Automatic Transaxle Removal & Installation: Removal & Installation Chevrolet Malibu V facelift

Removal ("J" Body)

1. Disconnect battery cables, and remove battery. Disconnect intake air temperature sensor. Disconnect air duct hose from intake plenum. Position relay center and cable aside, and remove air cleaner assembly. Remove upper radiator filler panel.
2. Install Engine Support Fixture (J-28467-B). Disconnect transaxle wiring harness from transaxle and park/neutral position switch. Remove screw from front coolant pipe bracket (to allow freedom of movement). Remove 3 upper transaxle-to-engine bolts and one stud. Remove 2 top bolts from transaxle mount.
3. Raise and support vehicle. Remove left front wheel. Remove left front fender liner. Disconnect engine strut from lower engine mount. Disconnect front and rear oxygen sensors and wiring harness from shift cable bracket and retaining clips. Remove front exhaust pipe.
4. Disconnect wheel speed sensor wires from front wheels, and unclip clips from frame. Remove lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt. Separate tie rods from steering knuckles. Separate ball joints from knuckles. Unclip brake line from retainers on suspension support frame clips. Remove power steering lines from steering gear, and plug openings.
5. Remove bolt retaining power steering line to right side of front suspension support brace. Remove front suspension support brace. Remove right engine splash shield. Disconnect ABS harness form lower control arms. Remove engine mount strut. Remove brake pipe from retainers on support frame, if necessary. Remove power steering hoses from steering gear. Lower vehicle until crossmember rest on jackstands. Remove bolts, and raise vehicle off crossmember.
6. Remove 2 engine support brace-to-transaxle bolts located at right side of transaxle output shaft. Disconnect shift cable from shift linkage. Disconnect cable from bracket. Remove flywheel inspection cover. Lower vehicle. Remove air inlet duct from throttle body. Remove top starter bolt. Raise vehicle. Remove lower starter bolt, connections, and remove starter.
7. Mark flywheel-to-torque converter relationship for reassembly reference, and remove bolts. Remove transaxle oil cooler lines by removing bracket-to-transaxle case nut. Disconnect VSS harness connector. Disconnect transaxle output shafts from transaxle, and wire aside.
8. Remove 2 transaxle bracket-to-body bolts. Remove 2 bracket-to-transaxle bolts. Remove wiring harness from body. Lower vehicle. Remove 2 transaxle-to-body bracket bolts. Lower transaxle, along with engine support fixture, enough to remove transaxle.
9. Raise vehicle. Remove 2 retaining bolts and bracket. Remove transaxle-to-engine bolts. Support transaxle with appropriate jack. Separate engine and transaxle. Remove transaxle from vehicle.

Flush transaxle oil cooler and lines. Place thin film of chassis grease onto torque converter pilot hub. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Bleed power steering system. See appropriate POWER RACK & PINION article in STEERING.

Removal ("N" Body)

