3T40 Automatic Transaxle

Removal Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 28467-360 Engine Support Fixture

1. Remove the air intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.
2. Disconnect the TV cable, if equipped. Refer to TV Cable Replacement.
3. Remove the power brake booster line.
4. Remove the hose.





5. Install the J 28467-360
6. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
7. Remove the engine mount strut.
8. Remove the left front tire and the wheel assembly.
9. Remove the left splash shield.
10. Remove the crossmember.





11. Remove the left front ABS wheel speed sensor connector.





12. Remove the harness from the suspension support.
13. Remove the left front ball joint. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
14. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the left lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
15. Remove the front suspension support. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement.
16. Remove the left side drive axle from the transmission. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement.
17. Remove the transmission cooler pipes. Plug in order to prevent leakage. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement.
18. Remove the P/S lines from the P/S gear. Plug in order to prevent leakage.





19. Remove the transmission mount to body bolts.





20. Remove the pipe expansion bolt from the transmission support assembly.
21. Lower the engine and the transmission assembly just enough to be able to remove the transmission support assembly and the mount assembly.





22. Remove the transmission mount from the transmission support assembly.





23. Remove the transmission support assembly bolts.





24. Remove the transmission support assembly.

Installation Procedure





1. Position the transmission support assembly into the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the transmission support assembly bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the transmission mount to the transmission support assembly.
4. Raise the engine and the transmission assembly.





5. Install the transmission mount to body bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 66 Nm (49 ft. lbs.).





6. Install the transmission pipe expansion bolt to the transmission support assembly.
^ Tighten the bolt to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).

7. Install the P/S lines to the P/S gear.
8. Install the transmission cooler lines. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement.
9. Install the left drive axle to the transmission. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement.
10. Install the front suspension support. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement.
11. Install the stabilizer shaft to the left lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
12. Install the left front ball joint. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Steering and Suspension.





13. Route the left front ABS wheel speed sensor.





14. Connect the left front ABS wheel speed sensor.
15. Install the crossmember.
16. Install the left splash shield.
17. Install the left front tire and the wheel assembly.
18. Install the engine mount strut.
19. Lower the vehicle.





20. Remove the engine support fixture.
21. Install the power brake booster line.
22. Install the TV cable, if equipped. Refer to TV Cable Replacement.
23. Install the air intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.
24. Adjust the P/S oil level.
25. Inspect the transmission oil level.
26. Inspect the transmission for oil leaks.