Removal

Transmission

Removal

Transmission Removal (Part 1):

Transmission Removal (Part 2):

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
2. Remove the gearshift lever knob and boot.





3. Remove the upper gearshift lever bolts and the upper gearshift lever.
^ To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs).
4. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
5. Remove the driveshaft.
6. Remove the catalytic converter assembly (H-pipe). For additional information, refer to Catalytic Converter.
7. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starting System.
8. Remove the 4 subframe cross brace bolts and the subframe cross brace.
^ To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs).





9. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the LH side of the transmission. Detach the harness from the transmission and position it aside.
10. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the RH side of the transmission. Detach the harness from the transmission and position it aside.
11. Release the clutch hydraulic line clip and separate the clutch hydraulic line from the connector.





12. If transmission disassembly is necessary, drain the transmission fluid.
13. Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transmission.
^ Securely strap the jack to the transmission.
14. Remove the 4 rear transmission mount outer bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs).





15. Lower the transmission.
16. Remove the 2 rear gearshift lever nuts.





17. Remove the 7 transmission-to-engine bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs).
18. Pull the transmission rearward until the input shaft is clear of the pressure plate, then lower the transmission from the vehicle.
19. If necessary, remove the rear transmission insulator center bolt and remove the transmission mount.
^ To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs).
20. If necessary, remove the gearshift lever assembly.
1. Insert a pick into the lower hole to unlock the clip.
2. Rotate the gearshift lever retainers, then remove the retainers.
3. Remove the gearshift lever bolt.
4. Remove the gearshift lever assembly.
^ To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs).