Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Removal Procedure

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Gearshift control lever from gearshift lever case.
2. Four bolts from fan shroud at radiator.
3. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
4. Place a drain pan or suitable container underneath transmission.





5. Transmission oil level/filler plug from transmission.
6. Transmission drain plug from transmission and drain transmission oil.
7. Place index marks on the propeller shaft pinion flange yoke and differential pinion flange to ensure correct installation.
8. Four bolts, four nuts and rear propeller shaft from vehicle.
9. Speedometer cable from speedometer driven gear case.





10. One bolt, ground wire and speedometer driven gear case from extension case.
11. Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) and muffler/tail pipe assembly from vehicle.
12. Remove drain pan from underneath transmission.
13. Support transmission with a suitable hydraulic jack.





14. Two bolts from rear transmission mount.
15. Four bolts and rear transmission crossmember from vehicle.
16. One bolt and rear transmission mount from extension case.





17. Place a wood block with the dimensions shown, between the distributor gear housing and the bulkhead to prevent the distributor and other components from being damaged when the transmission is lowered.
18. Lower transmission slowly until the engine contacts its support point on the wood block.
19. One clamp and breather hose from gearshift lever case.





20. Ten bolts and gearshift lever case from extension case.





21. Twelve bolts and extension case from transmission.





22. Two select return spring bolts, two select return springs and two select guide pins from extension case.

Clean
1. Extension case-to-transmission mating surfaces.
2. Gearshift lever case-to-extension case mating surfaces.

Inspect
- Extension case for cracks or porosity. If cracks or porosity exist, replace extension case.