Transmission Removal

Transmission Removal

Special Tools Required
^ Engine hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566, or equivalent, commercially available
^ Engine hanger attachment 07AAK-S5AA000
^ Front subframe adapter EQS-02ACVC0

1. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.





2. Remove the splash shield.





3. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
4. Secure the hood in a vertical position with the support strut.
5. Before disconnecting the battery, make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset stations.
6. Disconnect the battery negative terminal, then remove the positive terminal.
7. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, then remove the battery and battery tray.
8. Remove the intake air duct and resonator.
9. Remove the harness clamp from the battery base, then remove the battery base.





10. Remove the starter cable (A) and harness clamp (B).





11. Remove the transmission ground cable (A), disconnect the torque converter clutch solenoid valve connector (B), and remove the harness clamp (C) from the transmission hanger (D).





12. Disconnect the mainshaft speed sensor connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B) from its bracket (C).





13. Disconnect the VSS connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B) its bracket (C).
14. Remove the transmission range switch connector (D) from its bracket (E), disconnect the connector, and remove the harness clamp (F) from its bracket (G).





15. Remove the ATF cooler hoses (A) from the ATF cooler lines (B). Turn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses up to prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines.

NOTE: Check for any signs of leakage at the hose joints.





16. Disconnect connectors from the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves A and B. shift solenoid valves A and B (c), and countershaft speed sensor (D), and remove the harness clamps (E) from the clamp brackets (F).





17. Remove the primary HO2S connector (A) from its bracket (B), and disconnect it. Remove the primary HO2S harness (C) from its clamp (D).
18. Remove the front mount bolt (E) and nut (F).





19. Install the special tool and the commercially available engine hanger to support the engine using the stud (A) behind the EGR valve (B).





20. Insert a 6 mm Allen wrench (A) in the top of the ball joint pin (B), and remove the nut (C), then separate the stabilizer link (D) from the lower arm.
21. Remove the spring clips (E) and castle nuts (F), and separate the lower arms (G) from the knuckles (H).
22. Pry the driveshafts out of the differential.





23. Disconnect the secondary HO2S connector (A), and remove the secondary HO2S harness (B) from its clamp (C).





24. Remove exhaust pipe A (D17A2 engine model), or remove the exhaust pipe B (D17A1 engine model, not shown).





25. Remove the shift cable covers (A), then remove the bolts securing the shift cable holder (B).
26. Remove the lock bolt securing the control lever (c), then remove the shift cable (D) with the control lever from the control shaft (E). Do not bend the shift cable excessively.





27. Remove the engine stiffeners (A) and torque converter cover (B).
28. Remove the eight drive plate bolts (c) one at a time while rotating the crankshaft pulley.





29. Remove the rear mount bolts.





30. Make the appropriate reference lines at positions A and B that line up with the center of the subframe mounting bolts (c).





31. Support the subframe with the special tool and a jack.





32. Remove the 10 x 1.25 mm bolts (A) and four subframe mounting bolts (B), then lower the subframe (C).





33. Remove the driveshafts from the differential. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil, then tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.





34. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.





35. Remove the transmission mount bracket.





36. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolt (A), rear mount bracket bolts (B), and rear mount/ bracket (C).
37. Place a jack under the transmission.
38. Pull the transmission away from the engine until it clears the dowel pins, then lower it on the jack.





39. Remove the torque converter assembly (A).
40. Remove the starter (B) from the torque converter housing.





41. Remove the front mount from the transmission.
42. Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it's damaged.