Part 2 of 2
Transaxle-All Wheel Drive (AWD) - ContinuedInstall the lower half of the lifting hook.
44. Install the upper half of the lifting hook.
45. Disconnect the vapor tube from the canister purge valve.
46. Remove the bolt for the power steering hose.
47. Install the special tool to the RH cylinder head.
48. Remove and discard the 2 bolts for the catalytic converter.
49. Install the special tool to the LH cylinder head.
50. Install the special tools to support the engine assembly.
51. Install the special tools to the LH (front) cylinder head.
52. Install the special tools to the RH (rear) cylinder head.
53. Install the special tools into the lifting hook near the EGR valve.
54. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the retainers and position the hose aside.
55. Remove the 4 bolts that hold the power steering line to the subframe.
56. Disconnect the wire harness from the LH front of the subframe.
57. Remove the bolts and nuts for the power steering rack. Use mechanic's wire to hold the power steering rack and up to the side.
58. Disconnect the HO2S electrical connector from the subframe.
59. Disconnect the 3 push pins and position the splash shield aside.
60. Remove the nut for the front motor mount.
61. Remove the 2 bolts for the lower stabilizer mount.
62. Remove the nut for the rear motor mount.
63. Remove the bolts for the rear transaxle mount.
64. Remove the 2 bolts for the LH rear subframe mount.
65. Remove the 2 bolts for the RH rear subframe mount.
66. Remove and discard the LH and RH stabilizer bar link nuts and separate the stabilizer bar links from the struts.
67. Using a suitable powertrain lift, remove the 4 subframe bolts and remove the subframe.
68. Disconnect the HO2S electrical connector.
69. Remove the bolt for the catalytic converter bracket and remove the catalytic converter.
70. Remove the pin and remove the rubber access plug.
71. Remove and discard the 4 torque converter nuts.
72. CAUTION: When disconnecting the fluid cooler tubes pull straight up to prevent damage to the fluid cooler tubes.
Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transaxle.
73. Remove and discard the 4 transmission fluid cooler tube.
74. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket bolts.
75. NOTE: Make sure that the transmission is securely fastened to the transmission jack.
Position a suitable high-lift transmission jack under the transmission.
76. Remove the 3 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
77. Remove the transaxle from under the car.
78. If the transaxle is to be overhauled or if installing a new transaxle, install a new transmission fluid cooler.
79. If the transaxle is to be overhauled or if installing a new transaxle, carry out transmission backflushing and cleaning.
80. If removing the transaxle for something other than a transaxle related repair, inspect the differential seals for damage or leaking. If leaking or damage is indicated install new differential seals.
81. If installing a new transaxle, remove the bolts and remove the rear transaxle support insulator.
82. If installing a new transaxle, remove and discard the 4 retainers and remove the transaxle insulator.
83. If installing a new transaxle, remove the bolt and remove the fluid level indicator and tube