Position the transaxle with the rear of the transmission case facing upward.
Remove the 24 torque converter housing bolts (89, 90, 91, 92, 106, and 107).
Remove the transmission lift bracket (88) and the wiring harness bracket (108).
Notice: Do not nick, scratch or damage the sealing surface. The
sealing surface is a machined surface. Damage to the machined surface can
cause leakage.
Using the snap ring pliers, expand the output shaft retaining ring (513).
Lift the transmission case (31) off of the torque converter housing (150).
Release the snap ring pliers and continue to remove the transmission case (31).
Remove the torque converter housing gasket (68).
Remove the 2 transmission case locating pins (126).