Transmission Replacement

Transmission Replacement

Tools Required
^ J 35944-A Transmission Oil Cooler Flusher
^ J 37096 Flywheel Holder

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner intake duct.





3. Disconnect the transaxle wiring harness electrical connectors.
4. Remove the transaxle range selector cable from the transaxle shift lever.
5. Remove the transaxle range selector cable retainer from the cable.





6. Remove the transaxle range selector cable from the transaxle.
7. Remove the transaxle wiring harness grounds from the transaxle.





8. Remove the upper transaxle bolts (3, 4, 5) and the stud (2).
9. Install the engine support fixture.
10. Raise and support the vehicle.
11. Remove the front wheels.
12. Remove the left and the right engine splash shields.
13. Remove the frame from the vehicle.
14. Remove the starter motor.





15. Install the J 37096 in order to gain access to the torque converter bolts and to prevent the flywheel from turning.





16. Remove the torque converter bolts.
17. Remove the transaxle oil cooler pipes from the transaxle.

Important: Position and secure the wheel drive shafts out of the way.

18. Remove the left and the right wheel drive shafts from the transaxle.
19. Secure the drive shafts to the steering knuckles.
20. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor electrical connector.

Important: Ensure the transmission jack is properly secured to the transaxle.

21. Position a transmission jack under the transaxle and secure the transmission jack to the transaxle.
22. Remove the transaxle brace.





23. Remove the lower transaxle bolt (6) and the stud (1).
24. Remove the transaxle from the vehicle.

Important: Use the J 35944-A or equivalent to flush the transaxle cooling system whenever the transaxle is removed for overhaul or whenever the torque converter pump or the case is replaced.

25. Use the J 35944-A to flush the transaxle oil cooler pipes and the transaxle oil cooler.
26. Transfer all necessary parts as needed.

Installation Procedure

Important: Ensure the transaxle is secured properly to the transmission jack.

1. Position the transaxle onto a transmission jack and secure the transaxle to the transmission jack.
2. Install the transaxle into the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.





3. Install the lower transaxle bolt (6) and the stud (1).
Tighten the bolt and the stud to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the transaxle brace.





5. Install the J 37096 in order to gain access to install the torque converter bolts and to prevent the flywheel from turning.





6. Install the torque converter bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the wheel drive shafts into the transaxle.
8. Install the transaxle oil cooler pipes to the transaxle.
9. Install the starter motor.
10. Remove the transmission jack from the transaxle.
11. Install the frame to the vehicle.
12. Connect the vehicle speed sensor electrical connector.
13. Install the left and the right engine splash shield.
14. Install the front wheels.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Remove the engine support fixture.





17. Install the upper transaxle bolts (3, 4, 5) and the stud (2).
Tighten the bolts and the stud to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
18. Install the transaxle wiring harness grounds and the nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
19. Connect the transaxle wiring harness electrical connectors.





20. Install the transaxle range selector cable to the transaxle range selector cable bracket.





21. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable retainer to the cable.
22. Install the transaxle range selector cable to the transaxle shift lever.
23. Install the air cleaner intake duct.
24. Connect the negative battery cable.

Notice: Refer to Transmission Overfill Notice in Cautions and Notices.

25. Fill the transaxle with automatic transmission fluid.
26. Inspect for automatic transmission fluid leaks.