Transmission Removal
Transmission - 2.5L/3.0L (44.20.01)Special Service Tools
Removal
1. Place the selector lever in the N position.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the exhaust system.
4. CAUTION: Under no circumstances must the flexible coupling (or its fixings) be loosened or removed from the driveshaft.
CAUTION: Make sure the front of the driveshaft does not put an excessive load on the center bearing. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
Detach the driveshaft from the transmission flange.
Mark the position of the driveshaft in relation to the transmission flange.
Mark the position of each nut and bolt in relation to the transmission flexible joint.
5. CAUTION: Make sure the front of the driveshaft does not put an excessive load on the center bearing. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
Using a suitable securing strap, reposition and support the driveshaft to the vehicle body.
6. Detach the engine ground cable.
7. CAUTION: Make sure the starter motor is supported. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
Detach the starter motor.
8. Remove the rubber access cover.
9. Remove the torque converter retaining bolts.
^ Rotate the torque converter to gain access to the remaining bolts.
10. Detach the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the oil pan.
11. Detach the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
^ Remove the retaining bolt.
^ Remove the retaining plate.
^ Detach the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
^ Allow the transmission fluid to drain into a suitable container.
12. Remove the torque converter rubber inspection cover.
13. CAUTION: Make sure the automatic transmission weight is evenly supported on the special tool. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
Install the special tool.
14. Install the rubber blocks supplied with special tool HTJ1200-2, between the front subframe and the
oil pan.
15. Lower the rear of the transmission.
^ Remove the automatic transmission support retaining bolts.
16. WARNING: Secure the automatic transmission to the special tool using the tie down straps. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
Install the tie down strap.
17. Detach the selector lever cable.
18. Reposition the selector lever cable.
^ Remove the retaining bolts.
19. CAUTION: Make sure the transmission control module (TCM) and main control valve body is protected against electrostatic discharge. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage.
Disconnect the automatic transmission electrical connector.
20. Remove the automatic transmission retaining bolts.
21. Remove the automatic transmission retaining bolts.
22. WARNING: Do not let the torque converter drop out of the automatic transmission. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
NOTE: Special tool shown removed for clarity. Remove the automatic transmission from the vehicle.
^ Remove the retaining bolts.
^ Lower the automatic transmission from the vehicle.