Transmission Removal
TransmissionSpecial Service Tools
Removal
1. Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Recover the A/C refrigerant.
3. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the driveshaft.
5. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
Remove the 2 transmission heat shields.
^ Remove the 4 bolts.
6. Release and disconnect the 2 LH HO2S electrical connectors.
^ Release the clip.
7. Release and disconnect the 2 RH HO2S electrical connectors.
^ Release the clip.
8. Remove the LH catalytic converter.
^ Remove and discard the 2 nuts.
9. Remove the RH catalytic converter.
^ Remove and discard the 2 nuts.
10. CAUTION: Immediately cap all refrigerant lines to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture.
Remove the A/C pipe.
^ Remove the bolt.
^ Remove the nut.
^ Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.
11. CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
NOTE: Position cloth to collect fluid spillage.
Release the transmission fluid lines.
^ Remove the bolt.
^ Remove and discard both O-ring seals.
12. Release the flexplate.
^ Remove the access plugs.
^ Rotate the crankshaft to access the retaining bolts.
^ Remove the 3 bolts.
13. Using a transmission jack, support the transmission.
14. Release the transmission support insulator.
^ Remove the 4 bolts.
15. Release the engine ground cable.
^ Remove the bolt.
16. WARNING: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack.
WARNING: Support the engine. The engine will fall forward when the transmission is removed.
CAUTION: Make sure the torque converter remains connected to the transmission.
With assistance, release the transmission.
^ Remove the 15 bolts.
17. Release the wiring harness from the RH side of the transmission.
^ Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
^ Carefully release the 2 clips.
18. Release the selector cable.
^ Release the clip.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.
19. Install the torque converter retainer.
20. NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove the transmission from the transmission jack.
21. Remove the transmission support insulator.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.
22. Remove the torque converter retainer.
23. Using the special tools, remove the torque converter.
24. CAUTION: Care must be taken to avoid damage to the seal register and running surface.
Carefully remove and discard the torque converter fluid seal.
25. Remove the selector lever.
^ Remove the nut.
26. Remove the transmission breather line.
^ Carefully release the 2 clips.
