Repair procedures: Removal

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

Fig 1: Under Cover
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Remove the stay (A).

Fig 2: Front Muffler Stay
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Remove the front stabilizer bar (A).
(Refer to "FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM " )

Fig 3: Front Stabilizer Bar
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Disconnect the ground wire (A) by removing the bolt.

Fig 4: Ground Wire And Bolt
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Remove the propeller shaft assembly.
(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 5: Inhibitor Connector, Shift Cable And Nut
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Disconnect the oxygen sensor (A) and then remove the wiring bracket (B, C).

Fig 6: Oxygen Sensor And Wiring Bracket
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Remove the CKP sensor (A).

Fig 7: CKP Sensor
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Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A).

Fig 8: Solenoid Valve Connector
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Disconnect the oxygen sensor (A).

Fig 9: Oxygen Sensor
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Remove the oxygen sensor (A) from the bracket (B) and then remove the bracket (C).

Fig 10: Oxygen Sensor And Brackets
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Remove the oil cooler tubes (A).

Fig 11: Oil Cooler Tubes
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Remove the dust cover (A).

Fig 12: Dust Cover
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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 13: Torque Converter Mounting Bolts
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Using a jack support the transmission assembly.
Remove the mounting bolts (A-4ea) lower in the engine side.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 14: Mounting Bolts Lower In Engine Side
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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 15: Cross Member And Bolts
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Remove the starter motor mounting bolt (A) and nut (B).
NOTE: 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:
1. 50 ~ 65 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
2. 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
Fig 16: Starter Motor Mounting Bolt And Nut
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Remove the mounting bolts (A-3 ea, B-1ea) on the transmission side.
Tightening torque:
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)
Fig 17: Removing Mounting Bolts On Transmission Side
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Remove the transmission assembly by lowering the supporting jack.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage tubes, hoses or wire.