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Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
  2. Pull out the torque converter clutch assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly. >
  3. Remove the input shaft.
    Fig 1: Input Shaft
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  4. Lift up the lever on the rear side of transmission harness connector, and then disconnect it from the stay.
  5. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector from the stay.
  6. Disconnect the air breather hose. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose. >
  7. Remove the oil charge pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Oil Charge Pipe. >
  8. Remove the ATF cooler inlet pipe and outlet pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose. >
  9. Separate the converter case and transmission case. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Converter Case. >
  10. Separate the transmission case and extension case section. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Extension Case. >
  11. Remove the reduction drive gear. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Reduction Drive Gear. >
  12. Remove the reduction driven gear. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Reduction Driven Gear. >
  13. Remove the drive pinion shaft mounting bolt and remove the drive shaft assembly from oil pump housing.
    Fig 2: Locating Drive Pinion Shaft Mounting Bolts
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