1. Disconnect battery cables, and remove battery. Remove battery tray. Install Engine Support Fixture (J-28467-B). Remove front transaxle mount. Remove splash shields. Disconnect intake air temperature and mass air flow sensor electrical connectors. Remove air cleaner and duct assembly from throttle body.
2. Remove wiring harness from upper transaxle mount bracket. Install jackstand and block of wood to support transaxle. Remove through-bolt from transaxle mount. Unthread rear upper mount bolt, and leave in place. Remove remaining 3 mount bolts, and remove upper transaxle mount from vehicle.
3. Set park brake, and block wheels. Disconnect shifter cable terminal from transaxle manual shift lever pin. Pull locking tab upward, and remove cable from transaxle cable bracket. Remove front seats. Fold up center console. To remove center console, remove rear cupholder, console trim plate and retaining screws. Pull shifter cable locking clip fully upward, and disconnect cable terminal from shift lever pin. Remove shifter cable and grommet.
4. Secure radiator and condenser onto upper radiator support. Remove ground cables from engine block. Disconnect park/neutral position switch connector. Disconnect caliper and wheel cylinder brake pipes from Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV), and plug. Disconnect master cylinder brake pipes from BMPV, and plug. Raise and support vehicle. Remove transaxle oil pan, and drain transaxle fluid. Remove front wheels. Disconnect ABS harness from wheel speed sensor and frame.
5. Remove wiring harness from lower control arm. Remove stabilizer shaft link. Using Ball Joint Separator (J-43828), disconnect lower ball joints from steering knuckles. Drill out rivets to remove ball joints.
6. Disconnect Connector Position Assurance (CPA) lock from Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) connector. Push lock tab down, and then move sliding connector cover to open position. Disconnect EBCM harness connector from EBCM. Remove BPMV retaining nut, and remove EBCM/BPMV assembly from vehicle. Remove BPMV bracket.
7. Remove outer tie rod ball stud nut, and loosen jam (adjuster) nut. Using Universal Steering Linkage Puller (J-24319-B), pull ball stud from steering knuckle. Remove intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt, and disconnect intermediate shaft from steering gear. Remove power steering lines from steering gear, and remove from retainer.
8. Support engine with jackstand and block of wood. Remove lower mount through-bolt. Remove lower mount bracket. Remove front and rear transaxle mount bracket bolts. Remove brake lines from retainers on crossmember. Lower vehicle until crossmember rests on jackstands. Remove crossmember bolts, and raise vehicle off crossmember.
9. Remove lower radiator and condenser support. Remove front transaxle mount bracket. Remove front ABS wheel speed sensor connectors, and unroute harness. Remove vehicle speed sensor.
10. Remove transaxle torque converter cover. Remove lower closeout panel, and disconnect wire harness from starter. Remove flywheel inspection shield. Remove starter. Mark flywheel-to-torque converter relationship for reassembly reference, and remove bolts.
11. Remove drive shaft nut. Using Hub Spindle Remover (J-42129), separate front wheel drive axle from hub. Using Slide Hammer (J-2619-01), Axle Shaft Remover Extension (J-29794) and Axle Shaft Remover (J-33008-A), remove drive shaft from transaxle.
12. Remove front transaxle mount. Attach transaxle case onto support stand. Remove transaxle-to-engine mount bolts, and carefully lower support stand.

1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-94685-S18377767122001033100000) . Apply thin film of chassis grease to torque converter pilot hub. Adjust shifter cable. See ADJUSTMENTS in appropriate SERVICING article.
2. Perform automated bleed procedure and diagnostic system check. See appropriate ANTI-LOCK article in BRAKES. Bleed power steering system. See appropriate POWER RACK & PINION article in STEERING. Refill transaxle with appropriate fluid. See appropriate SERVICING article.

Removal ("C" & "H" Bodies)

