Removal - RWD Corolla Wagon
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect transmission throttle cable from carburetor linkage and remove cable from bracket. Disconnect neutral safety switch, back-up light switch and overdrive relay connectors located near starter.
- Raise and support vehicle. Drain transmission. Index mark and remove drive shaft. Remove exhaust pipe clamp from bellhousing and disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold. Disconnect manual shift linkage.
- Loosen 2 nuts and remove both clamps retaining cooler lines to transmission. Disconnect both cooler lines at transmission. Remove starter and lay alongside engine.
- Secure transmission jack under transmission. Remove ground strap and rubber exhaust hanger from crossmember. Raise transmission slightly and remove 8 bolts to remove crossmember. Disconnect speedometer cable.
- Pry hole cover off of bellhousing cover plate. Manually turn crankshaft and remove 6 torque converter bolts. Install guide pin in one hole of torque converter.
- Remove transmission-to-engine bolts. Pry on end of guide pin to move converter with transmission when separating from engine. Ensure that throttle cable and all electrical connectors are clear when lowering transmission.