Manual Transmission/Transaxle: Service and Repair

1. Place gearshift lever in Neutral position, then remove boot retainer screws or bolts.
2. Remove bolts, then pull gearshift lever assembly out of retainer or transfer case adapter as applicable.
3. Cover shift lever opening with cloth to prevent dirt entry.
4. Disconnect battery ground cable, then raise and support vehicle.
5. Scribe alignment marks on driveshaft and rear axle companion flange, then disconnect driveshaft from flange.
6. Pull driveshaft rearward and disconnect from transmission or transfer case adapter. Install suitable plug to prevent lubricant leakage.
7. Disconnect hydraulic line from slave cylinder, then plug line to prevent fluid leakage.
8. Disconnect speedometer cable from extension housing or transfer case adapter as applicable.
9. Disconnect starter motor, back-up lamp, shift indicator switch and neutral position switch electrical connectors as applicable.
10. Place suitable jack under engine, using a block of wood between jack and engine to protect the oil pan, then raise jack slightly.
11. If equipped, remove transfer case, refer to Transmission and Drivetrain/Transfer Case/Service and Repair.
12. Remove starter motor, then place a suitable jack under transmission.
13. Remove bolts, lockwashers and flat washers attaching transmission to the engine rear plate.
14. Remove nuts and bolts attaching transmission mount and damper to crossmember.
15. Remove nuts attaching crossmember to frame side rails, then remove crossmember.
16. Lower engine jack, then work clutch housing from locating dowels. Slide transmission rearward until input shaft spline clears clutch disc, then remove transmission from vehicle.
17. Reverse procedure to install.