Removal

Transmission

Special Service Tools






Engine support bracket

303-021





Power train assembly jack

HTJ1200-2

Removal
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery Disconnect and Connect Battery Disconnect and Connect
2
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.
3 Remove the engine rear undershield. For additional information, refer to Engine Rear Undershield Engine Rear Undershield
4 Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor Service and Repair
5 Remove the catalytic converters. For additional information, refer to Catalytic Converter Service and Repair




6
CAUTION: Under no circumstances must the flexible coupling (or it's fixings) be loosened or removed from the driveshaft.
NOTE:
Note the fitted position of the component/s prior to removal.
Detach the driveshaft from the transmission flange.
- Mark the position of the driveshaft in relation to the transmission flange.
- Mark the position of each nut and bolt in relation to the transmission flexible joint.




7
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.




8 Detach the transmission park interlock release cable from the transmission.
- Release the transmission park interlock release cable from the transmission park interlock release lever.




9 Release the torque converter from the flexplate.
- Remove the access plugs.
- Rotate the crankshaft to access the retaining bolts.
- Remove the 3 bolts.

10 Using a transmission jack, support the transmission.





11 Release the transmission support insulator.
- Remove the 4 bolts.





12 Release the wiring harness from the RH side of the transmission.
- Disconnect the transmission electrical connector.
- Carefully release the 3 clips.

13 Install the torque converter retainer.





14
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, remove the transmission.
- Remove the 15 bolts.