Automatic Transaxle Removal & Installation: Other Chevrolet Metro I

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Note. For manual transmission removal, see appropriate article in CLUTCHES.

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove Throttle Valve (T.V.) cable adjustment cover and cable from accelerator cable at top of transaxle. Loosen shift cable adjustment nut from end of shift cable.
2. Remove shift cable from manual select cable joint. Remove retaining clip and shift cable from bracket at top of transaxle. Loosen accelerator cable adjustment nuts, and disconnect cable from bracket at top of transaxle. Remove 2 bolts and engine harness bracket from rear of transaxle case.
3. Disconnect electrical connectors from vehicle speed sensor, shift solenoid harness and neutral safety switch located on transaxle. Remove clip and speedometer cable from speedometer driven gear case. Remove 2 clamps and oil cooler hoses from cooler pipes. Plug hoses to prevent fluid leaks and contamination. Remove 2 starter mounting bolts.
4. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect starter electrical connections, and remove starter. Lower vehicle. Remove one upper rear transaxle mount-to-bulkhead bolt. Remove 2 upper transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts.
5. Remove negative battery cable from transaxle. Install Engine Support Fixture (J-28467-A) with appropriate adapters to engine. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels.
6. Drain transaxle fluid. Remove retaining clips, and remove left and right-side splash shields. Remove lower ball joint nuts and bolts from steering knuckles. Install Drive Axle Boot Protector (J-28712) on both boots.
7. Remove drive axles. See appropriate FWD AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES. Remove 3 bolts and rear engine torque rod from transaxle. Remove torque converter cover. Remove torque converter-to-flexplate bolts. Flexplate can be held by engaging a screwdriver into flexplate ring gear through notch provided at underside of transaxle case.
8. Remove exhaust hanger from rear engine mount bracket. Remove one lower rear engine mount-to-bulkhead bolt and rear engine mount from vehicle. Remove rear engine mount bracket from transaxle. Lower vehicle. Lower engine slightly.
9. Raise and support vehicle. Support transaxle with hydraulic jack. Disconnect transaxle mounts. Remove transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts. Lower transaxle and remove from vehicle.

Note. Oil cooler must be flushed whenever transaxle is removed for service.

1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply grease around cup at center of torque converter. Ensure torque converter is correctly installed. Distance from torque converter drive lugs to engine mating surface of transaxle housing should be at least .850" (21.4 mm). Reseat torque converter on the input shaft as necessary to attain specified clearance.
2. When installing transaxle, guide right-side axle shaft into differential side gear as transaxle is being raised. After inserting inner CV joints of right and left-side axle shafts into differential side gears, push inner joints into side gears until snap rings on axle shafts engage with side gears.
3. Tighten nut and bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-1444-S30906298772000031300000) . Adjust all control cables. See ADJUSTMENTS in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION article. Fill transaxle with appropriate fluid. DO NOT overfill.