Removal

REMOVAL





Refer to the exploded view as necessary when performing the following steps on a 2.4L engine.





Refer to the exploded view as necessary when performing the following steps on a 2.7L engine

NOTE: If transaxle assembly is being replaced or overhauled (clutch and/or seal replacement), it is necessary to perform the TCM Quick Learn Procedure Quick Learn Procedure .

1. Disconnect battery cable.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Remove air cleaner assembly.
4. Remove dipstick tube. Plug hole to prevent debris from entering transaxle.
5. Using Disconnect Release Tool 8875A, disconnect the transmission cooler line quick-connect fittings. Service and Repair.





6. Unplug the transaxle electrical connector at the powertrain control module.
7. Disconnect shift cable from manual valve lever and bracket, Shift Cable - Removal.
8. Disconnect Crankshaft Position Sensor (if equipped) Description and Operation.
9. Remove throttle body support bracket.
10. Disconnect Oxygen Sensor harness retainer from transaxle case.
11. Remove rear mount bracket-to-transaxle case bolts.
12. Remove starter upper bracket-to-block bolt.
13. Raise vehicle.
14. Remove side and lower shields Splash Shield - Removal.
15. Remove halfshafts Half Shaft - Removal.
16. Remove exhaust on 2.7L engines, .
17. Remove rear mount bracket lower bolt.
18. Remove rear mount thru-bolt.
19. Remove rear mount-to-cross member bolts.
20. Remove rear mount and bracket.
21. Support engine/transaxle with screw jack and wood block on engine oil pan.
22. Remove front mount thru-bolt.
23. Remove crossmember bolts and remove the crossmember Crossmember - Removal.
24. Remove front mount bracket to block and transaxle.
25. Remove front mount bracket and mount.
26. Remove starter Starter - Removal.
27. Remove converter dust shield.
28. Remove torque converter bolts.
29. Remove left mount bracket-to-transaxle bolts.
30. Carefully lower engine/transaxle assembly to gain access to and remove transaxle-to-engine bolts.
31. With aid of helper or transmission jack, remove transaxle assembly from vehicle.