Removal and Replacement
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONTools Required:
^ J-28467 Engine Support Fixture
^ J-34754 Drive Axle Seal Protectors
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Air cleaner assembly (Mass air flow and air intake duct).
3. T.V. cable at throttle lever and transaxle.
4. Fluid level indicator and fill tube.
5. Install J-28467 engine support fixture.
6. Insert 1/4" x 2" bolt in hole at front right motor mount to maintain driveline alignment.
7. Nut securing wiring harness to transaxle.
8. Wiring connectors at Speed sensor.
^ TCC connector.
^ Neutral start and back-up lamp switch (may be easier to reach when car is raised.)
IMPORTANT
^ When servicing requires that the "T" latch type wiring connector be disconnected from the switch, care must be taken to ensure proper reassembly of both the connector and the "T" latch. Failure to do so may result in intermittent loss of switch functions.
9. Shift linkage from transaxle.
10. Top two transaxle to engine bolts and left upper transaxle mount and bracket assembly.
11. Rubber hose from transaxle to vent pipe.
12. Remaining upper engine to transaxle bolts.
13. Raise car and suitably support.
14. Both tire and wheel assemblies.
15. Drain transaxle fluid.
16. Shift linkage and bracket from transaxle.
17. Both ball joints from control arms.
NOTICE: Drive axle seal protector J-34754 should be modified and installed on any drive axle prior to service procedures on or near the drive axle. Failure to observe this can result in seal damage and possible joint failure.
18. Both drive axles.
19. Transaxle mounting strut.
20. Left stabilizer shaft link pin bolt.
21. Left stabilizer shaft frame bushing clamp nuts.
22. Left frame support assembly.
23. Front exhaust manifold and pipe.
24. Speedometer cable.
25. Starter.
26. Transaxle converter cover.
27. Torque converter to flywheel bolts.
^ Using a scribe, mark the flywheel to torque converter relationship to assure proper reassembly.
28. Transaxle cooler pipes. Plug to prevent leakage.
29. Transaxle to engine support bracket.
30. Position transaxle jack.
31. Remaining engine to transaxle bolts.
32. Transaxle.
INSPECT
^ For inspection and overhaul procedures, see Transaxle Disassembly/Assembly or Overhaul.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Place a small wipe of light grease on the torque converter pilot hub.
^ Make sure to properly seat the torque converter in the oil pump.
2. Position transaxle in car.
3. Lower engine to transaxle bolts. Remove transaxle jack.
4. Transaxle to engine support bracket.
5. Transaxle cooler pipes.
6. Torque converter to flywheel bolts.
Tighten
^ All bolts to 62 N.m (46 lb. ft.). Re-torque the first bolt after ail three have been tightened.
7. Transaxle converter cover.
8. Starter.
9. Speedometer cable.
10. Front exhaust manifold and pipe.
11. Left frame support assembly.
12. Left stabilizer shaft frame bushing nuts
13. Stabilizer shaft link pin bolt.
14. Transaxle mounting strut.
15. Drive axles and seat into case.
16. Both ball joints to control arms.
17. Remove drive axle seal protectors.
18. Shift linkage bracket to transaxle.
19. Both wheel and tire assemblies.
20. Lower car.
21. Upper engine to transaxle bolts.
22. Left side transaxle mount.
23. Shift linkage to transaxle.
24. Wiring connectors at:
^ Speed sensor.
^ TCC connector.
^ Neutral start and back-up lamp switch.
25. Wiring harness and nut securing it to transaxle.
26. Remove alignment bolt from right motor mount.
27. Remove J-28467, Engine Support Fixture.
28. Fluid level indicator and fill tube.
29. T.V. cable at transaxle and throttle lever.
30. Rubber hoses to transaxle vent pipe.
31. Air cleaner assembly (Mass Air Flow Sensor and air intake duct).
32. Negative battery cable.
33. Transaxle fluid.
INSPECT
^ T.V. cable adjustment.
^ Shift linkage adjustment.
^ For proper oil level.
^ For oil leaks.