TIBURON(GK) >2006 > G 2.0 DOHC > Manual Transaxle System > Manual Transaxle System > Manual Transaxle>Repair procedures (M5BF2)  
REMOVAL
1.
Remove the engine cover.

2.
Remove the battery terminal.

3.
Remove the air duct.

4.
Remove the battery tray.

5.
Remove the air cleaner.
(1)
Upper

(2)
Lower

6.
Remove the back-up lamp switch.

7.
After removing the CKP sensor, O2 sensor and oil pressure switch wiring bracket, separate the connectors.

8.
Remove the brake fluid leveling sensor connector.

9.
Remove the speedometer driven gear connector.
10.
Remove the clutch release cylinder mounting bolt.

11.
Remove the cotter pin of the shift cable (transaxle side).

12.
Remove the cotter pin of the select cable. (transaxle side)
13.
Remove the clip of the shift cable (transaxle side).

14.
Remove the clip of the select cable (transaxle side).

15.
Separate the steering column shaft joint.

16.
Separate the power steering oil pump hose.

Be careful not to leak after separating.
17.
Separate the hose after removing the clip of the power steering return hose.

18.
Remove the upper connecting transaxle bolt.

19.
Separate the start motor.

20.
Install the engine support fixture.
21.
After removing the tire, remove the caliper.

22.
Remove the transaxle side cover.

23.
Remove the transaxle side under cover.

24.
Separate the tie rod end.

25.
Remove the wheel speed sensor and the knuckle mounting bolt.

26.
Drain the oil.

27.
Remove the transaxle mounting bracket.
(1)
Insulator bolt

(2)
Body side mounting bolt (Upper)

(3)
Body side mounting bolt (Side)

(4)
Transaxle side mounting bolt.

28.
Remove the front roll stopper.
(1)
Insulator bolt

(2)
Stopper bolt (Upper)

(3)
Stopper bolt (Lower)

29.
Remove the rear roll stopper.
(1)
Insulator bolt

(2)
Stopper bolt

30.
Remove the drive shaft.
31.
Remove the front muffler.

32.
Remove the sub frame mounting bolt.

33.
Install the transaxle jack.

34.
Remove the transaxle lower mounting bolt to the engine.

35.
Remove the transaxle assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse of the removal.
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
TRANSAXLE GEAR OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
1.
Remove oil filler plug and check level with finger.
2.
Oil level must be up to fill the hole, add oil until it runs over. Then reinstall plug.
3.
Replace the oil so that the transaxle gear oil is not dirty, and so that it is of a suitable viscosity.
REPLACEMENT OF TRANSAXLE GEAR OIL
1.
With the vehicle parked on a level surface, remove the drain plug and drain the transaxle oil.
2.
Replace the gasket with a new one and install the drain plug.
3.
Add new oil through the filler plug and, fill it to just below the plug opening.

Standard value
Transaxle oil total capacity :
M5BF2 : 2.15 liter

DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT
1.
Disconnect the drive shaft from the transaxle (Refer to "DS" group).
2.
Using a flat-tip screwdriver, remove the oil seal.
3.
Using the special tool (09431-2C000), tap the drive shaft oil seal into the transaxle.
4.
Apply a coating of gear oil to the oil seal.