Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the left tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (With J64)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (With J55) .
- Remove the rear catalytic converter. Refer to Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Rear-LFX)Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Rear LF3) .
- Using a suitable jack stand, support the rear of the powertrain.
Remove the transmission mount to bracket through bolt (1).
Remove the transaxle brace bolt (1), then loosen bolt (2) until it no longer engages the transaxle.
- Remove the transaxle brace (3) with bolt (2) still retained in the brace.
Remove the transmission mount bracket (1) to transmission bolts (2).
Remove the rear mount to frame fasteners (1, 2), then remove the mount and bracket from the vehicle.