Removal Procedure
- Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the engine splash shields. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side and Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side .
- Remove the nut (1) and bolt (3) from the front transmission mount (9) and bracket (2).
- Remove the following components from the crossmember (8):
- The front bolts (7)
- The rear bolts (6)
- The rear transmission mount nut (5)
- The front suspension dampener (4), if necessary, 2WD models only
- The front transmission mount (9), if necessary
- Remove the transaxle support (8) from the front suspension crossmember.