Removal

REMOVAL





NOTE: If transaxle assembly is being replaced or overhauled (clutch and/or seal replacement), it is necessary to perform the "Quick-Learn" Procedure. Testing and Inspection.

1. Open hood.
2. Disconnect the battery cables (1).
3. Remove the battery hold down bolt (3) and remove the battery (2).




4. Remove the clips holding harness and ground cable to the battery tray.
5. Remove the battery tray hold down bolts (3) and remove the battery tray (2).




6. Remove the bolts at left mount (1, 2).




7. Remove the bolt (2) at the fluid level indicator/tube assembly.
8. Remove fluid level indicator/tube assembly (1). Plug opening to prevent debris from entering transaxle.




9. Disconnect oil cooler lines (1) from transaxle using Disconnect Tool 8875A.




10. Disconnect the electrical connectors at transmission (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5).




11. Disconnect gear shift cable from manual valve (4) lever and cable bracket (2).




12. Remove the heater tube bolt (1) at the bellhousing.
13. Move the heater tube out of the way to gain access to the bellhousing bolts.




14. Remove rear mount bracket-to-transaxle case bolts (1).
15. Raise vehicle on hoist.
16. Remove transaxle oil pan and drain fluid into suitable container.
17. Remove front wheel/tire assemblies.
18. Remove left and right halfshaft assemblies.Half Shaft - Removal




19. Support engine with a screw jack and transmission with a transmission jack.
20. Remove the bolts at the crossmember (2, 3).
21. Remove the crossmember (1).




22. Remove the rear mount (1) side bolt (2).




23. Remove the bolt (2) holding the ground cable (1) and the heater tube bracket (3) to the front mount (4).




24. Remove the bolts (4) at the front mount (2)
25. Remove the front mount (2).
26. Remove the starter motorStarter Motor - Removal.




27. Remove inspection cover bolts (2, 3).
28. Remove inspection cover (1).




29. Remove torque converter-to-drive plate bolts (1).




30. Lower engine and transmission enough to gain access to the left mount to block bolts.
31. Remove left mount to block bolts (3).
32. Remove left mount.




33. Unplug the electrical connector (3) at the CKP sensor (2).
34. Remove the bolt (1) at the CKP sensor.
35. Remove CKP sensor (2).




36. Remove the bellhousing upper (1) and lower bolts (2) from transmission.
37. Remove transaxle assembly from vehicle.