1. Using Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin (J-42640), lock steering column to avoid SIR coil assembly damage. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove intake air temperature sensor electrical connector, and remove air cleaner and duct assembly. Using flat-blade screwdriver, remove shift cable from shift lever. Remove shift cable and bracket from transaxle case.
2. Disconnect transaxle harness connector. Remove wiring harness from retainer on transaxle. Remove ground cable bolt from transaxle. Install Universal Engine Support Fixture (J-28467-B). Remove upper engine-to-transaxle case bolts.
3. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove inner wheelhouse extensions. Remove front air deflector. Remove intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt, and disconnect from steering gear.
4. Remove stabilizer shaft links. Rotate stabilizer shaft downward, and remove steering gear heat shield. Remove steering gear mounting bolts. Remove power steering line retainers from frame, and secure steering gear to exhaust manifold. Loosen mounting nuts to allow room for Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) removal.
5. Remove brake line retainers from frame. Install jackstand under left side of transaxle to support powertrain. Remove left mount from mount bracket. Slowly lower powertrain, and remove left transaxle mount.
6. Remove fasteners retaining steering gear to left side of vehicle. Remove engine splash shield. Remove ball joint retaining nuts. Using Ball Joint Separator (J-43828), separate ball joints from knuckles.
7. Remove brackets securing power steering lines onto engine frame. Remove brackets securing transaxle oil cooler lines to engine frame. Remove fasteners securing steering gear to right side of vehicle. Support steering gear with wire.
8. Remove front and rear transaxle mount-to-frame fasteners. Using Universal Engine Support Table (J-39580), support engine frame near frame insulators. Remove engine frame-to-vehicle fasteners. Lower engine frame from vehicle. Separate engine frame insulators from engine frame.
9. Lower vehicle. Remove 3 attaching nuts from air pump, and position pump aside. Remove nut from top of transaxle mount. Raise and support vehicle. Remove bolts securing front transaxle bracket to transaxle. Lower vehicle, and remove front transaxle bracket from vehicle. Remove transaxle fluid indicator.
10. Raise and support vehicle. Using Universal Steering Linkage Puller (J-24319), disconnect outer tie rod end from steering knuckle. Remove drive shaft nut. Remove stabilizer shaft link. Disconnect electrical connector from wheel speed sensor.
11. Install Hub Spindle Remover (J-42129) onto wheel hub, and secure with lug nuts. Fully support drive shaft until fully removed from vehicle. Using hub spindle remover, disengage drive shaft from hub and bearing assembly. Using Slide Hammer (J-2619-01), Extension (J-29794) and Wheel Drive Shaft Remover (J-33008-A), disengage drive shaft from transaxle. Repeat for other drive shaft.
12. Disconnect transaxle oil cooler hoses from transaxle. Remove fluid filler tube and seal. Remove torque converter cover. Mark flywheel-to-converter relationship for reassembly reference, and remove bolts.
13. Support transaxle using appropriate jack. Disconnect vehicle speed sensor electrical connector. Remove torque strut bracket. Remove engine-to-transaxle case bolt (accessible through right wheel opening). Remove remaining transaxle-to-engine bolt. Remove transaxle from vehicle. Remove left and rear transaxle brackets from transaxle.

Note. One transaxle-to-engine bolt is installed from engine side. It may be necessary to use a 3-foot extension through access hole located in right fenderwell.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Adjust shift cable, and refill transaxle with appropriate fluid. See appropriate SERVICING article. Check front end alignment.

Removal ("G" Body)

1. Ensure wheels are in straight-ahead position. Using Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin (J-42640), lock steering column to avoid SIR coil assembly damage. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect intake air temperature sensor and mass air flow sensor electrical connectors. Remove air cleaner and duct assembly.
2. Using flat-blade screwdriver, remove shift cable from shift lever. Remove shift cable, with bracket, from transaxle case. Set aside. Remove fasteners from air pipe. Remove ground cable bolt from transaxle. Disconnect transaxle harness connector. Remove wiring harness from retainer located on transaxle.
3. Remove windshield wiper arms. Remove air inlet grille panel fasteners. Disconnect washer hose connector. Remove air inlet grille. Install Universal Engine Support Fixture (J-28467-B).
4. Remove upper engine-to-transaxle case bolts. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove inner wheel house extensions. Remove front air deflector.
5. Remove intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt, and disconnect shaft from steering gear. Remove stabilizer bar links. Remove steering gear heat shield. Remove steering gear mounting bolts. Remove power steering line retainers from frame. Secure steering gear to exhaust manifold.
6. Remove Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) from bracket. Remove brake line retainers from frame. Install jackstand under left side of transaxle to support powertrain. Remove transaxle mount-to-mount bracket stud nut. Remove necessary fasteners to lower powertrain. Lower powertrain enough to remove left transaxle mount from vehicle.
7. Using Ball Joint Separator (J-43828), remove ball joints from steering knuckle. Remove control arm from frame, and remove ball joints from control arms. Remove ABS control module from bracket on left front. Disconnect air pumps, and leave on frame (reposition splash shields to gain access). Remove brackets securing power steering lines to frame.
8. Remove front transaxle mount-to-frame bolts. Remove rear transaxle mount-to-frame bolts. Remove steering gear-to-frame bolts. Using mechanics wire, secure steering gear to vehicle body. Using Universal Engine Support Table (J-39580), support engine frame near frame insulators. Remove engine frame-to-vehicle fasteners, and lower frame from vehicle.
9. Using Universal Steering Linkage Puller (J-24319-B), disconnect outer tie rod from steering knuckle. Remove drive shaft nut. Support drive shaft. Using Hub Spindle Remover (J-42129), disengage drive shaft from hub/bearing assembly. Using Slide Hammer And Adapter (J-2619-01), Extension (J-29794) and Wheel Drive Shaft Remover (J-33008-A), remove drive shaft from vehicle.
10. Remove transaxle oil cooler hoses from transaxle, and plug openings. Remove transaxle fluid indicator. Remove fluid filler tube and seal. Remove torque converter cover. Mark flywheel-to-torque converter relationship for reassembly reference, and remove bolts.
11. Support transaxle using appropriate transaxle jack. Disconnect vehicle speed sensor electrical connector. Remove transaxle brace. Remove engine-to-transaxle case bolt (accessible through right wheel opening). Remove remaining transaxle-to-engine bolt. Remove transaxle from vehicle.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Flush transaxle oil cooler. Adjust shift cable, and fill transaxle with appropriate fluid. See appropriate SERVICING article. Check front end alignment. Road test vehicle.

