9000 Hatchback L4-2290cc 2.3L DOHC Turbo EFI (1994)
Removal
1. Start by removing the lefthand front wheel and the front half of the fender liner.
2. Undo the 13 screws (Screw size = TORX TX7).
3. Lift off the intermediate gear cover and then remove the gasket.
4. Remove the screw on the pinion shaft:
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From Transmission No. 14498, the screw is secured with Loctite.
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When removing, the screw must be heated to 120°C (248°F).
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From transmission No. 20426 in model year 1998, the screw is secured with with a bendable flange.
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Bend up the flange and undo the screw on the pinion shaft.
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On all transmissions, the parking pawl must be engaged.
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Socket = 36 mm.
5. Remove the gear from the pinion shaft.
