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Transmission Replacement

TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 28467-A Engine Support Fixture
- J 28467-90 Engine Support Adapter
- J 36462 Engine Support Adapter Leg Set
- J 35944-A Oil Cooler and Line Flusher





1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.
2. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. AIR Cleaner Assembly Replacement
3. Install the J 28467-90.
4. Install the J 28467-A.
5. Install the J 36462.
6. Remove the engine mount struts. Service and Repair
7. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the transaxle and remove the wiring harness grounds.
8. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable from the PNP switch. Service and Repair
9. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket with cable from transaxle. Service and Repair
10. Remove the PNP switch. Service and Repair
11. Remove the fluid -filler tube. Service and Repair
12. Remove the power steering gear to frame retaining bolts. Power Steering Gear Replacement
13. Remove the upper transaxle bolts (3, 4 and 5) and stud (2).
14. Raise and support the vehicle.
15. Remove the front tires and wheels.
16. Remove the engine splash shields.
17. Remove both tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Service and Repair
18. Remove the power steering gear from the frame. Power Steering Gear Replacement
19. Use wire to secure the power steering gear to the vehicle.
20. Remove the power steering cooler line clamps from the frame. P/S Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement
21. Remove the engine mount lower nuts.
22. Remove the lower ball joints from the lower control arms.
23. Remove the torque converter cover. Service and Repair
24. Remove the starter motor. Service and Repair





25. Remove the torque converter bolts.
26. Drain the transaxle fluid.
27. Remove the transaxle oil cooler hoses from the transaxle.
28. Disconnect the drive axles from the transaxle. Service and Repair
29. Secure the drive axles to the steering knuckle and struts.
30. Disconnect the wheel speed sensors wiring harness connectors.
31. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor wiring harness connector.
32. Use the transaxle table to support the transaxle and frame.
33. Remove the transaxle brace. Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement





34. Remove the lower transaxle bolt (6) and stud (1).
35. Remove the frame to body bolts.
36. Lower the frame from the vehicle with transaxle suitably supported.
37. Lower the transaxle.
38. Use the J 35944-A or equivalent to flush the following components whenever the transaxle is removed for overhaul or whenever the torque converter pump or the case is replaced:
^ Flush the transaxle oil cooler(s).
^ Flush the hoses.
^ Flush the pipes.
^ Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing.

Installation Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 28467-A Engine Support Fixture
- J 28467-90 Engine Support Adapter
- J 36462 Engine Support Adapter Leg Set





1. Install the transaxle to the frame on the transaxle table.
2. Raise the transaxle and frame assembly to the vehicle.
3. Install the frame to body bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the lower transaxle bolt (6) and stud (1).
^ Tighten the lower transaxle to engine and engine to transaxle bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the transaxle brace.
6. Remove the transaxle table.
7. Connect the vehicle speed sensor wiring harness connector.
8. Connect the wheel speed sensors wiring harness connectors.
9. Connect the drive axles to the transaxle.
10. Install the transaxle oil cooler hoses to the transaxle.





11. Install the torque converter bolts.
^ Tighten the torque converter bolts to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
12. Install the starter motor.
13. Install the torque converter cover.
14. Install the lower ball joints to the lower control arms.
15. Install the engine mount lower nuts.
16. Install the power steering cooler line clamps to the frame. 17. Install the power steering gear to the frame.
18. Install the power steering gear to frame retaining bolts.
19. Install both the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles.
20. Install the engine splash shields.
21. Install the front tires and wheels.
22. Install the fluid filler tube.
23. Remove the vehicle support.
24. Lower the vehicle.





25. Install the upper transaxle bolts (3, 4 and 5) and stud (2). and install the wiring harness grounds.
^ Tighten the upper transaxle bolts and stud to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
26. Install the PNP switch.
27. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket with cable to transaxle.
28. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the PNP switch.
29. Install the wiring harness connectors to the transaxle.
30. Install the engine mount struts.
31. Remove the J 36462.
32. Remove the J 28467-A.
33. Remove the J 28467-90.
34. Install the throttle body air inlet duct.
35. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable.
36. Adjust the toe-in, if required. Front Wheel Toe Adjustment

Notice: Do NOT overfill the transaxle. The overfilling of the transaxle causes foaming, loss of fluid, shift complaints, and possible damage to the transaxle.

37. Adjust the fluid level.
38. Use the J 35944-A or equivalent to flush the following components whenever the transaxle is removed for overhaul or whenever the torque converter pump or the case is replaced:
^ Flush the transaxle oil cooler(s).
^ Flush the hoses.
^ Flush the pipes.
^ Service and Repair
39. Inspect for fluid leaks.
40. Reset the TAP values. Adapt Function
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