Removal ("W" Body)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect air intake temperature sensor electrical connector. On models equipped with 3.1L engine, remove MAF sensor, and remove air cleaner and duct assembly. On models equipped with 3.8L engine, remove inner fender brace, duct assemblies, air cleaner housing cover, and PCM housing. On all models, install Engine Support Fixture (J-28467-A). Remove engine mount struts. Disconnect wiring harness connectors from transaxle, and remove wiring harness grounds.
2. Remove shift cable from wiring harness/strap, shift lever and bracket. Remove front floor console. Pull carpet back to expose shift cable. Remove shift cable from retaining clips/retainers in passenger compartment. Remove shift cable retainer from console shift control, and remove cable. Remove shift cable through hole in cowl, and remove from park/neutral position switch. Remove shift cable bracket and cable from transaxle. Remove park/neutral position switch.
3. Remove transaxle fluid filler tube indicator. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect heated oxygen sensor wiring harness connector and retainers. Support exhaust system. Remove catalytic converter bolts and gasket. Remove exhaust manifold pipe stud nuts, and remove catalytic converter and exhaust manifold pipe gasket. Remove fluid filler tube.
4. Lower vehicle. Remove steering gear-to-frame retaining bolts. Remove upper transaxle bolts and stud. Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position, and ignition switch is in LOCK position (to avoid damage to clockspring). Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove engine splash shields.
5. Remove tie rod end nut, and loosen jam (adjuster) nut. Using Universal Steering Linkage Puller (J-24319-B), remove tie rods from steering knuckles.
6. Remove intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt, and separate shaft from steering gear. Support rear of frame using jackstands. Remove frame bolts from rear of frame, and carefully lower rear of frame. Remove power steering lines from steering gear. Remove Magnasteer® Variable Assist electrical connector from steering gear, if equipped. Remove power steering gear through left wheel opening.
7. Remove power steering cooler line clamps from frame. Remove engine mount lower nuts. Disconnect wheel speed sensor, and remove harness. Remove stabilizer shaft link. Using Ball Joint/Stud Separator (J-41820), remove lower control arm ball stud from steering knuckle.
8. Remove torque converter covers. Remove front lower air deflector panel. Remove starter solenoid BAT terminal nut, and remove positive battery cable from starter motor. Remove starter "S" terminal nut, and remove starter solenoid wire from starter. Remove starter and shims, if equipped.
9. Remove torque converter bolts. Drain transaxle fluid. Remove transaxle oil cooler hose from transaxle. Remove front wheel drive shaft nut. Using Axle Shaft Remover (J-33008-A), Axle Shaft Remover Extension (J-29794) and Slide Hammer (J-2619-01), remove drive axle from transaxle. Secure drive axles onto steering knuckles and struts.
10. Disconnect wheel speed sensor wiring harness connectors. Use transaxle table to support transaxle and frame. Remove lower transaxle bolt and stud. Remove frame-to-body bolts, and discard. With transaxle supported, remove frame from vehicle. Lower transaxle, and remove from vehicle.

1. To install, reverse removal procedure using NEW frame-to-body bolts and NEW exhaust system gaskets. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-94685-S18377767122001033100000) .
2. Adjust shift cable, and fill transaxle with appropriate fluid. See appropriate SERVICING article. Check wheel alignment. Perform ABS diagnostic system check. See appropriate ANTI-LOCK article in BRAKES.

