Removal

WARNING
- MAKE SURE JACKS AND SAFETY STANDS ARE PLACED PROPERLY.
- APPLY PARKING BRAKE AND BLOCK REAR WHEELS SO CAR WILL NOT ROLL OFF STANDS AND FALL ON YOU WHILE WORKING UNDER IT.

CAUTION: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before
- disconnecting the battery.
- removing the No.39 (7.5 A) fuse from the underhood fuse/relay box.
- removing the radio.
- After service, reconnect power to the radio and turn it on. When the word "CODE" is displayed, enter the customer's 5-digit code to restore radio operation.

1. Disconnect the negative (-) cable first, then the positive (+) cable from the battery. Remove the battery from the battery tray.
2. Drain the transmission oil.





3. Remove the battery tray and tray bracket.





4. Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing assembly.





5. Disconnect the connector and vacuum hoses, then remove the intake air resonator (IAR) (F22B1 engine).





6. Disconnect the starter motor cables, then remove the starter motor.
7. Disconnect the back-up light switch connectors.





8. Remove the transmission ground cable and starter motor cable clamp.





9. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connector.
10. Shift the transmission into reverse.





11. First remove the cable bracket, then disconnect the cables from the top of the transmission housing.

NOTE: Remove both cables and the bracket together.

CAUTION: Take care not to bend the cables.





12. Remove the clutch damper bracket mounting bolts, and raise the clutch damper bracket.

CAUTION: Take care not to bend the clutch pipes.





12. Remove the slave cylinder, clutch pipe, and clutch hose joint.

CAUTION
- Do not operate the clutch pedal once the slave cylinder has been removed.
- Take care not to bend the clutch pipe.





14. Remove the two upper transmission mounting bolts.





15. Remove the engine splash shield.
16. Remove the cotter pins and loosen the castle nuts, then separate the ball joints and lower arms on both sides





17. Remove the right damper fork bolt.





18. Remove the right radius rod.





19. Remove the driveshafts and intermediate shaft. Service and Repair

NOTE: Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil or grease. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.





20. Swing the right driveshaft to the inner fender.





21. Remove the center beam.





22. Remove the clutch cover.





23. Remove the intake manifold bracket.





24. Remove the three rear mount bracket mounting bolts.
25. Place a floor jack under the transmission, and raise the transmission just enough to take weight off of the mounts.





26. Remove the transmission mount and the transmission mount bracket.





27. Remove the three lower transmission mounting bolts.
28. Pull the transmission away from the engine until it clears the mainshaft.

CAUTION: Take care not to bend the clutch pipes.