Removal
REMOVAL
Special Tools:
Refer to the exploded view as necessary when performing the following steps on a 2.4L engine.
Refer to the exploded view as necessary when performing the following steps on a 2.7L engine
NOTE: If transaxle assembly is being replaced or overhauled (clutch and/or seal replacement), it is necessary to perform the TCM Quick Learn Procedure Quick Learn Procedure .
1. Disconnect battery cable.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Remove air cleaner assembly.
4. Remove dipstick tube. Plug hole to prevent debris from entering transaxle.
5. Using Disconnect Release Tool , disconnect the transmission cooler line quick-connect fittings. Service and Repair.
6. Unplug the transaxle electrical connector at the powertrain control module.
7. Disconnect shift cable from manual valve lever and bracket Shift Cable - Removal.
8. Disconnect Crankshaft Position Sensor (if equipped).
9. Remove throttle body support bracket.
10. Disconnect Oxygen Sensor harness retainer from transaxle case.
11. Remove rear mount bracket-to-transaxle case bolts.
12. Remove starter upper bracket-to-block bolt.
13. Raise vehicle.
14. Remove side and lower shields Splash Shield - Removal.
15. Remove halfshafts Half Shaft - Removal.
16. Remove exhaust on 2.7l engines Exhaust System - Removal.
17. Remove rear mount bracket lower bolt.
18. Remove rear mount thru-bolt.
19. Remove rear mount-to-cross member bolts.
20. Remove rear mount and bracket.
21. Support engine/transaxle with screw jack and wood block on engine oil pan.
22. Remove front mount thru-bolt.
23. Remove crossmember bolts and remove the crossmember Crossmember - Removal.
24. Remove front mount bracket to block and transaxle.
25. Remove front mount bracket and mount.
26. Remove starter Starter - Removal Starter - Removal.
27. Remove converter dust shield.
28. Remove torque converter bolts.
29. Remove left mount bracket-to-transaxle bolts.
30. Carefully lower engine/transaxle assembly to gain access to and remove transaxle-to-engine bolts.
31. With aid of helper or transmission jack, remove transaxle assembly from vehicle.