Removal

Transmission - Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

Special Tool(s):

1. Remove the upper gearshift lever, the outer gearshift lever boot and the console as an assembly.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
3. Remove the catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to Catalytic Converter.
4. If transmission disassembly is required, remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.
^ Install the drain plug after draining all the fluid.





5. NOTE: To maintain initial driveshaft balance, index-mark the rear driveshaft yokes.

Remove the driveshaft.
6. Disconnect the wire harness from the crossmember.





7. CAUTION: Do not allow the transmission to hang freely.

Position a suitable jack under the transmission.
Secure the transmission to the jack with a safety strap.
8. Remove the 6 crossmember bolts.





9. Remove the transmission mount nuts and the crossmember.





10. Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) bracket nut and the bracket from the extension housing.





11. Remove the catalytic converter Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to Catalytic Converter.
12. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector and the reverse lamp switch electrical connector. Then unclip the wiring harness from the transmission.








13. CAUTION: Do not allow the starter to hang freely.

Remove the starter motor. Using mechanic's wire, position the starter aside.





14. Using the special tool, disconnect the clutch hydraulic line.





15. Using a suitable jack, support the engine.





16. NOTE: Lower the transmission enough to gain access to the upper transmission-to-engine bolts.

Remove the 9 transmission-to-engine bolts.
^ Tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)





17. Pull the transmission rearward until the input shaft is clear of the pressure plate, then lower the transmission from the vehicle.