Part 1

Transaxle - 3.7L









Removal

All vehicles

NOTE: Refer to the Transmission Cooler Flushing Job Aid on the FMC Dealer website.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Disconnect the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector and electrical harness fastener.





3. Disconnect the engine breather from the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly.





4. Remove the ACL (Air Cleaner) assembly bracket bolts.





5. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the ACL (Air Cleaner) outlet pipe.





6. Loosen the ACL (Air Cleaner) outlet pipe clamp at the Throttle Body (TB) and remove the ACL (Air Cleaner) and ACL (Air Cleaner) outlet pipe assembly.





7. Remove the battery.

8. Detach the wiring harness retainers from the battery tray.





9. Remove the lower battery tray bracket bolts.





10. Remove the upper battery tray bolt and nut and remove the battery tray and bracket.





11. Remove the upper intake manifold.

12. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.





13. Remove the selector lever cable bracket bolts and position aside the selector lever cable and bracket.





14. Remove the starter motor positive terminal cover.





15. Remove the starter terminals from the starter.





16. Disconnect the wiring harness fastener from the starter motor studbolt.





17. Remove the bolt, studbolt and the starter.





18. If equipped, remove the 2 auxiliary coolant pump bracket nuts and position the auxiliary coolant pump aside.





19. Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector and remove the wiring harness fastener from the main control cover stud.





20. Remove the top torque converter housing bolts.





21. Install the Engine Lift Eye onto the LH cylinder head.





22. Install the Engine Support Bar and Engine Spreader Bar to support the engine.





23. Remove the front wheels.

24. Remove the pushpin fasteners and the RH splash shield.





25. Remove the screws, pushpin fasteners and the front splash shield.





26. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.





27. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).






28. Remove the 3 power steering tube bracket bolts from the LH side of the subframe and position the power steering tube aside.





29. Remove the RH and LH front halfshafts.

30. Inspect the halfshaft hubs for wear or damage and install a new halfshaft(s), if necessary.
1. Inspect the differential seal surface.

2. Inspect the halfshaft bushing surface. If this surface is damaged, inspect the halfshaft bushing for damage.

3. Inspect the differential side gear splines.






31. Remove the Y-pipe nuts and disconnect the exhaust hanger.
- Discard the gasket and nuts.






32. Remove the nuts and the Y-pipe assembly.
- Discard the nuts.






33. Remove and discard the nuts and bolts from the steering rack. Position the steering rack aside and support it using a length of mechanic's wire.





34. Remove and discard the sway bar bolts. Position the sway bar aside and support it using a length of mechanic's wire.