Removal And Installation: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS)

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Be careful not to damage sensor edge. 

1. Remove battery and bracket.
2. Remove air cleaner and resonator.
3. Disconnect terminal cord assembly harness connector and park/neutral position (PNP) switch harness connectors.
4. Disconnect harness connectors of revolution sensor, ground and vehicle speed sensor.
5. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from transaxle.
6. Remove LH mounting bracket from transaxle and body.
7. Disconnect control cable at transaxle side.
8. Drain ATF.
9. Remove exhaust front tube.
10. Remove drive axles. Refer to AXLE SHAFTS .
11. Disconnect fluid cooler hoses.
12. Remove starter motor from transaxle.
13. Support engine by placing a jack under oil pan.
    Fig 2: Locating LH Mounting Bracket Bolts

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    • Do not place jack under oil pan drain plug. 
14. Remove center member.
15. Remove rear cover plate and bolts securing torque converter to drive plate.
    • Rotate crankshaft for access to securing bolts. 
    Fig 3: Locating Rear Cover Plate And Bolts

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    Fig 4: Locating Securing Bolts

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16. Support transaxle with a jack.
17. Remove bolts fixing A/T to engine.
18. Lower transaxle while supporting it with a jack.
    Fig 5: Supporting Transaxle With Jack

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