Removal ("E" Body)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove upper headlight filler panel and diagonal brace. Disconnect mass air flow/intake air temperature sensor electrical connector, and remove air cleaner and duct assembly. Disconnect shift control cable from shift lever and bracket.
2. Remove engine mount strut. Remove oil cooler lines at cooler, and oil sending line at transaxle. Remove heater by-pass pipe. Remove power steering return hose at auxiliary cooler, and plug. Remove both heater tube retainers from upper case side cover studs. Disconnect electrical connector from coolant temperature sensor.
3. Remove ground wire from stud located near rear transaxle-to-engine brace. Remove upper nuts from rear engine-to-transaxle brace. Disconnect transaxle vent hose at transaxle. Carefully pull wiring harness up from beneath vehicle, and set aside. Reposition engine harness at top of transaxle to access upper transaxle bolts. Remove upper transaxle bolts.
4. Install Universal Engine Support Fixture (J-28467-B). Raise left side of powertrain (transaxle side) 1.00" (25.4 mm) above powertrain resting position with adjusting screws. Raise and support vehicle.
5. Disconnect automatic level sensor link from ball stud on lower control arm, if equipped. Using Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller (J-24319-B), disconnect outer tie rod end from steering knuckle. Remove drive shaft nut.
6. Remove stabilizer bar link. Disconnect wheel speed sensor electrical connector, and reposition away from ball joint. Remove road sensing suspension position sensor from lower control arm. Using Ball Stud Separator (J-36226), disconnect lower ball joint from steering knuckle.
7. Install Hub Spindle Remover (J-42129) onto wheel hub, and secure with lug nuts. Support drive shaft until fully removed from vehicle. Using hub spindle remover, disengage drive shaft from hub/bearing assembly. Using Slide Hammer And Adapter (J-2619-01), Extension (J-29794) and Wheel Drive Shaft Remover (J-33008-A), remove drive shaft from vehicle.
8. Remove front wheel splash shields. Remove engine splash shield. Disconnect vehicle speed sensor connector. Disconnect both front suspension sensor rods from lower control arm, and position aside. Remove ABS modulator from bracket and support.
9. Remove heat shield, and remove engine-to-transaxle brace. Remove torque converter cover. Remove front engine-to-transaxle pencil brace. Remove 3 ground connections at front of transaxle. Disconnect transaxle main harness.
10. Mark flywheel-to-torque converter relationship for reassembly reference, and remove bolts. Remove powertrain mount nuts from frame. Remove steering gear stub shaft clamp bolt (rotate intermediate shaft so clamp bolt is accessible from left wheel opening). Remove intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt, and separate shaft from gear.
11. Remove electrical harness and connectors from front of frame. Support rear of frame with adjustable jackstand. Remove 4 rear frame bolts. Lower jackstand enough to gain access to steering gear heat shield and return line fitting, and remove heat shield and line. Plug pressure line and steering gear. Remove power steering electrical connector.
12. Raise jackstand, and reinstall one rear frame bolt on each side (finger tight) to support frame. Remove jackstand. Remove support frame. Remove 6 frame mount bolts. Remove lower frame and/or raise vehicle with steering gear attached.
13. Remove left transaxle mount and bracket from transaxle. Separate engine from transaxle. Lower transaxle down and leftward at slight angle, so transaxle case will clear end of starter. Lower transaxle.

1. Perform oil cooler flushing procedure using Transmission Oil Cooler Flusher (J-35944-A). Install oil cooler return line onto transaxle. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-94685-S18377767122001033100000) .
2. Adjust shift cable, and fill transaxle with appropriate fluid. See appropriate SERVICING article. Check coolant level. Bleed power steering system. See appropriate POWER RACK & PINION article in STEERING. Check wheel alignment.
3. Reset transmission adapt, following scan tool manufacturer's instructions. Reset transmission oil life indicator by turning ignition on, and pressing and holding OFF and REAR DEFOG buttons until TRANS FLUID LIFE RESET appears on driver information center.

