Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Engine and Transmission, Separating






- Remove right engine support.
- Lower engine and transmission onto workbench or other suitable surface, and leave suspended on crane. If necessary place engine/transmission assembly on two used tires to separate engine from transmission.
- Remove wiring from starter.





- Remove starter -arrows-.
- Disconnect wiring from transmission and clear wiring.

If you replace engine or transmission:

Note: Mark position of torque converter in relation to drive plate before unbolting.

- With engine detached from transmission, turn engine over to TDC and align marking on transmission bell housing with marking on torque converter.





- Remove torque converter from drive plate (3 bolts).
Tightening torque 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).