Transmission - Rear Wheel Drive (RWD): Removal
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NOTE:
Refer to the Transmission Cooler Flushing Job Aid on the FMC Dealer website.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Jacking and Lifting .
- 3.
Remove the starter motor assembly. Refer to Starting System .
- 4.
Remove the rear driveshaft assembly. Refer to Driveshaft .
- 5.NOTE: If transmission disassembly or installation of a new transmission is necessary, drain the transmission fluid.
Remove the bolts and the transmission fluid pan and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
- 6.NOTE: It is not necessary to torque transmission fluid pan bolts at this time.
Install the transmission fluid pan and the bolts.
- 7.NOTE: Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety strap.NOTE: Make sure the transmission jack makes contact on the outer ribs of the transmission fluid pan.
Using a high-lift transmission jack, support the transmission.
- 8.
Remove the LH and RH catalytic converters. Refer to Exhaust System .
- 10.
Remove and discard the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket bolt and position aside the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
- 11.NOTE: To prevent selector lever cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable between the manual control lever and the selector lever cable bracket.
Move the locking tab up and disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
- 13.NOTE: Do not pull on the wire harness to disconnect the electrical connector or damage to the electrical connector will occur.
- 1.
Rotate the transmission electrical connector counterclockwise.
- 2.
Pull the transmission electrical connector out to disconnect.
- 3.
Detach the retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
- 1.
- 15.NOTE: Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the engine clockwise.
Remove and discard the torque converter nuts.
- 19.
Slide the transmission back enough to install the Torque Converter Retainer and remove the transmission from the vehicle.
- 20.NOTE: Failure to clean the transmission fluid cooler tubes can result in transmission failure.
If the transmission is to be overhauled or if installing a new or re-manufactured transmission, carry out the Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning procedure. Refer to Transaxle Transmission Cooling .