Removal [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure
- REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]
- REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY SETTING BOLT
- REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 61
- INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 62
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 69
- REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE TCM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
- REMOVE RADIATOR PIPE CLAMP
- REMOVE TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH
- REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
- Using the transmission jack attachment, set the automatic transaxle assembly on a transmission jack.NOTE:
- Secure the automatic transaxle assembly to the transmission jack using a suitable adapter, such as a rope or attachment.
- To prevent the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly from deforming, do not place any attachments onto the automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly of the automatic transaxle assembly.
- Hold the engine assembly with a suitable adapter, such as a rope, during the operation.
- Remove the 11 bolts and automatic transaxle assembly.NOTE:
To prevent damage to the knock pins, do not pry between the automatic transaxle assembly and engine assembly.
- Using the transmission jack attachment, set the automatic transaxle assembly on a transmission jack.
- REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
- REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
- REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET
- REMOVE SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN HOLE (ATM) COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
- INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- INSPECT DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2