Caution: The automatic transaxle range selector cable is made out of two cable sections. After initial connection never separate the two metal couplings from one another. Integrity of the connection of the two metal couplings will be lost if separation of the two metal couplings occurs. When servicing the transaxle remove the cable at the automatic transaxle range selector lever and at the automatic transaxle range selector cable bracket. If either section of the cable needs to be replaced, replace both of the cable sections. Loss of connection integrity of the two metal couplings can cause loss of transaxle shift control which could result in personal injury.

1. Remove the air cleaner duct. Refer to Engine Controls.
2. Remove the hood. Do this with the aid of an assistant. Refer to Section 10-5.
3. Drain the coolant. Refer to SECTION 6B.
4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to SECTION 6B.
5. Disconnect the heater hoses from the engine. Refer to SECTION 6B.
6. Remove the engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement .
7. Remove the engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement .
8. Remove the cooling fans. Refer to SECTION 6B.
9. Disconnect the radiator hoses from the engine. Refer to SECTION 6B.
10. Disconnect the transaxle cooler lines. Refer to SECTION 7A.
11. Remove the radiator. Disconnect the radiator hoses. Refer to SECTION 6B.
12. Disconnect the control cables from the throttle body bracket and from the throttle body. Refer to SECTION 6C.
13. Disconnect the fuel lines. Refer to SECTION 6C.
14. Remove the exhaust crossover. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Replacement .
15. Disconnect the ground straps from the bell housing. Refer to SECTION 7A.
16. Remove the fuel injector cover.
17. Disconnect the power steering lines at the pump and at the front cover. Refer to SECTION 3B.
18. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
19. Remove the upper A/C compressor bolts. Refer to Section 1B.
20. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C compressor.
21. Raise the vehicle. Suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Section 0A.
22. Remove the right front tire and the right front wheel assembly. Refer to SECTION 3E.
23. Remove the right front splash shield.
24. Remove the lower A/C compressor bolts. Reposition the compressor. Refer to SECTION 1B.
25. Remove the flywheel inspection covers.
26. Remove the engine oil filter.
27. Remove the starter. Refer to SECTION 6D2.
28. Remove the front exhaust pipe and the converter. Refer to SECTION 6F.
29. Remove the motor mount nuts at the frame.
30. Disconnect the electrical connections from the rear of the engine.
31. Remove the torque converter bolts.
32. Disconnect the electrical connections from the front of the engine.
33. Remove the right ball joint nut. Separate the ball joint from the control arm. Refer to SECTION 3C.
34. Remove the outer tie rod. Refer to SECTION 3B1A.
35. Remove the drive axle. Refer to SECTION 4D.
36. Remove the transaxle shield. Refer to SECTION 7A.
37. Suitably support the transaxle. Use a jacking fixture.
38. Remove the engine mount bracket bolts and nuts from the transaxle. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement .
39. Remove the transaxle support.
40. Lower the vehicle.
41. Remove the plastic cover from the shock tower.
42. Disconnect the electrical quick connectors from the PCM.
43. Disconnect the necessary vacuum lines.
44. Suitably support the transaxle.
45. Install the engine lifting device.
46. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the generator.
47. Remove the engine.

1. Install the engine.
2. Connect the electrical connectors to the generator. Refer to SECTION 6D3.
3. Remove the engine lifting device.
4. Remove the support from the transaxle.
5. Install the bell housing bolts.
6. Connect the necessary vacuum lines.
7. Connect the electrical quick connectors to the PCM.
8. Install the plastic cover to the shock tower.
9. Raise the vehicle.
10. Suitably support the transaxle. Use a jacking fixture.
11. Install the engine mount bracket bolts and nuts on the transaxle. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement .
12. Remove the transaxle support.
13. Install the transaxle shield. Refer to SECTION 7A.
14. Install the drive axle. Refer to SECTION 4D.
15. Install the ball joint into the control arm. Install the right ball joint nut. Refer to SECTION 3C.
16. Install the outer tie rod. Refer to SECTION 3B1A.
17. Connect the electrical connections to the front of the engine.
18. Install the torque converter bolts.
19. Install the electrical connections to the rear of the engine.
20. Install the motor mount nuts at the frame.
21. Install the front exhaust pipe and the converter. Refer to SECTION 6F.
22. Install the starter motor. Refer to SECTION 6D2.
23. Install the flywheel inspection covers.
24. Position the A/C compressor to the bracket. Refer to SECTION 1B.
25. Install the lower bolts on the A/C compressor. Refer to Section 1B.
26. Install a new oil filter.
27. Install the right front splash shield.
28. Install the right front tire and the right front wheel assembly. Refer to SECTION 3E.
29. Lower the vehicle.
30. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C compressor.
31. Install the upper A/C compressor bolts. Refer to SECTION 1B.
32. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
33. Connect the power steering lines at the pump and at the front cover. Refer to SECTION 3B.
34. Install the fuel injector cover.
35. Connect the ground straps to the bell housing. Refer to SECTION 7A.
36. Install the exhaust crossover. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Replacement .
37. Connect the fuel lines. Refer to SECTION 6C.
38. Connect the control cables to the throttle body bracket and to the throttle body. Refer to SECTION 6C.
39. Install the radiator. Connect the radiator hoses. Refer to SECTION 6B.
40. Connect the transaxle cooler lines. Refer to SECTION 7A.
41. Connect the radiator hoses to the engine. Refer to SECTION 6B.
42. Install the cooling fans. Refer to SECTION 6B.
43. Install the engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement .
44. Install the engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement .
45. Connect the heater hoses to the engine. Refer to SECTION 6B.
46. Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to SECTION 6B.
47. Refill the engine oil.
48. Refill the cooling system. Refer to SECTION 6B.
49. Refill the power steering fluid. Refer to SECTION 3B.
50. Check the transaxle fluid level. Refill the transaxle fluid if necessary. Refer to SECTION 7A.
51. Install the hood. Do this with the aid of an assistant. Refer to SECTION 10-5.
52. Install the air cleaner duct. Refer to Engine Controls.
53. Adjust the fluid levels as needed.
54. Bleed the cooling system.
55. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to SECTION 3B.