Automatic Transmission

WARNING:
- DO NOT REMOVE ENGINE UNTIL EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS COMPLETELY COOLED OFF. OTHERWISE, YOU MAY BURN YOURSELF AND/OR FIRE MAY BREAK OUT IN FUEL LINE.
- BEFORE DISCONNECTING FUEL HOSE, RELEASE FUEL PRESSURE.
- BE SURE TO HOIST ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION IN A SAFE MANNER.

CAUTION:
- Position vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
- Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
- For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in parts catalog. Always use engine slingers in a safe manner.

REPLACEMENT
1. Drain coolant from engine block and radiator.
2. Release fuel pressure.
3. Remove negative battery cable.
4. Remove hood.
5. Remove power steering drive belt, generator drive belt and A/C compressor drive belt.
6. Remove radiator.
7. Remove exhaust manifold heat shield.
8. Disconnect exhaust system from exhaust manifold.
9. Discharge refrigerant.
10. Disconnect refrigerant lines.
11. Disconnect accelerator wire, vacuum hoses, electrical connectors, heater hoses and vacuum booster hose.
12. Remove four power steering pump bolts.
13. Disconnect A/T dipstick tube and A/T throttle wire.
14. Remove transmission.

NOTE:
- Before separating engine and transmission, remove the crankshaft position sensor (OBD) from the assembly.
- Always take extra care not to damage edge of crankshaft position sensor (OBD) or ring gear teeth.








15. Remove LH and RH engine mounts.





16. Remove engine.

NOTE: When lifting engine, be sure to clear surrounding parts. Take special care near accelerator wire casing, brake lines and brake master cylinder.

17. Reverse procedure to install.