41TE Automatic Transaxle: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If transaxle assembly is being replaced or overhauled (clutch and/or seal replacement), it is necessary to perform the TCM Quick Learn Procedure. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE
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- Disconnect battery cable.
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Remove dipstick tube. Plug hole to prevent debris from entering transaxle.
- Using Tool 8875A, disconnect the transmission cooler line quick-connect fittings. (Refer to TRANSMISSION )
- Disconnect Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assy. connector.
- Disconnect Transmission Range Sensor connector.
- Disconnect Input Speed Sensor connector.
- Disconnect Output Speed Sensor connector.
- Disconnect shift cable from manual valve lever and bracket.
- Disconnect Crankshaft Position Sensor.
- Remove throttle body support bracket.
- Disconnect Oxygen Sensor harness retainer from transaxle case.
- Remove rear mount bracket-to-transaxle case bolts.
- Remove starter upper bracket-to-block bolt.
- Raise vehicle.
- Remove halfshafts. Refer to Differential and Driveline.
- Remove rear mount bracket lower bolt.
- Remove rear mount thru-bolt.
- Remove rear mount-to-cross member bolts.
- Remove rear mount and bracket.
- Remove front mount thru-bolt.
- Remove front mount to radiator lower crossmember bolts.
- Remove front mount bracket to block and transaxle.
- Remove front mount bracket and mount.
- Remove starter lower bolt and starter motor assembly.
- Remove converter dust shield.
- Remove torque converter bolts.
- Support engine/transaxle with screw jack and wood block on engine oil pan.
- Remove left mount bracket-to-transaxle bolts.
- Carefully lower engine/transaxle assembly to gain access to and remove transaxle-to-engine bolts.
- With aid of helper or transmission jack, remove transaxle assembly from vehicle.