Removal Procedure
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- Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (L61) or Battery Tray Replacement (L66) in Engine Electrical.
- Disconnect the air duct hose from the intake plenum. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement in Engine Controls 2.2 L (L61)
- Disconnect the shift control cable (3) from the range select lever (4).
- Release the shift control cable retaining clip (2) and remove the cable from the shift control cable bracket (1).
- Disconnect the transaxle wiring harness from the main transaxle electrical connector, and the park neutral position (PNP) switch.
- Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical 2.2 L (L61).
- 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.
- Remove the upper transmission to engine bolts (1, 3, 5, 6) and stud (2).
- Remove the left transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the front wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body Front End.
- Remove the bolts (2, 3) from the transmission brace.
- Remove the transmission brace (1).
- Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (L61) or Starter Motor Replacement (L66) in Engine Electrical.
- Mark the relationship of the flywheel to the torque converter for reassembly.
- Use the J 43653 to prevent the crankshaft from rotating.
- Remove the torque converter to flywheel bolts.
- Remove the nut holding the transmission cooler line retainer to the transmission.
- Disconnect the transmission cooler lines from the transmission.
- Disconnect the VSS wiring harness from the sensor.
- Remove the steering gear intermediate shaft pinch bolt. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering wheel and Column.
- Disconnect the tie rods from the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
- Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Suspension-Front Suspension.
- Disconnect the ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Suspension-Front Suspension.
- Remove the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement (L61) or Frame Replacement (L66) in Frame and Underbody.
- Disconnect the wheel drive shafts from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Front in Wheel Drive Shafts
- Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
- Remove the lower transmission to engine bolts (5, 6, 7, 8).
- Separate the engine and the transaxle.
- Remove the transaxle from the vehicle.
- 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) .
- Remove the following only if replacing the transmission.
- Remove the shift cable bracket bolt (3), nut (1), and bracket (2).
- Remove the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch Replacement .
- Remove the transmission mounts. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Front and Transmission Mount Replacement - Rear .