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Automatic Transmission Assembly: Removal

  1. Open front hood fully, and support with stay.
  2. Disconnect battery ground terminal.
  3. Remove air intake duct and cleaner case.
  4. Remove air cleaner case stay.
    Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Case Stay
    G02036975
  5. Disconnect the following connectors.
    1. Oxygen sensor connector
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Oxygen Sensor Connector
      G02036976
    2. Transmission harness connector
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Transmission Harness Connector
      G02036977
    3. Transmission ground terminal
  6. Remove starter.
  7. Remove pitching stopper.
    Fig 4: Removing Pitching Stopper
    G02036978
  8. Separate torque converter clutch from drive plate.
    1. Remove service hole plug.
    2. Remove bolts which hold torque converter clutch to drive plate.
    3. While rotating the engine, remove other bolts using ST.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to drop bolts into torque converter clutch housing.

    ST 499977100 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

    Fig 5: Identifying ST 499977100 Crank Pulley Wrench
    G02036979
  9. Install ST to torque converter clutch case. See  9.

    ST 498277200 STOPPER SET

    Fig 6: Installing ST To Torque Converter Clutch Case
    G02036980
  10. Remove ATF level gauge.
    CAUTION: Plug opening to prevent entry of foreign particles into transmission fluid.
    Fig 7: Remove ATF Level Gauge
    G02036981
  11. Set ST.
    NOTE: Also is available Part No. 927670000.

    ST 41099AA020 ENGINE SUPPORT ASSY

    Fig 8: Identifying ST 41099AA020 Engine Support Assy
    G02036982
  12. Remove bolt which holds right upper side of transmission to engine.
    Fig 9: 2.5 L Model
    G02036983
    Fig 10: 3.0 L Model
    G02036984
  13. Remove under cover.
  14. Disconnect connector from rear oxygen sensor.
    Fig 11: Disconnect Connector From Rear Oxygen Sensor
    G02036985
  15. Remove front and center exhaust pipes.
  16. Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler assembly.
  17. Remove heat shield cover.
    Fig 12: Removing Heat Shield Cover
    G02036986
  18. Drain ATF.
    Fig 13: Draining ATF
    G02036987
  19. Disconnect ATF cooler hoses from pipes of transmission side, and remove ATF level gauge guide.
    Fig 14: Disconnect ATF Cooler Hoses
    G02036988
  20. Remove propeller shaft. See PROPELLER SHAFT .

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  21. Remove shift select cable. See SELECT CABLE .
  22. Remove bolts which install stabilizer clamps onto crossmember.
    Fig 15: Remove Bolts
    G02036989
  23. Remove front drive shafts from transmission. See REMOVAL, DISASSEMBLY, REASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION .
  24. Remove nuts which hold lower side of transmission to engine.
    Fig 16: 2.5 L Model
    G02036990
    Fig 17: 3.0 L Model
    G02036991
  25. Place transmission jack under transmission.
    CAUTION:
    • Always support transmission case with a transmission jack.
    • On AT vehicles, make sure that the support plates of transmission jack don't touch the oil pan.
    Fig 18: Placing Transmission Jack Under Transmission
    G02036992
  26. Remove transmission rear crossmember from vehicle.
    Fig 19: Removing Transmission Rear Crossmember
    G02036993
  27. Remove transmission.
    CAUTION: Move transmission and torque converter as a unit away from engine.
    Fig 20: Removing Transmission
    G02036994
  28. Separate transmission assembly and rear cushion rubber.
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