Manual Transmission/Transaxle: Service and Repair
EXC. EAGLE4-151 & 1982 - 84 6-258
1. Remove console, if equipped, then remove gearshift lever, bezel and boot.
2. Mark propeller shaft and rear axle pinion flange so they can be installed in the same position, then remove propeller shaft.
3. Disconnect speedometer cable and back-up lamp switch wire connector.
4. Disconnect exhaust pipe, if necessary.
5. Remove starter motor, then disconnect clutch release cylinder spring at clutch fork.
6. Remove inspection cover from clutch housing, then remove bolts attaching catalytic converter support bracket to transmission rear support bracket, if equipped.
7. Place support under front of engine, then remove bolts attaching transmission mount to rear crossmember.
8. Remove nuts attaching rear crossmember to frame side sills, then remove crossmember.
9. Remove transmission to clutch housing attaching bolts, then remove transmission.
10. Reverse procedure to install. Torque transmission to clutch housing attaching bolts to 54 ft. lbs.