Removal & Installation - A/T: Automatic: Transaxle: Removal
- Remove battery. Remove air cleaner. Disconnect throttle cable. On models with cruise control, remove actuator cover and unplug actuator. On all models, disconnect battery ground cable. Remove starter. Unplug both speed control sensors. Unplug neutral start switch connector. See Fig 1.
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- Unplug solenoid connector at bracket. Disconnect shift control cable. Disconnect oil cooler hoses. Remove front transaxle mount bolts. Remove front engine mount bolts. Remove oil cooler clamp bolts from front frame. Remove 3 upper transaxle-to-engine bolts.
- Install engine support fixture. Suspend steering gear from support fixture. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove exhaust pipe. Drain differential. Remove splash shields. Remove drive shafts. See appropriate FWD AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES. Remove front side engine mount nut. Remove rear side engine mount bolts.
- Remove left side transaxle mount bolts. Remove steering gear housing. Remove 2 screws, 6 bolts, and 4 nuts which retain front frame. Remove front frame.
- Support transaxle with jack. Remove rear end plate. Remove torque converter bolts. Remove remaining transaxle-to-engine bolts. Lower transaxle from vehicle. Remove torque converter.