Transmission Case Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the transaxle with the rear of the transmission case facing upward.
- Remove the 24 torque converter housing bolts (89, 90, 91, 92, 106, and 107).
- Remove the transmission lift bracket (88) and the wiring harness bracket (108).
- Using the snap ring pliers, expand the output shaft retaining ring (513).
- Lift the transmission case (31) off of the torque converter housing (150).
- Release the snap ring pliers and continue to remove the transmission case (31).
- Remove the torque converter housing gasket (68).
- Remove the 2 transmission case locating pins (126).
NOTE:
Do not nick, scratch or damage the sealing surface. The sealing surface is a machined surface. Damage to the machined surface can cause leakage.