How do you remove a transaxle?
Using an 8 mm Allen head socket remove the clamping sleeve bolts. Slide the clamping sleeve off the drive shaft splines toward the transaxle. Set the parking brake to keep the wheels from moving. Disconnect the CV joints (8 mm cheesehead tool) at the transaxle and hang out of the way with shock cords or bailing wire.
How much does it cost to replace a transaxle?
The average rebuild cost of a transaxle is between $2,500 and $4,000. You can expect the cost of the parts to be around $1,500 and $2,500 while the cost of the labor will be between $1,000 and $1,500.
How do you remove a FWD axle from a transmission?
If the car does not have this bearing use a large pry bar and wedge it between the transmission case and the axle and pry outward. This will pop the axle out from the transmission and enable you to remove the axle. Grasp the axle firmly while holding the spindle outward and pull the axle out from the transmission.
How do you remove a transaxle from a car?
Using suitable needle nose pliers remove the axle nut cotter pins. Using the proper size ratchet and socket wrench remove the axle nuts. Using a pry bar remove both CV axles. Disconnect the wiring from the starter. Using the proper size ratchet and socket wrench unbolt and remove the starter. Remove the rear drive shaft from the transaxle unit.
How do you replace an AWD transaxle unit?
Slide the AWD transaxle unit off the engine to the AWD transaxle unit dowels. Lower the AWD transaxle unit out the bottom on the vehicle. Remove the torque converter from the AWD transaxle unit, put aside for new AWD transaxle unit. Install the torque converter into new AWD transaxle unit. Raise the AWD transaxle unit into position.
How do you remove a nut from a CV axle?
Remove the cotter pin from the axle nut. If your vehicle has a cotter pin securing the axle nut, you will need to remove it. The pin will resemble a bobby pin with the ends folded back to hold it in place. You will need to use pliers to straighten the two bent ends of the cotter pin before you can remove it.
How do you remove transmission from cross member?
With the weight of the transmission resting on the jack, remove the transmission mount bolts. Removing the transmission mount bolts (or nuts) allows the transmission to be separated from the cross member. Remove the cross member to frame mounting bolts and then remove the cross member.