Removal

Transmission
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

1 Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to Specifications Vehicle Jump Starting

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
2 Raise and support the vehicle.
3 Remove the starter motor.
For additional information, refer to Starter Motor - Petrol Service and Repair
4 Drain the transmission fluid.
For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill - 3.2L Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill
5 Drain the coolant.
For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding Service and Repair
6 Remove the accessory drive pulley.
For additional information, refer to Accessory Drive Pulley Accessory Drive Pulley
7 Remove the front subframe assembly.
For additional information, refer to Front Subframe Front Subframe [Vehicles With: M66 6-Speed Manual Transmission AWD]
8 Remove the crankshaft front oil seal.
For additional information, refer to Engine Front Seal Engine Front Seal




9 Release the LH and RH halfshafts.
Special Service Tool




Remover, Halfshaft, 205-857





10 Remove the LH halfshaft.





11 Remove the RH
halfshaft.

12 Tie the suspension arms aside for access.





13 Remove the power transfer unit support bracket.





NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.

14 Remove the power transfer unit assembly.





15 If the locking pin on the special tool is disengaged, the crankshaft can be rotated.
Special Service Tool




Locking Tool, Crankshaft, 303-1219





16 Remove the access cover.





17 Release the flexplate.





18 Remove the coolant pump inlet pipe.





19 Release and disconnect the selector lever cable.





20 Release the
power steering pump mounting bracket.





21 Release the power steering pump and tie aside





22 Disconnect the 2 transmission fluid cooler coolant hoses.





23 Release the automatic transmission fluid cooler.





24 Support the engine.
Special Service Tool




Engine support bracket, 303-021

Special Service Tool




Support Beam Arm and Hook Assembly, Engine, 303-662





25 Support the transmission.
E70 - Powertrain Jack





WARNING: Make sure that new nuts are installed.

NOTE:
Vehicles with automatic transmission have a breather pipe attached to the mounting.

26 Remove the bracket.





27 Remove the LH engine mount.





28 Remove the engine mount bracket.





29 Remove the 9 transmission bolts.

CAUTION: Make sure that the torque converter remains in the transmission.

NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.

30 Remove the transmission and converter.

CAUTION: Make sure that the dowels are still located on the engine and not the transmission.

31 Install the torque converter retainer.





CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.

NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

32 Remove the transmission fluid cooler.





33 Remove the transmission selector lever.





34 Remove the transmission control module (TCM).