Removal and Installation

1. Shift transmission into neutral position, then remove ball from shift lever.
2. Remove floor mat or carpet, then the shift boot and bezel assembly from transmission opening cover.
3. Remove bolts, then separate upper shift lever from lower shift lever.
4. Raise and support vehicle.
5. Remove drain plug and drain oil from transmission.
6. Disconnect speedometer cable and back-up lamp switch electrical connector.
7. Support transmission with a suitable transmission jack.
8. Disconnect driveshaft and clutch linkage from transmission and wire to one side.
9. Remove transmission rear insulator and lower retainer, then remove crossmember.
10. Remove transmission attaching bolts, then slide transmission rearward and lower from vehicle.
11. Reverse procedure to install.