Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit

Transmission Infection. Removal

32steps
~207min
5/5difficulty
3special tools
Done 0 of 32

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

303-1502
Engine Lifting Device
TKIT-2012A-FL
TKIT-2012A-RYAD
303-F072
Engine Support Beam
Transmission Jack
Retaining Strap
Wood block
  1. If equipped.
    Remove the engine outer cover.
  2. Remove the battery tray.
    Refer to: Battery Tray – 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L hp) – Sigma (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
  3. Disconnect the wiring harness and set it aside.
  4. Remove the nuts and the battery tray bracket.

  5. Disconnect the shift cable from the transmission and set it aside.
    • Slide the lock and disconnect the shift cables from the transmission.
  6. Remove the bolts and the shift cable bracket.
  7. Remove the clutch housing bolts.
  8. Remove the bolts, ground the cable bracket and disconnect the wiring harness clip.
  9. Disconnect the starter motor and set it aside.

  10. Disconnect the electrical connector and set the CAC outlet tube assembly aside.
    1. Remove the nut.
    1. Loosen the clamp.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector and set the hose aside.

  11. Remove the CAC inlet tube assembly.
    1. Loosen the clamps.
    1. Remove the nuts.
  12. Support the flex exhaust pipe with a support film or a suitable bar.
  13. Disconnect the rear exhaust pipe hanger insulator.
  14. Remove and discard the muffler and exhaust pipe flange nuts and gasket.
  15. Remove the catalytic converter support bracket.
  16. Remove the bolts and the right roll restrictor.
  17. Remove the front subframe.
    Refer to: Front Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).
  18. Remove the bolt and position the RH brake hose aside.
  19. Remove and discard the axle shaft retaining strap and axle shaft retaining strap nuts.
  20. Remove and support the RH transaxle axle shaft.
  21. Remove the bolt and position the LH brake hose aside.
  22. Remove and support the left transaxle driveshaft.
  23. Remove the clutch housing bolts.
  24. Remove the hood panel. Refer to: Hood Panel (501-02 Front Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
  25. Install the special tool.
    Use special service tool: 303-1502 Engine Lifting Device.
  26. Install the special tool and support the engine and transmission.
    Use special service tool: 303-F072 Support Bar, Engine.
  27. NOTICE: Make sure all openings are covered.

    Disconnect the clutch hydraulic tube.
  28. Remove the bolts, nuts and the transmission mount insulator.
  29. Remove the bolts and the transmission mount insulator bracket.
  30. Install the following components:

    • Use common shop equipment: Transmission jack.

    • Use common shop equipment: Wood block

    • Use common shop equipment: Retaining strap
  31. Remove the clutch housing bolts.
  32. Remove the transmission.

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