Clutch change / gearbox removal

[spike10000]

Hello fellas,

So it turns out my clutch on my T2 gave up the ghost on Tuesday morning, so i'm in the process of removing the transaxle to swap in a new one. I've had a search around here, but couldn't find much in the way of tips and tricks for a quick and easy removal of the box. I usually always work to a workshop manual for any of my cars, but I don't happen to have one for my City.

Any pointers would be well appreciated. i.e. what's suspension bits should be unbolted, and what's best left alone.

Cheers

[James]

I can probably post a copy of the relevant pages from my Civic workshop manual if you like?

[spike10000]

Would be welcomed James! I've got the shafts out yesterday, now need to take a closer look at how the box pops off and what needs to be unhooked

[James]

Hope this helps, click for a larger version.

[spike10000]

Hugely helpful, thanks! I am perplexed why you need to remove the engine mount bolts, though i'm sure i'll discover why. I was also sus on whether it was OK to remove the cross member without supporting the engine first, which I now have the answer to.