Removal and Installation: Removal

Be careful not to damage sensor edge. 

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove engine under cover with power tool.
3. Remove exhaust tube with power tool.
4. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to "REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ".
5. Remove A/T control rod. Refer to "SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM ".
6. Disconnect A/T solenoid valve harness connectors.
7. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly.
8. Remove fluid cooler tube and A/T fluid charging pipe.
9. Plug up openings such as the fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
10. Remove air breather hose. Refer to "AIR BREATHER HOSE ".
11. Remove starter motor. Refer to "STARTERS ".
12. Remove dust cover from converter housing part.
CAUTION: When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
13. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive plate and torque converter.
CAUTION: When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug.
14. Support A/T assembly with a jack.
15. Remove engine rear member with power tool.
CAUTION: Do not perform any work that uses the companion flange section located at the rear part of the transmission as a point of support.
Fig 1: Transmission Assembly Removal Procedure (1 Of 2)
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16. Remove bolts fixing A/T assembly to engine with power tool.
17. Remove A/T assembly from vehicle with a jack.
    • Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping. 
    • Secure A/T assembly to a jack. 
    Fig 2: Transmission Assembly Removal Procedure (2 Of 2)

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