Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: In order to avoid oil pan damage and possible engine failure, insert a block of wood that spans the width of the oil pan bottom between the oil pan and the jack support.

Use a jack or a utility stand to raise the transmission/transaxle in order to remove the weight from the transmission/transaxle mount and create slight tension in the mount.
Inspect the transmission/transaxle mount. Replace the transmission/transaxle mount if the transmission/transaxle mount exhibits any of the following conditions:
- The rubber surface is covered with cracks.
- The rubber is separated from the metal plate of the mount.
- The rubber is split through the center.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Mount Fastener
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
If there is movement between the metal plate of the transmission/transaxle mount and the transmission, tighten the transmission mount fasteners to the correct tightening specification.
1. Loosen but do not remove the rear transaxle mount bolts.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle on page 0-30 in General Information.
3. Use the following items in order to support the transaxle:
  - A wood block
  - A jack stand
    
    Fig 2: Supporting Transaxle
    Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
4. Remove the rear transaxle mount through-bolt.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Rear Transaxle Mount
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
5. Remove the rear transaxle mount bolts.
6. Remove the rear transaxle mount.