Section 28 (Manual Transmission - 6-Speed Manual Transmission - 3160): Removal: Transmission
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| Transmission Jack |
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WARNING:
Do not breathe dust or use compressed air to blow dust from storage containers or friction components. Remove dust using government-approved techniques. Friction component dust may be a cancer and lung disease hazard. Exposure to potentially hazardous components may occur if dusts are created during repair of friction components, such as brake pads and clutch discs. Exposure may also cause irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract, and may cause allergic reactions and/or may lead to other chronic health effects. If irritation persists, seek medical attention or advice. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- Disconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- Remove the upper RH catalytic converter nut.
- Remove the gearshift lever. Refer to: Gearshift Lever .
- Remove the bolts and remove the transmission support insulator, damper and crossmember from the back of the transmission.
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
- Remove the RH catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter RH .
- Remove the LH catalyst monitor sensor. Refer to: Catalyst Monitor Sensor .
- If equipped, remove the nuts and the bolts and position aside the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
- Inspect the transmission case to be sure that the transmission fluid cooler tube seals and backing rings were removed with the transmission fluid cooler tubes and are not stuck in the transmission case. If the transmission fluid cooler tube seals or backing rings are stuck in the transmission case, remove the seals and backing rings.
- Remove the nut and position the wiring harness aside.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors and the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
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NOTE: If disassembly of the transmission is required, drain the transmission fluid.
Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.
Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)
- Support the transmission with a transmission jack and secure it with a safety strap. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
- Remove the vent tube from the transmission.
- Remove the retainer and disconnect the hydraulic tube from the clutch master cylinder.
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NOTE: Note the location of the different length bolts and studbolts for assembly.
Remove the bellhousing bolts, pull the transmission back to remove the input shaft from the clutch, lower the transmission and remove it from the vehicle.
- 60 mm Bolt
- 60 mm Studbolt
- 75 mm Studbolt
- 25 mm Studbolt