Part 1

Transaxle - 3.5L GTDI

Removal

NOTE: Refer to the Transmission Cooler Flushing Job Aid on the FMC Dealer website.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly and outlet pipe.

3. Remove the battery tray.

4. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.

5. Disconnect the wiring harness pin-type retainer.

6. Remove the selector lever cable bracket bolts and position aside the selector lever cable and bracket.

7. Remove the starter motor terminal cover.

8. Remove the starter terminals from the starter.

9. Disconnect the wiring harness fastener from the starter motor studbolt.

10. Remove the bolt, studbolt and the starter.

11. Disconnect the transaxle control electrical connector.

12. Detach the transaxle control wire harness retainer from the transaxle stud bolt.

13. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the transaxle stud bolts.

14. Remove the top torque converter housing bolts.

15. Disconnect the 2 quick connect couplings and remove the crankcase vent tube.

16. Remove the engine cover mounting stud from the LH valve cover stud bolt.

17. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the valve cover stud bolt.

18. Remove the nut and the oil supply tube bracket from the LH valve cover stud bolt.

19. Remove the 4 bolts and position aside the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.

20. Install the Engine Lift Eye on the LH cylinder head and loosely install the 2 bolts.

21. Remove the RH turbocharger-to-Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hose nut.

22. Disconnect the LH turbocharger bypass valve electrical connector and the turbocharger bypass valve hose.

23. NOTE: Index-mark the CAC (Charge Air Cooler) tube position for reference during installation.
Loosen the RH CAC (Charge Air Cooler) tube clamp, disconnect the tube and position aside.

24. Disconnect the turbocharger wastegate regulating valve electrical connector.

25. Detach the 2 brake booster vacuum hose retainers (1 shown) from the strut tower brace.