Removal Procedure

Tools Required 

• J 35944-A  Transmission Oil Cooler and Line Flusher
• J 37096  Flywheel Holder

1. Remove the push pins from the coolant recovery bottle.
2. Position aside coolant recovery bottle.
3. Remove air cleaner assembly.
   Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Assembly

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4. Remove the automatic transmission range selector cable from the manual shaft.
   Fig 2: Removing Upper Transaxle & Bolts

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5. Remove the automatic transmission range selector cable bracket refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Bracket Replacement  .
6. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the transaxle.
7. Remove the top four bell housing bolts (2, 3, 4, 5).
8. Remove the frame.
9. Remove the inspection cover.
   Fig 3: Gain Access To Torque Converter Bolts Using J 37096

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10. Use J 37096  in order to gain access to the torque converter bolts and prevent the flywheel from turning.
11. Remove the torque converter bolts.
12. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor.
13. Remove the right and left axle shafts from the transmission. Refer to WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT -- FRONT .
14. Disconnect the transmission cooler lines.
15. Position the transmission jack under the vehicle.
16. Remove the transaxle brace. Refer to Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement 
    Fig 4: Removing Torque Converter Bolts & Transaxle Brace

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17. Remove the lower transaxle bolts (6) and stud (1).
18. Disconnect neutral safety switch.
19. Remove the wiring harness bracket from the side cover.
20. Remove the transaxle from the vehicle.

    Important:  Use J 35944-A  or equivalent to flush the following components whenever the transaxle is removed for overhaul or whenever the torque converter pump or the case is replaced:

21. Flush the transaxle oil cooler pipes and the transaxle oil cooler.
22. Transfer all necessary parts as needed.
    Fig 5: Removing Lower Transaxle Bolts & Stud

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