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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (2.2L (L61)) or Battery Tray Replacement (2.4L (LAT)) or Battery Tray Replacement (3.5L (L66)) .
  2. Disconnect the air duct hose to the intake plenum. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement for the 2.2L (L61) engine or Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement for the 2.4L (LAT) engine.
    3. Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Shift Control Cable At Range Select Lever & Bracket
    GM1547449Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the shift control cable (3) from the range select lever (4).
  4. Release the shift control cable retaining clip (2) and remove the cable from the shift control cable bracket (1).
  5. Disconnect the transaxle wiring harness from the main transaxle electrical connector, and the park neutral position (PNP) switch.
  6. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  7. Tie the radiator, air conditioning condenser, and fan module assembly to the upper radiator support to keep the assembly with the vehicle when the frame is lowered.
  8. If equipped with 2.4L (LAT), remove the auxiliary fluid pump. Refer to Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Pump Replacement .
    9. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Upper Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts & Stud
    GM1547461Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the upper transmission to engine bolts (1, 3, 5, 6) and stud (2).
  10. Remove the left transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side .
  11. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  12. Remove the front wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  13. Remove the splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
    14. Fig 3: Locating Transaxle Brace & Bolts
    GM1547464Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the bolts (2, 3) from the transmission brace.
  15. Remove the transmission brace (1).
  16. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (2.2L (L61)) or Starter Motor Replacement (2.4L (LAT)) or Starter Motor Replacement (3.5L (L66)) .
  17. Mark the relationship of the flywheel to the torque converter for reassembly.
  18. Use the J 43653  to prevent the crankshaft from rotating.
    19. Fig 4: Locating Torque Converter-To-Flywheel Bolts
    GM1547462Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the torque converter to flywheel bolts.
  20. Remove the nut holding the transmission cooler line retainer to the transmission.
  21. Disconnect the transmission cooler lines from the transmission.
    22. Fig 5: View Of VSS Wiring Harness
    GM414901Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) wiring harness from the sensor.
  23. Remove the steering gear intermediate shaft pinch bolt. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  24. Disconnect the tie rods from the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
  25. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  26. Disconnect the ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement .
  27. Remove the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement (L61) or Frame Replacement (L66) .
  28. Disconnect the wheel drive shafts from the transaxle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Non Hybrid) or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Hybrid) .
  29. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
    30. Fig 6: Removing/Installing Lower Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
    GM1547467Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Remove the lower transmission to engine bolts (5, 6, 7, 8).
  31. Separate the engine and the transaxle.
  32. Remove the transaxle from the vehicle.
  33. Flush the transmission cooler and the lines with J 35944-A  . See Special Tools . Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (J 45096) or Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (SA9165T) .
    34. Fig 7: Removing/Installing Shift Cable Bracket Bolt, Nut & Bracket
    GM1547450Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  34. Remove the following only if replacing the transmission.
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