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Transmission - 3.5L GTDI: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the battery and battery tray. REFER to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING & BATTERY CABLES .
  3. Remove the ACL  outlet pipe. REFER to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM .
  4. Remove the cowl panel grille. REFER to BODY PANEL SYSTEM - FRONT END BODY PANELS .
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  17. Remove the crankcase vent tube. REFER to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
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  21. Special Tool(s): Eye, Engine Lift 303-1245.
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  23. NOTE: Index-mark the CAC  tube position for reference during installation.
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  24. Special Tool(s): Support Bar, Engine 303-F072, Bar, Engine Spreader 303-1454.
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  27. NOTE: Do not loosen the center bolt or damage to the transmission support insulator will occur.

    Remove the 2 upper transmission support insulator bolts.

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  28. Remove the front subframe. REFER to BODY SYSTEM - UNI-BODY, SUBFRAME & MOUNTING SYSTEM .
  29. Remove the roll restrictors. Refer to TRANSMISSION SUPPORT INSULATOR - ANTI-ROLL, 3.5L GTDI .
  30. Drain the transmission fluid.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
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  31. NOTE: Do not allow the halfshaft to over angel or hang from the outer CV  joint. Always support the free end of the halfshaft or damage can occur.

    Remove and position aside the LH  Halfshaft.

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  33. Remove the PTU  . REFER to TRANSFER CASE - POWER TRANSFER UNIT .
    1. Inspect the differential seal surface.
    2. Inspect the halfshaft bushing surface. If this surface is damaged, inspect the halfshaft bushing for damage.
    3. Inspect the differential side gear splines.
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  38. Special Tool(s): Disconnect Tool, Transmission Cooler Line 307-569.
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  39. Special Tool(s): Adapter, Transmission Jack 209-00152.

    General equipment: Transmission jack.

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  41. Special Tool(s): Retainer, Torque Converter 307-346
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  45. NOTE: If the transmission fluid cooler tube seals or backing rings are stuck in the transmission case, remove the seals and backing rings.
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  46. If the transmission is to be overhauled or if installing a new or re-manufactured transmission, carry out transmission fluid cooler backflushing and cleaning. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLING SYSTEM .
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