Removal

Transmission - Boss(R) 302

WARNING: Do not breathe dust or use compressed air to blow dust from storage containers or friction components. Remove dust using government-approved techniques. Friction component dust may be a cancer and lung disease hazard. Exposure to potentially hazardous components may occur if dusts are created during repair of friction components, such as brake pads and clutch discs. Exposure may also cause irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract, and may cause allergic reactions and/or may lead to other chronic health effects. If irritation persists, seek medical attention or advice. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

3. Remove the 4 nuts and the strut tower cross brace.





4. Remove the gearshift lever knob and position the floor console finish panel aside.
- Turn the gearshift lever knob in a counterclockwise direction.






5. Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.





6. Remove the 2 steering column dash boot bearing nuts.





7. NOTICE: Support the exhaust H-pipe using mechanics wire. Do not bend, twist or allow the exhaust side pipes to hang from the flexible bellows or damage to the exhaust side pipe may occur.

Remove the RH and LH catalytic converters.

8. Remove the 9 screws and the lower air deflector.





9. Loosen the 2 crossmember brace nuts.





10. Remove the 6 crossmember brace bolts and remove the crossmember brace.





11. Disconnect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor and the reverse lamp switch electrical connectors.





12. Remove the 2 engine spacer plate-to-transmission bolts.





13. Remove the driveshaft.

14. Remove the starter motor.

15. Remove the 4 subframe cross brace nuts and the subframe cross brace.





16. NOTE: If transmission disassembly is required, drain the transmission fluid.
Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.

- Install the drain plug.

- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).






17. Remove the 2 gearshift lever nuts.





18. Position a transmission jack and support the transmission.





19. Remove the transmission crossmember.

20. NOTICE: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the wheel has rotated, remove and recenter the clockspring. For additional information, refer to Restraints and Safety Systems &/or Air Bag Systems.

Remove and discard the steering column shaft pinch bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft.






21. Using two adjustable jackstands, support the subframe.





22. NOTE: Mark the bolts and the crossmember for assembly reference.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Remove the 4 rear subframe bolts.






23. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Loosen but do not remove the 4 front subframe nuts.






24. Using the adjustable jackstands, lower the subframe 26 mm (1.023 in).

25. Partially lower the transmission.

26. Disconnect wiring harness clips and position the wiring harness aside.
- If equipped, disconnect the skip shift solenoid.


27. NOTICE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.

Release the clutch hydraulic tube clip and disconnect the clutch hydraulic tube from the clutch slave cylinder connector.
- Drain the fluid into a suitable container.






28. Remove the 4 transmission-to-engine bolts and 3 transmission-to-engine stud bolts.

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