Tools Required

Notice: Automatic transmission oil cooler flushing must be performed when an automatic transmission is removed for service. The flushing procedure should be performed after the installation of the overhauled or replacement transmission. Failure to flush the system may cause damage to the system and its components.

Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the negative (-) and (positive) battery cable.
2. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
3. Remove the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector from IAT sensor.
4. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) cover and the ACL filter from the ACL.
5. Loosen the ACL intake tube clamp.
6. Remove the 3 bolts and ACL from the vehicle.
7. Disconnect the PNP switch electrical connector from the PNP switch.



8. Disconnect the solenoid wire harness electrical connector (1) from the solenoid wire harness.
9. Remove 1 bolt and ground strap from the transaxle case.



10. Loosen the TV cable locknut and adjust the nut.
11. Remove the TV cable (2) from the throttle linkage and TV cable bracket.
12. Remove the VSS electrical connector from the VSS.
13. Remove the 1 nut, 1 lock washer and shift select cable from the manual lever (1) .



14. Remove the E-clip (1) and the shift select cable (3) from the shift select cable bracket (2).
15. Remove the TV cable from the guide bracket.
16. Remove the 2 upper transaxle-to-engine bolts from the transaxle.
17. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.



18. Install the J 28467-A and the J 28467-89 with the J 28467-330 .
19. Remove the 2 bolts and the left transaxle mounting bracket reinforcement from the transaxle.
20. Remove 1 bolt from the left transaxle mounting bracket.
21. Remove the left mount transaxle through bolt.
22. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
23. Place a drain pan or a suitable container under the transaxle.



24. Remove the transaxle drain plug (2) from the transaxle fluid pan (1) and drain the transaxle fluid.

Important: Plug the fluid cooler hoses in order to prevent transaxle fluid cooler leakage.

25. Remove the 2 hose clamps and 2 fluid cooler hoses from the inlet and the outlet fluid cooler pipes at the transaxle.
26. Remove the 2 bolts from the left transaxle mounting bracket.
27. Remove both front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
28. Remove the right and left drive axles from the vehicle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
29. Remove the 2 bolts from the front transaxle mount.
30. Remove the drain pan from underneath the transaxle fluid pan.
31. Remove the 3 nuts from the rear transaxle mount.
32. Remove the front suspension crossmember and the center crossmember from the vehicle. Refer to Crossmember Replacement -- Front in Front Suspension.
33. Support the transaxle with a suitable hydraulic jack.
34. Remove the flywheel access cover from the engine.
35. Remove the 6 flywheel-to-torque converter bolts from the flywheel.
36. Remove the 2 lower transaxle-to-engine bolts from the transaxle.
37. Remove the transaxle from the engine by carefully moving the transaxle away from the engine toward the left side of the engine compartment and very slowly lowering the hydraulic jack making sure no obstructions exist.