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect mass air flow/intake air temperature sensor electrical connector. Remove air cleaner and duct assembly. Disconnect shift cable from shift lever and bracket, and position aside.
2. Remove upper transaxle oil cooler line at transaxle. Remove lower transaxle oil cooler line at radiator. Remove both heater tube retainers from upper case side cover studs. Remove electrical connector from engine coolant temperature sensor. Remove ground wire from stud located near rear transaxle-to-engine brace. Remove upper nuts from rear engine-to-transaxle brace.
3. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect left front wheel speed sensor, and remove harness from retainer. Disconnect vehicle speed sensor at transaxle. Disconnect steering gear electrical connector from steering gear. Lower vehicle.
4. Disconnect transaxle vent hose from transaxle. Carefully pull wire harness up from beneath vehicle, and position aside. Reposition engine harness at top of transaxle, and remove upper transaxle bolts.
5. Remove bolt bracing power steering return hose to cylinder head. Install Engine Lift Bracket (J-42504) onto cylinder head. Remove windshield wiper arms. Disconnect washer hose connector. Install Universal Engine Support Fixture (J-28467-B).
6. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove stabilizer bar link. Using Ball Joint Separator (J-43828), separate ball joints from steering knuckles. Remove ABS module from bracket. Remove splash shield from front left wheel well. Disconnect air pumps, leaving them on frame. Remove air deflector.
7. Remove brackets securing power steering lines to frame. Remove fasteners securing front and rear transmission mounts to frame. Remove fasteners securing steering gear to frame. Using mechanics wire, secure steering gear onto vehicle body.
8. Using Universal Engine Support Table (J-39580), support engine frame near frame insulator. Remove engine frame fasteners. Lower frame from vehicle.
9. Using Universal Steering Linkage Puller (J-24319-B), disconnect tie rod from steering knuckle, but DO NOT loosen jam (adjuster) nut. Remove drive shaft nut. Secure Hub Spindle Remover (J-42129) onto wheel hub with lug nuts. Support drive shaft. Using hub spindle remover, disengage drive shaft from hub/bearing. Using Slide Hammer And Adapter (J-2619-01), Extension (J-29794) and Hub Spindle Remover (J-33008-A), disengage drive shaft from transaxle. Remove drive shafts from vehicle.
10. Remove exhaust heat shield from right side of transaxle brace. Remove right side transaxle-to-engine brace bolts. Remove rear upper transaxle-to-engine bolt. Remove front engine-to-transaxle pencil brace. Remove 3 ground connections at front of transaxle. Disconnect transaxle main harness.
11. Remove engine oil pan-to-transaxle bracket. Mark flywheel-to-torque converter relationship, and remove bolts. Remove left transaxle bracket from case side cover. Support transaxle with transaxle jack. Remove front lower transaxle bolt. Separate engine and transaxle. Lower transaxle, using caution not to damage starter.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Adjust shift cable, and fill transaxle with appropriate fluid. See appropriate SERVICING article. Check front end alignment. Road test vehicle.

Removal ("K" Body)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove upper headlight filler panel. Remove air cleaner upper plenum and intake tube. Remove surge tank inlet and outlet pipes, and plug. Disconnect shift control cable and bracket at transaxle.
2. Remove upper transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts. Install Universal Engine Support Fixture (J-28467-B). Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove lower splash shield. Remove front suspension position sensor links from lower control arms, and position aside. Remove stabilizer bar links, and allow stabilizer bar to rest loosely on engine frame. Remove stabilizer bar insulator brackets from frame.
3. Remove drive axle nuts, and separate drive axles from hubs. Remove tie rod cotter pins and nuts, and separate tie rods from steering knuckles. Remove tie rods from knuckles. Remove lower control arm ball joints from steering knuckles. Remove drive axles from transaxle.
4. Remove Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) and bracket from engine frame, and support with safety wire. Remove rear transaxle mount bracket nut and bolts. Remove rear transaxle mount bolt and nuts from left frame rail.
5. Remove engine-to-frame mount nuts. Remove steering rack bolts from engine frame. Remove brake line and power steering line fasteners from engine frame. Remove rear (after catalytic converter) oxygen sensor heat shield, and disconnect sensor. Disconnect one center exhaust hanger to allow easy movement of exhaust in rearward direction.
6. Lower vehicle, and support engine frame. Remove 6 engine frame mount bolts. Raise vehicle slowly away from engine frame. Remove engine frame, and support table from under vehicle. Remove steering rack heat shield from rack. Disconnect power steering lines from rack.
7. Remove right rear engine-to-transaxle bracket bolt, nuts and bracket. Remove steering rack from vehicle. Remove right front engine-to-transaxle brace bolt, nut, brace and heat shield. Remove right front engine-to-transaxle bracket.
8. Remove oil pan-to-transaxle bracket. Remove torque converter cover brace and cover. Mark flywheel-to-torque converter relationship for reassembly reference, and remove bolts. Disconnect all transaxle electrical connectors.
9. Remove engine-to-transaxle heat shield and bracket. Support transaxle with appropriate jack. Separate transaxle from engine, and lower transaxle from vehicle.

