Removal Procedure
Disconnect the charge air cooler outlet tube (1) from the throttle body (2). Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube Replacement
- Disconnect the transmission control from the transmission. Transmission Control Replacement (M13)
Remove the front compartment lower noise shield (3) from the vehicle. Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (Coupe - LGX, LTG)
Remove the oil pump flow control valve heat shield (4) from the engine assembly. Oil Pump Flow Control Valve Heat Shield Replacement
Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
- Backup lamp switch (1)
- Vehicle speed sensor (2)
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Disconnect the electrical connector from the transmission temperature sensor (2).
Remove the hydraulic clutch hose/pipe (1) retaining clip from the clutch slave cylinder.
- Disconnect the hydraulic clutch hose/pipe (2) from the clutch slave cylinder. Plug the lower hose end.
Remove the two right (engine side) lower transmission clutch housing to engine fasteners (1).
Remove the two right (transmission side) lower transmission clutch housing to engine fasteners (1).
Remove the two left lower transmission clutch housing to engine fasteners (1).
- NOTE:
Securely support the drivetrain and front suspension cradle with an adjustable jack.
Loosen the front cradle bolts (1) one turn, remove the rear cradle bolts (3) completely, loosen the middle cradle bolts (2) enough to allow the rear of the cradle support to tilt down with the jack approximately 25 mm (1 in) (a).
Remove the three upper transmission clutch housing to engine fasteners (1).
- Remove the transmission from the vehicle. To clear the body structure, the front of the engine can be pushed up to tilt the engine and transmission.
Transmission jack is installed to transmission in this step.
Care must be taken when disassembling the clutch actuator cylinder hose connector from the clutch actuator cylinder. Do not remove, misposition, or damage the internal restrictor valve/Peak Torque Limiter (PTL). Operating a vehicle with a removed, mispositioned, or damaged PTL valve could result in severe driveline damage.
Do not leave the engine tilted on its mounts for an extended amount of time.