Removal and Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery cables from battery, then remove battery hold-down, battery, and battery tray from vehicle.
2. Remove air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove shift cable from Manual Lever Position (MLP) switch arm. Use screwdriver to pry cable from switch arm.
4. Remove shift cable from cable bracket as follows:
a. Remove lock tab retainer.
b. Press in on lock tabs to release cable, then pull cable through bracket.
5. Disconnect MLP switch electrical connector.
6. On models with 2.0L engine, disconnect heated oxygen sensor electrical connector.
7. On models with 2.5L engine, disconnect two heated oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
8. On all models, disconnect electrical connector, then remove wiring harness bracket from cable bracket.
9. On models with 2.5L engine, remove starter motor.
10. On all models, disconnect Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS).
11. Remove ground wire bracket, then the ground wire.
12. On 1993 models, remove harness support bracket to engine block located at rear transaxle mount.
13. On 1994-1996 models, remove harness support bracket to generator located at rear transaxle mount.
14. On all models, disconnect and plug oil cooler outlet and inlet hoses, then remove four transaxle to engine mount bolts.
15. Install Three Bar Engine Support tool No. 014-00750 or equivalent.
16. Remove lefthand transaxle mount nuts and bolts, then the through bolt.
17. Remove fuel filter bracket nuts from lefthand transaxle mount, then position fuel filter and bracket aside.
18. Remove lefthand transaxle mount, then disconnect pulse signal generator electrical connector.
19. Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheel and tire assemblies and both splash shields.
20. Remove transverse member, then the transaxle cradle.
21. Remove transaxle lower mount bolts, then the lower mount.
22. Remove halfshafts, then install transaxle plug set tool No. T88C-7025-AH or equivalent, into differential side gears.

CAUTION: Failure to install transaxle plugs may allow differential side gears to become improperly positioned.

23. On models with 2.0L engine, remove intake manifold support bracket.
24. On all models, disconnect transaxle vent hose and dipstick tube.
25. On models with 2.0L engine, remove starter motor.
26. On models with 2.5L engine, remove inspection cover.
27. On all models, remove four torque converter to flex plate nuts.
28. Position transaxle jack under transaxle, then secure transaxle to jack.
29. Remove engine-to-transaxle and transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts.
30. Remove three rear transaxle mount bolts.
31. Separate transaxle from engine block, then slightly tilt transaxle and engine to ease removal.
32. Remove transaxle from engine, then lower transaxle from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Place transaxle on transaxle jack. Ensure transaxle is secure.
2. Raise transaxle to proper height, then align torque converter studs and flexplate holes.

Transaxle To Engine Bolt Tightening Sequence With 2.0L Engine:

3. On models with 2.0L engine, install transaxle to engine mounting bolts. Torque mounting bolts (B) to 50-73 ft lbs, (C) to 28-38 ft lbs, and (F) to 50-73 ft lbs.
4. Install engine to transaxle mounting bolts. Torque mounting bolts (D) to 14-18 ft lbs, (E) to 28-38 ft lbs, and (F) to 50-73 ft lbs.

NOTE: Use the Transaxle To Engine Bolt Tightening Sequence image for steps 3 and 4.

5. On models with 2.5L engine, install engine to transaxle mounting bolts. Torque bolts to 50-73 ft lbs.
6. On all models, install rear transaxle mount bolts. Torque bolts to 50-68 ft lbs.
7. On models with 2.5L engine, install inspection cover.
8. On models with 2.0L engine, install intake manifold support bracket and bolts. Torque bolts to 27-38 ft lbs.
9. Install starter motor.
10. On all models, connect transaxle vent hose, then install dipstick tube. Torque dipstick mounting bolts to 71-88 in lbs.
11. Remove transaxle plugs, then install halfshafts.
12. Install transaxle lower mount. Torque lower mount to 5O-68 ft lbs.
13. Remove jack from under transaxle.

Tightening Transaxle Cradle Nuts And Bolts:

14. Install transaxle cradle. Torque cradle bolts (A) to 55-77 ft lbs, (B) to 50-68 ft lbs, and (C) to 32-44 ft lbs.
15. Install transverse member. Torque bolts to 68-96 ft lbs.
16. Install splash shields. Torque mounting screws to 71-88 in lbs.
17. Install front wheel and tire assemblies. Torque wheel lug nuts to 66-86 ft lbs.
18. Lower vehicle.
19. Install transaxle to engine mounting bolts. Torque bolts.
20. Connect VSS, then install ground wire bracket and ground wire.
21. Connect pulse signal generator electrical connector.
22. On 1993 models, install harness support bracket to engine block located at rear transaxle mount.
23. On 1994 models, install harness support bracket to generator located at rear transaxle mount.
24. On all models, install lefthand transaxle mount, nuts, and bolt. Torque nuts and bolts to 5O-68 ft lbs.
25. Install lefthand transaxle mount through bolt. Torque through bolt to 63-86 ft lbs.
26. Remove engine support bar.
27. Install fuel filter bracket to lefthand transaxle mount. Torque bracket bolts to 71-88 in lbs.
28. Connect oil cooler outlet and inlet hoses.
29. On models with 2.5L engine, install starter motor.
30. On all models, connect electrical connector.
31. On models with 2.0L engine, connect heated oxygen sensor electrical connector.
32. On models with 2.5L engine, connect two heated oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
33. On all models, install shift cable to cable bracket as follows:
a. Insert shift cable through cable bracket.
b. Pull cable until lock tabs engage, then install lock tab retainer.
34. Install shift cable on MLP switch arm, then connect MLP switch electrical connector.
35. Snap wiring harness bracket on cable bracket, then install air cleaner assembly.
36. Install battery tray, battery, and battery hold-down, then connect battery cables.
37. Add proper transaxle fluid, then check for leaks and check fluid level.