Automatic Transmission - Removal & Installation: Removal

Disconnect negative battery cable, then positive battery cable.
Raise and properly support vehicle.
Place a drain pan under transaxle drain plug.

Fig 1: Draining Transaxle Fluid
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Remove the fresh air duct.
Disconnect input/turbine speed sensor, solenoid and transaxle range switch connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Input/Turbine Speed Sensor, Solenoid & Transaxle Range Switch Connector
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Remove ground strap bolt from top of automatic transaxle then disconnect ground strap.

Fig 3: Removing Ground Strap Bolt
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Disconnect vehicle speed sensor connector from right side of automatic transaxle.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
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Remove U-clip from selector cable to automatic transaxle linkage.

Fig 5: Removing U-Clip From Selector Cable
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Remove nut and washer from automatic transaxle linkage.
Disconnect crankshaft position sensor connector.
Disconnect oxygen sensor connector.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Oxygen Sensor Connector
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Disconnect two ATF cooler hoses.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Two ATF Cooler Hoses
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Remove two upper converter housing bolts, (top two).

Fig 8: Removing Two Upper Converter Housing Bolts
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Support engine by using SST (0K201 170 AAO).

Fig 9: Supporting Engine
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Remove both front wheels, (four lug nuts each).
Remove splash shield from under engine.
Remove two nuts from U-bolt.
Remove catalytic converter.

Fig 10: Removing Catalytic Converter
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Remove converter housing access cover and remove four drive plate-to-torque converter mounting nuts. Rotate engine at crank pulley to gain access to all four nuts.

Fig 11: Removing Four Drive Plate-To-Torque Converter Mounting Nuts
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Remove one lower starter bolt.
Remove four engine oil pan-to-transaxle mounting bolts.

Fig 12: Removing Engine Oil Pan-To-Transaxle Mounting Bolts
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Remove left tie rod end from steering knuckle by removing one cotter pin and one nut.
Remove the tension rod.
1. Remove nut after removing cotter pin from the lower arm side.
2. Remove the tension rod after loosening bolt from the vehicle.
Fig 13: Removing The Tension Rod
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Remove pinch bolt and nut from left ball joint.

Fig 14: Removing Pinch Bolt And Nut
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Remove No. 1 and 2 mounting nuts from engine mounting member.
Remove engine mounting member-to-chassis bolts (two front) and nuts (two rear), then remove engine mounting member.

Fig 15: Removing Engine Mounting Member-To-Chassis Bolts And Nuts
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Remove the stabilizer bar and control link.

Fig 16: Removing The Stabilizer Bar And Control Link
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Gently pry left drive shaft from automatic transaxle.

Fig 17: Prying Drive Shaft From Automatic Transaxle
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Install SST (0K201 270 014) to prevent side gear from becoming misaligned.

Fig 18: Installing Service Tool
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Remove No. 2 engine mounting from automatic transaxle.

Fig 19: Removing No. 2 Engine Mount
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Support (and secure if possible) automatic transaxle with a transaxle jack or suitable floor jack.

Fig 20: Supporting Automatic Transaxle With A Transaxle Jack
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Remove two remaining converter housing bolts on front and rear sides of transaxle.

Fig 21: Removing Two Remaining Converter Housing Bolts
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Slowly lower drive train, allowing transaxle to tilt toward ground.
Gently separate transaxle from engine and pull unit out through wheel well.