Part 2
Transaxle - 3.0LRemoval (Steps 37-72)
37. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Remove the 2 front subframe nuts and remove the subframe
38. NOTE: FWD shown, AWD similar.
Loosen the EGR tube nut at the RH exhaust manifold and remove the EGR tube.
Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles
39. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH exhaust manifold heat shield.
40. Remove the 2 bolts and the catalytic converter band clamp.
41. Remove the 2 bolts and the catalytic converter-to-engine block bracket.
42. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector from the RH halfshaft bearing support bracket.
43. Remove the bolt retaining the brake caliper hose.
44. Remove the 2 bolts and remove the RH halfshaft from the transaxle and position it aside with mechanic's wire.
AWD vehicles
45. Using the special tool, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.
46. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH halfshaft.
47. Index the driveshaft, remove the 4 bolts from the driveshaft and position the driveshaft aside.
48. Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector and detach the wiring retainer.
49. Using the special tool, remove the RH catalyst monitor sensor.
50. Disconnect the RH HO2S electrical connector.
51. Using the special tool, remove the RH HO2S.
52. Remove the 6 bolts and the RH exhaust heat shield
53. Remove the 3 nuts and the catalytic converter band clamp RH half.
54. Remove the 2 bolts and the catalytic converter band clamp LH half.
55. Remove the nuts and the RH catalytic converter.
56. Remove the 5 bolts and the power transfer unit (PTU) support bracket.
57. NOTE: A new halfshaft seal must be installed anytime the RH halfshaft is removed.
NOTE: The seal deflector will be damaged during removal. Be careful not to damage the cover seal directly behind the seal deflector.
Remove the seal deflector.
58. Using the special tools, remove the halfshaft seal from the PTU.
59. Remove the 5 bolts and the PTU.
All vehicles
60. NOTE: When installing the lifting bracket, it will be easier to loosely install the upper bolt first, then install the lower bolt.
Install the lower half of the lifting hook.
61. Install the upper half of the lifting hook.
62. Install the universal lifting brackets on the LH side of the engine.
63. Using the special tools, support the engine.
64. Remove the 2 bolts from the transmission insulator.
65. Lower the transaxle and remove the 2 nuts and the bolt and remove the transaxle support insulator bracket.
66. Remove the HO2S bracket bolt and disconnect the wiring harness fastener.
67. Remove the inspection cover.
68. Remove and discard the 3 torque converter nuts.
69. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses.
70. Position a suitable high-lift transmission jack under the transaxle.
71. Remove the 5 torque converter housing bolts and remove the transmission.
72. If installing a new transaxle, the transmission fluid cooler will need to be backflushed and cleaned. Carry out transmission fluid cooler backflushing and cleaning.