7).

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Right Lateral Bending Brace - Typical
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Remove starter motor. (Fig 8).

Fig 8: Removing/Installing Starter Motor - Typical
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Remove drive plate-to-clutch module bolts.
Support engine at oil pan with screw jack and wood block.
Remove transaxle upper mount thru-bolt. Gain access to this bolt through the driver's side wheel house. (Fig 9).

Fig 9: Removing/Installing Transaxle Upper Mount Thru-Bolt - Typical
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Carefully lower engine and transaxle on screw jack until proper removal clearance is obtained.
Obtain a helper to assist in holding transaxle while removing transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts. (Fig 10).

Fig 10: Removing/Installing Transaxle
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Remove transaxle from vehicle. (Fig 10).
Remove modular clutch assembly from transaxle input shaft.