Removal

NOTE:
- The oil pan could contain small chips, shavings, and other particles helpful in checking the condition of the transaxle and diagnosing certain problems.

- To ensure that all foreign particles stay in the oil pan, make sure that the transaxle is never tipped completely over while the oil pan is still installed.

Part 1 Of 2:

Part 2 Of 2:

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle on a vehicle hoist.
3. Drain the ATF into a container.
4. Remove in the order shown in the illustration, referring to the following steps.





Selector cable
1. Disconnect the selector cable from the manual shaft lever.
2. Pull out the selector cable from the cable bracket and remove it.





Lower arm
1. Remove the clinch bolt from the lower arm ball joint.
2. Wrap a rag around the ball joint dust boot.





3. Pry the lower arm out of the knuckle.

Tie-rod end
CAUTION: The sharp edges of the Special Service Tool (SST) can slice the tie-rod end dust boot. Install the SST so that the sharp edges are between the dust boot and the knuckle.

1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.





2. Disconnect the tie-rod end from the knuckle by using the SST.

Drive shaft
1. Remove the clip.





2. Remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor harness mounting nuts.





3. Separate the drive shaft (right side) from the joint shaft by using a brass bar and a hammer.

CAUTION: The sharp edges of the drive shaft snap ring can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when removing the drive shaft from the transaxle.





4. Separate the left-side drive shaft from the transaxle by prying with a bar inserted between the outer ring and the transaxle, as shown in the figure.
5. Suspend the drive shaft with a rope.





6. Install the SST into the transaxle to hold the side gear.





Engine mounting member
1. Support the engine by using the SST before removing the engine mounting member.
2. Remove the engine mounting member.





Torque converter nuts
Hold the drive plate and remove the torque converter nuts.





Transaxle
1. Loosen the SST (engine support) and lean the engine toward the transaxle.





2. Support the transaxle on a jack.
3. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.
4. Remove the transaxle.
5. After removal, remove the oil pan to check the condition of the transaxle.