Install

5. Remove and discard gasket (see Figure 2).

Figure 2

Install

1. Clean mating faces and install new gasket to dowels.
2. Ensure alignment of selector mechanism with shifter unit and install shifter unit.
3. Install Gear position sensor (see Workshop Manual procedure 07.03.AL Sensor - Transmission Assembly - Sportshift - Renew).
4. Connect battery.

ALWAYS CONNECT THE BATTERY EARTH (+VE) TERMINAL FIRST.

5. Test drive vehicle.
6. Lower vehicle on ramp.

Transaxle Assembly - Sportshift Only - Remove for Access & Install

Remove for Access

1. Set the transaxle to neutral.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the rear under tray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB - Rear Undertray).

WHEN YOU LIFT THE VEHICLE ON A 'TWO POST' LIFT MAKE SURE THAT YOU USE A STRAP TO HOLD THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE TO THE RAMP. IF YOU DO NOT, THE VEHICLE CAN FALL OFF THE RAMP AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Figure 1

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WILL BE VERY HOT AFTER OPERATION. LET THE EXHAUST COOL BEFORE YOU DO WORK. IF YOU DO NOT, PESONAL INJURY CAN OCCUR.

5. Remove the four bolts that attach the cross-brace to the rear subframe.

Figure 2

6. Remove the cross brace.
7. Remove the four bolts that attach the exhaust centre pipe to the rear silencer.
8. Loosen the two clamps that attach the exhaust centre pipe to the catalytic converters.
9. Move the clamps along the exhaust pipes.
4. Raise the vehicle and install straps to hold it to the lift (refer to Figure 1).