Automatic Transmission Removal

Automatic Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required

- Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
- 2008 V6 Attachment arm SIL02C000033
- Engine hanger balancer bar VSB02C000019
- Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016

NOTE:

- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

- Special tool Reds engine support hanger AAR-T1256 must be used with the side engine mount installed.

1. Remove the engine compartment covers. Service and Repair

2. Disconnect the steering joint from the steering gearbox pinion shaft. Steering Column Removal and Installation

3. Disconnect the support strut from the pivot ball on both sides (bolted to the hood). Raise and secure the hood in a vertical position. Remove the passenger's side pivot ball and install it into the lower threaded hole, then reattach the support strut.
NOTE: Do not attempt to close the hood with the support strut in the vertical position; it will damage the support strut and the hood.

4. Do the battery removal procedure. Removal and Replacement

5. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Service and Repair






6. Remove the four mounting bolts (A), and loosen the mounting bolt (B), then remove the harness clamp (C) and the battery base (D).

7. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is supported securely.

8. Remove the wheels.

9. Remove the splash shield.






10. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

11. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).






12. Remove the bolts (A) and nuts (B) securing the strut brace (C).

13. Remove the vacuum hose (D), then remove the strut brace.






14. Remove the positive starter cable (A) and the S terminal connector (B) from the starter.

15. Remove the harness clamp (C) from the harness clamp bracket (D), and remove the clamp bracket.

16. Remove the transmission ground terminal (E).






17. Remove the starter (A) with the harness clamp bracket (B) and the gasket (C) from the transmission.






18. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A).

19. Remove the spring clip (B) and the control pin (C), then separate the shift cable end (D) from the selector control lever (E).

20. Check the bushing (F) in the shift cable end for proper fit and wear. If the bushing is loose or worn, replace the shift cable. Service and Repair






21. Disconnect these connectors:
- A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (A)

- A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector (B)

- 4th clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (C)

- shift solenoid wire harness connector (D)

22. Remove the bolt securing the harness cover (E), and remove the harness cover from its bracket (F).






23. Disconnect these connectors:
- Transmission range switch connector (A)

- Input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector (B)





24. Remove the harness clamp (A) from its bracket.

25. Disconnect these connectors:
- Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (B)

- 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (C)

- ATF temperature sensor connector (D)





26. Remove the harness clamp (A) from its bracket (B).

27. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (C).

28. Remove the harness cover mounting bolt (D), and remove the harness cover (E) from its bracket (F).






29. Remove the bolt securing the harness clamp bracket.






30. Disconnect the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector.






31. Remove the ATF cooler hoses (A) from the ATF cooler lines (B). Turn the ends of the cooler hoses up to prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the cooler hoses and lines.

32. Check for any signs of leakage at the hose joints.






33. Remove the bolts (A) securing the ATF cooler line bracket (B).






34. Remove the connector bracket from the front cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine hanger balance bar front arm.






35. Remove the harness clamp bracket from the rear cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the 2008 V6 attachment arm.






36. Install the engine hanger balance bar (VSB02C000019). Attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with a spacer (B) and the bolt (10 x 1.25 mm) (C). Attach the 2008 V6 attachment arm (SIL02C000033) to the rear cylinder head and the bolt (8 x 1.25 mm) (D), then attach the 2008 V6 attachment arm to the engine hanger balance bar.
NOTE:

- Be careful when working around the windshield.

- Be careful not to damage the hood opener cable when installing the engine support hanger at the front bulkhead.

37. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) to the vehicle, and attach the hook to the engine balancer bar slot. Tighten the wing nut (E) by hand, and lift and support the engine.






38. Remove the vacuum hose (A) from the vacuum pipe (B), and remove the vacuum pipe from its clamp (C).

39. Remove the front engine mount stop (D) and the clamp bracket (E), and remove the front engine mount bolt (F).






40. Remove the upper transmission mount bracket bolts (A) and the nut (B).
NOTE: Do not remove the bolt (C) from the upper transmission mount. If the bolt is removed, the upper transmission mount must be replaced as an assembly.






41. Remove the rear engine mount stop (A) and the heat shield (B), and remove the rear engine mount bolt (C).






42. Remove the vacuum hose (A) from the clamp, and remove the vacuum hose from the joint.






43. Remove the front subframe stiffener.






44. Remove exhaust pipe A.






45. Remove the damper pinch bolts (A), the damper fork bolts (B) and the self-locking nuts (C), and remove the damper forks (D).

46. Remove the cotter pins (E) and the castle nuts (F), and separate the lower arms (G) from the knuckle. Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation






47. With SH-AWD: Make a reference mark (A) across the No. 1 propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C), and separate the No. 1 propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange.






48. With SH-AWD: Remove the bolt securing the transfer breather tube bracket (A), and disconnect the breather tube (B) from the breather pipe (C) on the transfer assembly.






49. With SH-AWD: Remove the transfer assembly (A) and dowel pin (B) from the transmission.






50. Remove the torque converter cover (A), and remove the drive plate bolts (B) (8) while rotating the crankshaft pulley.






51. Remove the transmission lower mount nuts.






52. Loosen both front subframe middle mount bolts.






53. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front subframe by looping the strap (A) over the front of the front subframe, then secure the strap with the stop (B), then tighten the wing nut (C).

54. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then tighten the bolts.






55. Remove the four bolts securing the stiffeners (A) and the four bolts securing the front subframe (B), then lower the front subframe.






56. Remove the left side driveshaft from the differential and the right side driveshaft from the intermediate shaft. Coat all precision machined surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over the driveshaft ends. Secure the driveshafts to the body with a strap.






57. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor cover (A), and disconnect the CKP sensor connector (B).

58. Remove the bolt securing the sensor harness clamp bracket (C).






59. Remove the rear warm up three way catalytic converter (WU-TWC) bracket (A), and remove the intermediate shaft (B).
NOTE: Plug the intermediate shaft hole (C) to prevent dirt and solvent from entering the transmission.

60. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil, then put plastic bags over intermediate shaft ends.






61. Remove the upper transmission housing mounting bolts.






62. Remove the front engine mount bracket.






63. Remove the front transmission housing mounting bolts.






64. Remove the rear transmission housing mounting bolts.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the CKP sensor.

65. Lower the transmission by loosening the wing nut on the engine support hanger, and tilt the engine just enough for the end of the transmission to clear the side frame.

66. Place a jack under the transmission.






67. Remove the lower transmission housing mounting bolts.

68. Check once again that the transmission is free of vacuum hoses, ATF and coolant hoses, and electrical wiring.

69. Slide the transmission away from the engine to remove it from the vehicle.






70. Remove the torque converter, the O-ring, and the dowel pins.

71. Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it is damaged. Service and Repair