1. Install rear transaxle mount bracket onto stud before transaxle is fully positioned into vehicle. Loosely attach rear transaxle mount onto left frame rail. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-94685-S18377767122001033100000) .
2. Adjust shift cable, and fill transaxle with appropriate fluid. See appropriate SERVICING article. Check coolant level.
3. Bleed power steering system. See appropriate POWER RACK & PINION article in STEERING. Check wheel alignment. Reset transmission adapt, following scan tool manufacturer's instructions.

Removal ("F" Body)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect intake air temperature sensor electrical connector. On models equipped wit 5.7L engine, remove MAF electrical connector. On all models, remove air intake duct. Remove transmission fluid level indicator.
2. Raise and support vehicle. Remove exhaust manifold bolts and gaskets. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) lock, and disconnect and remove oxygen sensor. Remove catalytic converter from bracket, and remove from muffler.
3. Unsnap shift lever cable from transmission. Mark relationship of drive shaft-to-pinion gear yoke for reassembly reference. Place adjustable stand under shaft, near support bearing for support. Remove support bearing. Remove propeller shaft, and tape bearing caps, if loose.
4. Support rear axle with jackstands. Remove center support bearing bolts from torque arm, if equipped with 2-piece drive shaft. Remove torque arm and brackets. Lower vehicle. On models equipped with 5.7L engine, go to step 7 . On models equipped with 3.8L engine, go to next step.
5. Remove drive belt. Remove generator electrical connector and positive battery cable. Remove canister purge solenoid. Remove generator. Remove ignition control module. Install Universal Engine Support Fixture (J-28467-B). Raise and support vehicle. Remove through-bolt nuts from engine mounts. Remove transmission oil cooler pipe bracket. Lower vehicle.
6. Disconnect A/C compressor electrical connector. Remove negative battery cable from engine block. Raise and support vehicle. Remove A/C compressor, leaving lines attached. Raise engine, remove through-bolts, and remove engine mounts.
7. Raise and support vehicle. Remove left-side catalytic converter. Remove starter shield, starter electrical connections, and the remove starter. Remove transmission braces. Remove torque converter cover(s). Mark flywheel-to-torque converter relationship for reassembly reference, and remove bolts. Remove transmission oil cooler line from radiator.
8. On all models, support transmission using transmission jack, and remove transmission support. Remove cooler line from transmission and retaining clip on either engine mount (3.8L models) or generator bracket/oil pan (5.7L models).
9. Remove 20-way connector and harness from transmission. Disconnect vehicle speed sensor electrical connector. With transmission supported, remove transmission mount nut. Remove transmission support from rail. Lower transmission tail section slightly, and remove bolt/nuts and fluid fill tube. Separate transmission from engine. Attach Converter Holding Strap (J-21366) onto transmission, and lower transmission from vehicle.

1. To, Install, reverse removal procedure. Prior to mating torque converter to flexplate, rotate torque converter by hand to ensure free rotation. Align index marks made during removal. Tighten torque converter-to-flexplate bolts finger tight, and then tighten to specification. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-94685-S18377767122001033100000) .
2. Adjust shift linkage, and fill transmission with appropriate fluid. See appropriate SERVICING article.