Repair procedures: Removal

Disconnect (-) terminal from the battery.
Remove the under cover (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Under Cover (3.8L)
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Fig 2: Identifying Under Cover (2.0L)
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Remove the stay (A). (3.8L)

Fig 3: Identifying Stay
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Remove the front stabilizer bar (A).
(Refer to FRONT STABILIZER BAR )

Fig 4: Identifying Front Stabilizer Bar
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Disconnect the ground wire (A) by removing the bolt.

Fig 5: Identifying Ground Wire
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Remove the propeller shaft assembly (A).
(Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT )
Disconnect the inhibitor connector (B) and then remove the shift cable (A) by removing nut (C).
Tightening torque: 13.7 ~ 17.7 N.m (1.4 ~ 1.8 kgf.m, 10.1 ~ 13.0 lb-ft)

Fig 6: Identifying Inhibitor Connector, Shift Cable & Nut
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Disconnect the oxygen sensor (A) and then remove the wiring bracket (B, C). (3.8L)

Fig 7: Identifying Oxygen Sensor Connector & Wiring Bracket
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Remove the CKP sensor (A).

Fig 8: Identifying CKP Sensor (3.8L)
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Fig 9: Identifying CKP Sensor (2.0L)
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Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A).

Fig 10: Identifying Solenoid Valve Connector
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Disconnect the oxygen sensor (A). (3.8L)

Fig 11: Identifying Oxygen Sensor
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Remove the oxygen sensor (A) from the bracket (B) and then remove the bracket (C). (3.8L)

Fig 12: Identifying Oxygen Sensor & Bracket
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Remove the oil cooler tubes (A).

Fig 13: Identifying Oil Cooler Tubes (3.8L)
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Fig 14: Identifying Oil Cooler Tubes (2.0L)
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Remove the dynamic damper (A) from the cross member. (2.0L)

Fig 15: Identifying Dynamic Damper (2.0L)
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Remove the dust cover (A).

Fig 16: Identifying Dust Cover (3.8L)
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Fig 17: Identifying Dust Cover (2.0L)
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Remove the torque converter mounting bolts (A-6ea) by rotating the crank shaft.
Tightening torque:

45.1 ~ 52.0 N.m (4.6 ~ 5.3 kgf.m, 33.3 ~ 38.3 lb-ft)

Fig 18: Identifying Torque Converter Mounting Bolts (3.8L)
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Fig 19: Identifying Torque Converter Mounting Bolts (2.0L)
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Using a jack support the transmission assembly.
Remove the mounting bolts (A-4ea) lower in the engine side.
Tightening torque:

(A) 42.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (4.3 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)

(B) 34.3 ~ 46.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.7 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 34.0 lb-ft) (2.0L)

Fig 20: Identifying Lower Engine Side Mounting Bolts (3.8L)
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Fig 21: Identifying Lower Engine Side Mounting Bolts (2.0L)
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Remove the cross member (A) by removing bolts.
Tightening torque: 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

Fig 22: Identifying Cross Member And Mounting Bolts (3.8L)
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Fig 23: Identifying Cross Member And Mounting Bolts (2.0L)
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Remove the starter motor mounting bolts (A) and nut (3.8L) (B).
NOTE: (3.8L) Before removing one mounting bolt on the transmission side and the other bolt for the starter motor, remove the cross member and lower the transmission assembly.

Tightening torque:

(A) 50 ~ 65 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

(B) 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft) (3.8L)

Fig 24: Identifying Starter Motor Mounting Bolts (3.8L)
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Fig 25: Identifying Starter Motor Mounting Bolts (2.0L)
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Remove the mounting bolts (A-3 ea, B-1ea) on the transmission side.
Tightening torque: (3.8L)
1. 65 ~ 85 N.m (6.5 ~ 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 ~ 61.5 lb-ft)
2. 35 ~ 47 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.7 kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 34.0 lb-ft)
Tightening torque: (2.0L)
1. 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
Fig 26: Identifying Transmission Side Mounting Bolts (3.8L)
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Fig 27: Identifying Transmission Side Mounting Bolts (2.0L)
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Remove the transmission assembly by lowering the supporting jack.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage tubes, hoses or wire.