Removal

PROCEDURE

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable first, then the positive cable. Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid from the transmission into a suitable container.

2. Remove the air cleaner housing.
3. Loosen the clamps and disconnect the transmission fluid supply and return hoses from the radiator.

To prevent dirt and dust from entering the transmission, cover the openings with suitable plugs.

4. Remove the transmission control cable.

5. Disconnect the speedometer cable.

6. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the pulse generator, transmission range switch, kickdown servo switch, solenoid valve, and transmission fluid temperature sensor.

7. Remove the bolts securing the upper part of the transmission to the engine.
8. Using a special tool, support the engine so that its weight is carried by the tool.
9. Disconnect the stabilizer bar, connecting rod, lower control arm ball joint, and drive shafts.
10. Remove the transmission connecting pivot bolts and the mounting bolts of the return pipes.

11. Remove the bolts and remove the lower crossmember.

12. Remove the starter motor.
13. Remove the transmission mounting bolts.
14. Move the transmission away from the engine.
15. Remove the transmission from the vehicle.

When installing the transmission, follow the bracket installation sequence.

1) Engine support bracket.
2) Upper transmission bracket.
3) Rear bracket.
4) Front bracket.