Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS4) .
- Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement for the 3.8L engine or Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement for the 5.3L engine.
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (L26) or Starter Motor Replacement (LS4) .
- Remove the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (3.8L) or Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (LS4) .
- Disconnect the transaxle wiring harness electrical connector (4).
- Remove the wiring harness ground nut (3) from the transaxle.
- Remove the wiring harness grounds (1, 2) from the transaxle.
- Remove the wiring harness ground bolt (6) from the transaxle.
- Remove the wiring harness grounds (5) from the transaxle.
- Remove the wiring harness bracket bolt (7) and reposition the wiring harness.
- Remove the range selector cable from the transaxle shift lever.
- Remove the range selector retainer from the cable.
- Remove the range selector cable from the transaxle.
- Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the top of the transaxle.
- Remove the upper transaxle bolts (3, 4, 5) and the stud (2).
- Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture for the 3.8L engine or Engine Support Fixture for the 5.3L engine.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the left and the right engine splash shields.
- Remove the frame from the vehicle. Refer to FRAME REPLACEMENT .
- Install J 37096 in order to gain access to the torque converter bolts and to prevent the flywheel from turning.
- Remove the torque converter bolts.
- Remove the oil cooler pipes from the transaxle. Refer to Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement .
- Remove the left and the right wheel drive shafts from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Secure the drive shafts to the steering knuckles.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the vehicle speed sensor.
- Position a transmission jack under the transaxle and secure the jack firmly to the transaxle.
- Remove the transaxle brace. Refer to Transmission Brace Replacement .
- Remove the lower transaxle bolt (6) and the stud (1).
- Remove the transaxle from the vehicle.
- Transfer all necessary parts as needed.
- Flush the transmission cooler and lines. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (J-35944-A) or Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (J-45096) .
NOTE:
Position and secure the wheel drive shafts out of the way.
NOTE:
Ensure that the transmission jack is properly secured to the transaxle.