Automatic Transaxle: Removal: Transaxle

Fig 1: Special Tool(s) (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Special Tool(s) (2 Of 2)

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1. Remove the battery.
2. Disconnect the intake air temperature sensor electrical connector.
   Fig 3: Disconnecting Intake Air Temperature Sensor

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3. Remove the crankcase ventilation tube from the air cleaner inlet tube.
   Fig 4: Disconnecting Crankcase Ventilation Tube

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4. Remove the engine air cleaner inlet tube.
   Fig 5: Removing Air Cleaner Inlet Tube

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5. Remove the engine control sensor wiring harness from the accelerator control splash shield.
   Fig 6: Removing Engine Control Sensor Wiring Harness From Splash Shield

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6. Remove the accelerator control splash shield.
   Fig 7: Removing Accelerator Control Splash Shield

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7. Remove the bolts from the engine control wiring harness bracket.
   Fig 8: Removing Engine Control Wiring Harness Bracket Bolts

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8. Remove the manual control lever cable.
   1. Remove the nut.
   2. Remove the shift actuator cable fitting from the shift cable and bracket.
   Fig 9: Removing Manual Control Lever Cable

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9. Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
   Fig 10: Disconnecting Digital TR Sensor Electrical Connector

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10. Disconnect the transaxle internal harness connector.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Transaxle Internal Harness Connector

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11. Remove the cooler line retaining clips.
    Fig 12: Removing Cooler Line Retaining Clips

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12. Depress the tabs on the plastic insert retainer and remove cooler line from fitting.
    Fig 13: Removing Cooler Line

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13. Depress the tabs on the plastic insert retainer and remove cooler line from fitting.
    Fig 14: Removing Cooler Line

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14. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 15: Locating Bolts

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15. Prepare the engine compartment to install the Engine Lift Bracket Set.
    1. Remove the coolant bypass hose.
    2. Remove PCV valve from the valve cover.
    3. Remove the upper radiator sight shield.
    Fig 16: Preparing Engine Compartment To Install Engine Lift Bracket Set

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16. Remove cowl assembly. For additional information, see WIPERS & WASHERS .
NOTE: The right hand side of engine faces rearward.
Fig 17: Installing Left Engine Lifting Bracket
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17. Install the LH engine lifting bracket on the right (back) hand side of the engine.
18. Install the RH engine lifting bracket on the left (front) hand side of the engine.
    Fig 18: Installing Right Engine Lifting Bracket

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19. Install the special tools.
    Fig 19: Installing Engine Lifting Bracket

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20. Raise the vehicle.
21. Drain the transmission fluid by lowering the transaxle pan.
CAUTION: If the steering gear is removed with the subframe, do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the air bag clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be recentered before the vehicle is driven. For additional information, see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
22. Remove the sub frame assembly.
23. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, see STARTERS .
24. Remove the transmission housing cover.
    Fig 20: Removing Transmission Housing Cover

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25. Remove the four torque converter-to-flexplate nuts by rotating the engine.
    Fig 21: Removing Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Nuts

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26. Disconnect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor electrical connection.
    Fig 22: Locating TSS Sensor Electrical Connector

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27. Position the High-Lift Transmission Jack under the transaxle.
    Fig 23: Positioning High-Lift Transmission Jack

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28. Remove the transaxle retaining bolt.
    Fig 24: Locating Transaxle Retaining Bolt

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29. Remove the transaxle retaining bolt.
    Fig 25: Locating Transaxle Retaining Bolt

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30. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 26: Locating Bolts

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31. Lower the transaxle assembly from the engine compartment.
32. Remove the rear engine support bracket.
    Fig 27: Removing Engine Support Bracket

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33. Carry out the transmission fluid cooler - back flushing and cleaning. For additional information, see OIL COOLER BACK FLUSHING & CLEANING .