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23. Remove the front beam.
24. Pull on the Inboard joints to remove the driveshafts
(A) from the differential.
25. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean
engine oil, then tie plastic bags (B) over the
driveshaft ends.
26. Remove the engine stiffener (A).
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27. Remove the bolts securing the shift cable holder (B),
then remove the shift cable cover (C).
NOTE: To prevent damage to the control lever joint,
remove the bolts securing the shift cable holder
before removing the bolts securing the shift cable
cover.
28. Remove the lock bolt (D) securing the control lever
(E), then remove the shift cable (F) with the control
lever. Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
29. Remove the eight drive plate bolts (G) one at a time
while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
30. Lift and support the engine/transmission assembly
with an engine hanger (P/N AAR-T-1256, available
through the American Honda Tool and Equipment
program, or equivalent).
(cont'd)
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