Part 2

Transaxle

Removal (Steps 29-56)





29. Install the universal lifting brackets on the LH side of the engine.





30. Using the special tools, support the engine.





31. Remove the 2 bolts from the transmission insulator.





32. Lower the transaxle and remove the 2 nuts and the bolt and remove the transaxle insulator bracket.





33. Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.





34. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and remove the RH front structure to subframe splash shield.





35. Remove the 4 screws and position the LH fender splash shield aside.





36. Remove the pin-type retainers and remove the LH front structure to subframe splash shield.





37. Remove the bolts and position the power steering cooler tube aside.





38. Remove the 3 steering gear bolts and position the steering gear aside with mechanic's wire.

39. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.





Remove the 2 nuts and separate the sway bar links from the struts.





40. Remove the RH lower control arm nuts.





41. Using the special tool, disconnect the RH ball joints.





42. Remove the bolt connecting the RH damper fork to the lower control arm.
43. Position a suitable drivetrain lift table under the subframe.





44. Remove the 2 rear subframe nuts.





45. Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 subframe support brackets.

46. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.





Remove the 2 front subframe nuts and remove the subframe.





47. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (H02S) electrical connector from the RH halfshaft bearing support bracket.





48. Remove the bolt retaining the brake caliper hose.





49. Remove the 2 bolts and remove the RH halfshaft from the transaxle and position it aside with mechanic's wire.





50. Remove the H02S bracket bolt and remove the ground strap bolt.





51. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses.





52. Remove the inspection cover.





53. Remove and discard the 3 torque converter nuts.
54. Position a suitable high-lift transmission jack under the transaxle.





55. Remove the 5 bellhousing bolts and remove the transmission.
56. If installing a new transaxle, the fluid cooler will need to be backflushed and cleaned. Carry out transmission fluid cooler tube backflushing and cleaning.