Transmission - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
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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.
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NOTE: Support the transmission with a transmission jack for gearshift lever removal.
Remove the gearshift lever. Refer to: Gearshift Lever . Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
- Remove the bolts and remove the transmission support insulator 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 HO2S and the catalyst monitor. Refer to: Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) . Refer to: Catalyst Monitor Sensor .
- Disconnect the electrical connectors and the wiring retainers and position the vehicle 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: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
- Remove the retainer and disconnect the hydraulic tube from the clutch master cylinder.
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NOTE: Secure the transmission with a safety strap to the transmission jack.
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.