Removal

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the propeller shaft. Propeller Shaft - Removal.




3. Remove the lower splash shield screws (1) and the lower splash shield.




4. Remove the transmission ground bolt (1) and cable.




5. Place a suitable drain pan beneath the transmission drain.
6. Remove the transmission drain plug (2) and drain the transmission.




7. Disconnect the transmission shift selector rod (1).




8. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler line banjo fittings (1) from the left and right sides of the transmission housing.




9. Remove the transmission oil cooler line retainer bolts (1) from the left and right side of the engine lower oil pan.




10. Remove the torque converter access cover (1).

NOTE: Rotate the engine at the vibration damper bolt.

11. Remove the torque converter bolts (2).




12. Disconnect and remove the oxygen sensor harness connectors (1)
13. Remove the heat shield bolts (2) and the heat shield




14. Disconnect the transmission control harness connector (2).
15. Position a transmission jack under the transmission oil pan rail.
16. Remove the starter. Starter Motor - Removal.
17. Remove the transmission to engine retaining bolts.
18. Lower and remove the transmission from the vehicle.