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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Remove the flywheel inspection cover from the transaxle.
  3. Remove the starter assembly from the engine. Refer to STARTER in Engine Electrical.
    IMPORTANT: Before removing the torque converter bolts, mark the position of the anodized, gold colored, bolt for installation.
  4. Remove the 6 flywheel-to-torque converter bolts.
  5. Remove the transaxle drain plug and the oil.
  6. Remove the engine and transaxle as an assembly from the vehicle. Refer to ENGINE REPLACEMENT in Engine Mechanical 1.8L (LV6).
  7. Remove the transfer case assembly from the transaxle. Refer to TRANSFER CASE REPLACEMENT in Transfer Case Vibe.
  8. Remove the 2 bolts and ground cables from the transaxle.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Shift Cable From Bracket
    G03415597Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Removing Ground Cables From Transaxle
    G03415598Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the 3 transaxle wiring harness connectors from the transaxle.
  10. Disconnect the breather hose from the transaxle.
  11. Remove the front transaxle mount through bolt.
    Fig 3: Removing Oil Cooler Pipe And Filler Tube Retaining Bolts
    G03415599Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the 6 transaxle to engine mounting bolts.
  13. Separate the transaxle from the engine assembly.
  14. Remove the left transaxle mounting bracket from the transaxle assembly.
  15. Remove the front transaxle mounting bracket from the transaxle assembly.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Oil Cooler Pipes From Transaxle
    G03415600Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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