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: Supporting Transaxle
  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. Remove the washer solvent container.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
3. Remove the left front wheel and tire assemblies.
4. Remove the left front fender liners.
5. Position the following items in order to support the transaxle:
  - A block of wood
  - A jack stand
6. Remove the transaxle mount through-bolt.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Transaxle Mount Through-Bolt
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
7. Remove the transaxle to engine block bolts.
8. Remove the front transaxle mount.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle To Engine Block Bolts
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.