Automatic Transmission Assembly: Removal

Set the vehicle on the lift.
Open front hood fully, and support with stay.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove air intake duct. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct .
Remove air cleaner case or air intake chamber. Refer to AIR CLEANER CASE .
Remove air cleaner case stay.

Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Case Stay
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Remove front, center, rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
2.5 L model

Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe, REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe and REMOVAL , Muffler. .

3.0 L model

Refer to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe, REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe and REMOVAL , Muffler
Disconnect the following connectors.
1. Transmission harness connector
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Harness Connector
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2. Transmission ground terminal
Remove starter. Refer to REMOVAL , Starter.
Remove pitching stopper.

Fig 3: Removing Pitching Stopper
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Separate torque converter clutch from drive plate.
1. Remove service hole plug.
2. Remove bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
3. While rotating the engine, remove other bolts using ST.
  NOTE: Be careful not to drop bolts into torque converter clutch housing.
  
  ST 499977100 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH
  
  Fig 4: Separating Torque Converter Clutch From Drive Plate
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Install ST to torque converter clutch case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

Fig 5: Installing ST To Torque Converter Clutch Case
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Remove ATF level gauge.
NOTE: Plug opening to prevent entry of foreign particles into transmission fluid.

Fig 6: Removing ATF Level Gauge
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Set ST.
NOTE: Part No. 41099AA010 is also available.

ST 41099AA020 ENGINE SUPPORT ASSY

Fig 7: Setting Special Tool
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Remove bolt which holds right upper side of transmission to engine.

Fig 8: Removing Bolt Holding Right Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine (2.5 L Model)
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Fig 9: Removing Bolt Holding Right Upper Side Of Transmission To Engine (3.0 L Model)
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove under cover.
Remove heat shield cover.

Fig 10: Removing Heat Shield Cover
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Drain ATF to remove ATF drain plug.

Fig 11: Removing ATF Drain Plug
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Disconnect ATF cooler hoses from pipes of transmission side, and remove ATF level gauge guide.

Fig 12: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hoses From Pipes Of Transmission Side
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Remove propeller shaft.
Remove shift select cable. Refer to REMOVAL , Select Cable.
Disconnect stabilizer link from transverse link.
Remove bolt securing ball joint of transverse link to housing.

Fig 13: Removing Bolt Securing Ball Joint Of Transverse Link To Housing
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Remove spring pins and separate front drive shafts from each side of the transmission.
NOTE: Do not reuse spring pin. Prepare a new spring pin.

Fig 14: Removing Spring Pins
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Remove nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.

Fig 15: Removing Nuts Holding Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine (2.5 L Model)
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Fig 16: Removing Nuts Holding Lower Side Of Transmission To Engine (3.0 L Model)
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Place transmission jack under transmission.
NOTE:
- Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack don't touch the oil pan.
Remove transmission rear crossmember from vehicle.

Fig 17: Removing Transmission Rear Crossmember From Vehicle
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Remove transmission.
CAUTION: Move transmission and torque converter as a unit away from engine.

Fig 18: Removing Transmission
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Separate transmission assembly and rear cushion rubber.