Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Place transmission shift lever in Neutral position, then remove shift lever knob.
3. Remove console upper cover, then remove shifter retaining bolts and shifter.
4. Raise and support vehicle, then drain oil from transmission.
5. Remove body re-enforcement in front axle.
6. Disconnect exhaust pipe from resonator.






7. Remove driveshaft to companion flange retaining bolts.
8. Position suitable axle stand under front axle, then remove forward and rearward retaining nuts and bolt plate.
9. Remove vent tube from hole in sub-frame, then lower front axle assembly and slide driveshaft from transmission. Position drive shaft on front driveshaft support.
10. Remove catalytic converter.
11. Disconnect clutch hydraulic line from actuating cylinder.
12. Remove starter motor assembly.
13. Position suitable transmission jack under transmission, then remove crossmember.
14. Remove flywheel housing to engine attaching bolts, then remove transmission from vehicle.

Installation

1. Secure transmission assembly on transmission jack. Install guide studs in the engine block and raise transmission until input shaft splines are aligned with clutch disc splines.
2. Slide transmission forward on guide studs until it is positioned in the vehicle.
3. Install bellhousing-to-engine retaining bolts. Tighten to 54-67 N.m (40-50 lb-ft).
4. Install crossmember. Tighten bolts to 47-68 N.m (35-50 lb-ft).
5. Remove transmission jack.
6. Connect electrical connectors.
7. Connect hydraulic clutch line.
8. Install starter.
9. Install catalytic converter assembly.
10. Slide driveshaft into transmission.

NOTE: Lubricate driveshaft yoke splines with C1AZ-19590-BA or equivalent prior to installation. When installing driveshaft, align index marks on flange on yoke.






11. Raise axle housing with axle stand and install bushings and retaining nuts, Tighten to 92-136 N.m (68-100 lb-ft). Remove axle stand.
12. Position vent tube in hole of sub-frame.






13. Align driveshaft yoke and companion flange, and install retaining bolts. Tighten to 95-129 N.m (70-95 lb-ft).
14. Connect exhaust pipe muffler assembly to resonator.
15. Lower vehicle.
16. Position shifter and install retaining bolts. Tighten to 24-33 N.m (18-24 lb-ft).
17. Install console top cover.
18. Install shifter knob.
19. Connect battery ground cable.