Carefully
slide the transmission rearward until the input shaft has cleared the clutch disc,
and lower it out of the car.
To install: Carefully raise the transmission into position and slide
the unit forward to engage the input shaft and the clutch disc. Align the clutch
plate with an arbor or an old input shaft. Install the clutch housing-to-engine
bolts, then snug them evenly and alternately to hold the transmission in place.
Install the frame member-to-transmission support attaching nuts. Tighten all
the nuts and bolts properly at this time. Remove the transmission jack.
The balance of the installation is the reverse of removal. Adjust clutch
and shift linkage. Refill the transmission with the proper grade of gear oil.
Remove the gearshift lever knob. Remove the console box. Remove the
gearshift lever boot and the gearshift lever. Disconnect the negative battery
cable. Raise the vehicle and safely support it with jackstands. Drain
the transmission lubricant. Disconnect the driveshaft. Disconnect the
exhaust pipe hanger. Remove the starter motor. Disconnect the back-up
switch wire. Disconnect the speedometer cable. Place a jack under the
engine, protecting the oil pan with a block of wood. Remove the transmission
attaching bolts and remove the transmission.
To install: Carefully raise the transmission into position and slide
the unit forward to engage the input shaft and the clutch disc. Align the clutch
plate with an arbor or an old input shaft. Install the bell housing-to-engine
bolts, then snug them evenly and alternately to hold the transmission in place.
Install the frame member-to-transmission support attaching nuts. Tighten all
the nuts and bolts properly at this time. The balance of the installation
is the reverse of removal. Add lubricant until the level reaches the bottom
of the filler plug hole. Adjust the clutch linkage.
Remove the gearshift lever knob. Remove the console box. Remove the
gearshift lever boot and the gearshift lever. Disconnect the negative battery
cable. Raise the vehicle and safely support it with jackstands. Drain
the transmission lubricant. Wipe off the plug threads and replace it. Disconnect
the driveshaft. Disconnect the speedometer cable from the rear of the extension
housing. Disengage the multi-connectors from the transmission labeling or noting
their connections to assure proper installation. Disconnect the exhaust pipe
hanger bracket by removing the through-bolt and spacer. Disconnect the exhaust
pipe from the exhaust manifold. Remove the heat insulator from the bottom
of the vehicle. Unscrew and remove the protector from the clutch release cylinder.
Unbolt the clutch release cylinder from the transmission housing, but leave the
hydraulic line connected. Tie the release cylinder and line off to the side and
out of the way. Disconnect the wiring and remove the starter. Place a
jack under the engine, using a block of wood to protect the oil pan. Make sure
the jack can securely support the weight of the engine. Disconnect the transmission
support mounts at the frame. Remove transmission-to-engine attaching bolts.
Carefully slide the transmission rearward until the input shaft has cleared
the clutch disc, and lower it out of the car.
To install: Carefully raise the transmission into position and slide
the unit forward to engage the input shaft and the clutch disc. Align the clutch
plate with an arbor or an old input shaft. Install the bell housing-to-engine
bolts, then snug them evenly and alternately to hold the transmission in place.
Install the frame member-to-transmission support attaching bolts. Torque the
frame member and engine-to-transmission bolts to 2738 ft. lbs. (3751
Nm). The balance of the installation is the reverse of removal. Add
lubricant until the level reaches the bottom of the filler plug hole. Adjust
the clutch linkage.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the clutch release cylinder
and tie the clutch release cylinder up out of the way. Do not disconnect the hydraulic
line from the clutch release cylinder. Remove the air cleaner assembly, from
carbureted engines only. Remove the bolts attaching the transmission to the
rear end of the engine. Unscrew and remove the gear shift lever knob. Remove the
console box, if so equipped. Remove the gear shift lever boot and boot plate.
Remove the gear shift lever and retainer assembly. Raise the vehicle and support
it safely. Remove the front and rear engine under covers. Remove the converter
under cover and disconnect the air pipe. Remove the converter brackets. Remove
the rear exhaust pipe and converter assembly. Remove the front exhaust pipe and
monolith converter assembly. Remove the floor under covers. Drain the transmission
oil into a suitable drain pan. Remove the driveshaft. Disconnect the wiring
and remove the starter motor. On 198689 RX-7s, unbolt and remove the
crossmember from the frame. Remove the bolts attaching the transmission to the
rear end of the engine. Disconnect the couplers from the back-up lamp switch.
Place a transmission jack under the transmission. Disconnect the speedometer
cable. Remove the nuts attaching the transmission support to the vehicle. Place
a piece of wood approximately 1 in. in height between the oil pan and the center
link. This will prevent the engine from interfering with the dash panel. Slide
the transmission rearward until the main shaft clears the clutch disc, then carefully
remove the transmission from under the vehicle.
To install: Carefully raise the transmission into position, then
slide the unit forward to engage the input shaft and the clutch disc. Align
the clutch plate with an arbor or an old input shaft. Install the bell housing-to-engine
bolts, then snug them evenly and alternately to hold the transmission in place.
Install the frame member-to-transmission support attaching bolts. Tighten all
bolts at this time. The balance of the installation is the reverse of removal.
Adjust the clutch and shift linkage. Refill the transmission and road test
the vehicle.
