TUCSON(LM) >2012 > G 2.4 DOHC > Manual Transaxle System > Manual Transaxle System > Manual Transaxle>Repair procedures  
Removal
1.
Remove the following items ;
A.
Air duct(A) and engine cover (B). (Refer to "Intake and Exhaust System" in EM group)
B.
Air cleaner assembly (C). (Refer to "Intake and Exhaust System" in EM group)
C.
Battery and battery tray (D). (Refer to "Charging System" in EE group)

2.
Disconnect the back up lamp switch connector (A).
3.
Remove the ground (B).

4.
Disconnect the cable assemblies (A) after removing the clips (B) and pins (C).

5.
Remove C.S.C (Concentric Slave Cylinder) tube(A) which is being clamped by disconnecting the clip(B).

6.
Remove the mounting bracket bolt (C).
7.
Remove the transaxle upper mounting bolts (A-2ea) and the starter motor mounting bolts (B-2ea).

Tightening torque :
42.2~53.9N.m(4.3~5.5kgf.m, 31.1~39.8lb-ft)

8.
Remove the cowl top cover or wiper motor. (Refer to "Windshield Wiper/Washer" in BE group.)
9.
Remove the cowl complete assembly panel(A).

10.
Using the engine support fixture (Support SST No.: 09200-2S000, Beam SST No.: 09200-38001), hold the engine and transaxle assembly safely.

11.
Remove the insulator bracket bolts (A).

Tightening torque :
59.2~78.9N.m (6.0~8.0kgf.m, 43.6~58.2lb-ft)

12.
Remove the under cover (A).

13.
Drain the manual transaxle fluid after removing the transaxle drain plug(A). It can be easier when the oil filler plug(B) is removed.

Tightening torque :
(A) 58.5~78.5N.m (6.0~8.0kgf.m, 43.4~57.9lb-ft)
(B) 29.4~34.3N.m (3.0~3.5kgf.m, 21.7~25.3lb-ft)

14.
Remove the following items;
A.
Drive shaft assembly. (Refer to "Drive shaft assembly " in DS group.)
B.
Sub frame assembly. (Refer to "Front suspension system" in SS group)
C.
In the case of 4WD vehicle, remove the transfer assembly. (Refer to "Transfer assembly" in WD group)
In the case of 2WD vehicle, not remove the transfer assembly.
15.
Remove the transaxle lower mounting bolts (A-3ea, B-3ea)

Tightening torque :
42.2~48.1N.m (4.3~4.9kgf.m, 31.1~35.4lb-ft)

16.
Lowering the jack slowly, remove the transaxle.
When removing the transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.
Installation
1.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
A.
Refill the transaxle fluid. (Refer to "Manual transaxle system" in this group)
B.
Refill the power steering fouid and bleed the air. (Refer to "General information" in ST group)
C.
Refill the brake fluid and bleed the clutch hydraulic system. (Refer to "Clutch system" in CH group)