Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Manual Transaxle ASSY (E351): Overhaul
- REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE FORK SUB-ASSY
- Remove the clutch release fork sub-assy together with the clutch release bearing assy from the manual transaxle case.
- REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING ASSY
- Remove the clutch release bearing assy and release bearing hub clip from the clutch release fork subassy.
- REMOVE RELEASE FORK SUPPORT
- Remove the release fork support from the manual transaxle case.
- REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE FORK BOOT
- Remove the clutch release fork boot from the manual transaxle case.
- REMOVE SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN (MTM) GEAR SUB-ASSY
- Remove the bolt and speedometer driven (MTM) gear sub-assy.
- Remove the MTM speedometer shaft sleeve clip, and remove the speedometer driven gear from the speedometer sensor.
- REMOVE SELECTING BELL CRANK ASSY
- Remove the 2 bolts and selecting bell crank assy from the manual transmission case.
- REMOVE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER
- Remove the nut and spring washer.
- Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the shift outer lever lock pin.
- Remove the control shift lever.
- REMOVE CONTROL SHAFT COVER
- Remove the 4 bolts and control shaft cover from the manual transmission case.
- FIX MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSY
- Place the manual transaxle assy on wooden blocks.
- REMOVE LOCK BALL ASSY NO. 1
- Remove the lock ball assy No. 1 from the manual transmission case.
- REMOVE MANUAL TRANSMISSION BREATHER PLUG
- Remove the manual transmission breather plug and gasket.
- REMOVE SHIFT & SELECT LEVER SHAFT ASSY
- Remove the shift & select lever shaft assy from the manual transmission case.
- REMOVE BACK UP LAMP SWITCH ASSY
- Remove the back up lamp switch assy and gasket from the manual transmission case.
- REMOVE MANUAL TRANSMISSION FILLER PLUG
- Remove the manual transmission filler plug and gasket from the manual transmission case.
- REMOVE DRAIN (MTM) PLUG SUB-ASSY
- Remove the drain (MTM) plug sub-assy and gasket from the manual transmission case.
- REMOVE MANUAL TRANSMISSION CASE COVER SUB-ASSY
- Remove the 10 bolts and manual transmission case cover from the manual transmission case.
- REMOVE MANUAL TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT REAR SET NUT
- Double mesh the gears. (Engage 1st and 2nd gears simultaneously.)
- Using SST and a hammer, unstake the manual transmission output shaft rear set nut.
SST 09930-00010
- Using SST, remove the manual transmission output shaft rear set nut from the output shaft.
SST 09229-55010
- Disengage the gears.
- INSPECT 5TH GEAR THRUST CLEARANCE
- Using a dial indicator, inspect the 5th gear thrust clearance.
Standard clearance: 0.10 to 0.65 mm (0.0039 to 0.0256 in.)
If clearance is out of specification, replace the transmission clutch hub No. 3, 5th gear or input shaft rear radial ball bearing.
- Using a dial indicator, inspect the 5th gear thrust clearance.
- INSPECT 5TH GEAR RADIAL CLEARANCE
- Using a dial indicator, inspect the 5th gear radial clearance.
Standard clearance: 0.009 to 0.050 mm (0.0004 to 0.0020 in.)
If clearance is out of specification, replace the 5th gear, 5th gear needle roller bearing or input shaft.
- Using a dial indicator, inspect the 5th gear radial clearance.
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH HUB NO. 3
- Using 2 screwdrivers and a hammer, remove the transmission clutch hub No. 3 shaft snap ring from the input shaft.
HINT:
Cover with a shop rag to keep the snap ring from flying.
- Remove the shift fork set bolt from the gear shift fork No. 3.
- Using SST, remove the transmission clutch hub No. 3 and gear shift fork No. 3 from the input shaft.
SST 09950-30012 (09951-03010, 09953-03010, 09954-03010), 09950-50013 (09957-04010), 09950-60010 (09951-00280)
- Using 2 screwdrivers and a hammer, remove the transmission clutch hub No. 3 shaft snap ring from the input shaft.
- REMOVE 5TH GEAR
- Remove the 5th gear from the input shaft.
- REMOVE 5TH GEAR NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING
- Remove the 5th gear needle roller bearing from the input shaft.
- REMOVE 5TH DRIVEN GEAR
- Using SST, remove the 5th driven gear from the output shaft.
SST 09950-30012 (09951-03010, 09953-03010, 09954-03010, 09957-04010), 09950-60010 (09951-00180, 09955-03011), 09950-50013
- Using SST, remove the 5th driven gear from the output shaft.
- REMOVE BEARING RETAINER REAR (MTM)
- Using a torx socket wrench (T45), remove the 7 torx screws and bearing retainer rear (MTM) from the manual transmission case.
- REMOVE OUTPUT SHAFT REAR BEARING SHIM
- Remove the output shaft rear bearing shim from the output shaft.
- REMOVE INPUT SHAFT REAR BEARING SHAFT SNAP RING
- Using a snap ring expander, remove the input shaft rear bearing shaft snap ring from the input shaft.
- REMOVE SHIFT FORK SHAFT SNAP RING
- Using 2 screwdrivers and a hammer, remove the shift fork shaft snap ring from the gear shift fork shaft No. 1.
HINT:
Cover with a shop rag to keep the snap ring from flying.
- Using 2 screwdrivers and a hammer, remove the shift fork shaft snap ring from the gear shift fork shaft No. 2.
HINT:
Cover with a shop rag to keep the snap ring from flying.
- Using 2 screwdrivers and a hammer, remove the shift fork shaft snap ring from the gear shift fork shaft No. 1.
- REMOVE REVERSE IDLER GEAR SHAFT BOLT
- Remove the reverse idler gear shaft bolt and gasket.
- REMOVE CLUTCH TUBE BRACKET NO. 1
- Remove the bolt and clutch tube bracket.
- REMOVE MANUAL TRANSMISSION CASE
- Remove the 3 bolts from the manual transaxle case side.
- Remove the 14 bolts from the manual transmission case side.
- Tapping with a plastic hammer, remove the manual transmission case.
- REMOVE OIL RECEIVER PIPE NO. 2 (MTM)
- Remove the bolt and oil receiver pipe No. 2 (MTM) from the manual transmission case.NOTE: Do not damage the pipe.
- Remove the bolt and oil receiver pipe No. 2 (MTM) from the manual transmission case.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.