Removal

Transmission

Removal

NOTE: Do not separate the transmission from the clutch housing. Remove the transmission and clutch housing as an assembly.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.

2. NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft to the output shaft flange.

Remove the 4 driveshaft bolts and separate the driveshaft from the output flange. Position the driveshaft aside.
^ Using mechanic's wire, support the driveshaft.
^ To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs).





3. Disconnect the shift linkage from the transmission.
^ To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs).





4. Separate the wiring harness from the transmission.
^ Disconnect the catalyst monitor sensor (CMS) electrical connector.
^ Disconnect the reverse lamp switch electrical connector.
^ Disconnect the wiring harness clips.
^ Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.








5. Remove the 2 starter motor bolts and the starter motor. Position the starter motor aside.
^ Using mechanic's wire, support the starter motor.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs).
6. Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transmission.
7. Remove the 4 crossmember bolts and the transmission mount nut. Move the crossmember downward to slide the exhaust isolators from the brackets. Remove the crossmember.
^ To install, tighten to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs).





8. Release the clutch hydraulic line clip and separate the connector from the clutch slave cylinder.





9. Loosen the 4 exhaust manifold nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs).
10. Remove the 8 transmission-to-engine bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs).
11. Pull the transmission rearward until the input shaft is clear of the pressure plate, then lower the transmission from the vehicle.