Special Tool(s)
SPECIAL TOOL(S) Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Remover, Halfshaft 205-241 (T86P-3541-A) Remover, Tie-Rod End 211-001 (TOOL-3290-D) Support Bar, Engine 303-290-A Adapter for 303-290A 303-290-01 Adapter for 303-290A (Support Leg) 303-290-03A Retainer, Torque Converter 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-050 (T70P-6000)
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- Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-255404) .
- Remove the air cleaner resonator. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose. Disconnect the air cleaner outlet hose. Remove the bolts and pull out the air cleaner resonator.
- Loosen the LH strut and spring assembly top mount nuts by 5 turns.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors. Transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector. Transaxle solenoid electrical connector.
- Disconnect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the nut from the electrical connector bracket.
- Remove the nut and position the electrical connector bracket aside.
- Remove the upper center converter housing bolts.
- Using the special tool, secure the engine.
- Remove the fluid filler tube and shift cable bracket bolts.
- Remove the nut and bracket from the starter stud.
- Remove the starter nuts, then disconnect the wiring from the starter. NOTE: Unplug the oil sending unit to remove the starter from its location.
- Remove the 3 starter bolts and starter.
- Remove the starter isolator.
- Remove the engine RH support insulator. Remove the insulator bolt and nut. Remove the insulator bolt.
- Disconnect the LH stabilizer bar at the strut.
- Remove the LH tie-rod end nut.
- Remove the RH tie-rod end nut.
- Using the special tool, disconnect both of the tie-rods from the knuckles.
- Disconnect both of the lower control arms from the knuckles.
- Remove the mounting bracket nuts, then remove the bracket from the RH halfshaft intermediate bearing.
- Remove the RH halfshaft. Position it aside and support the halfshaft with mechanic's wire. CAUTION: Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent more than 18 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 45 degrees.
- Using the special tools, remove the LH halfshaft from the transaxle. Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
- Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
- Unbolt the shift cable clip.
- Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler lines from the transaxle. Slide the connector fitting into the cooler line. Press the yellow release button. Pull the connector fitting from the cooler line.
- Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever. CAUTION: Only rotate the engine in a clockwise direction or engine damage will occur. NOTE: Mark one stud and the flexplate for assembly reference.
- Rotate the crankshaft to gain access to the converter nuts, then remove the 4 nuts.
- Remove the engine rear mount nuts and remove the rear mount.
- Using the engine support bar, lower the engine and transaxle assembly slightly.
- Remove the engine rear mount bracket nuts and remove the bracket.
- Remove the fluid filler tube. Remove the bolt at the base and pull out the tube and position it aside.
- Secure the transaxle with a high-lift jack using a safety strap. NOTE: Note the location of the different length bolts for installation.
- Remove the 3 converter housing bolts.
- Remove the 5 converter housing bolts.
- Separate the transaxle from the engine and lower the transaxle.
- If replacement of the transaxle is required, remove the differential opening cover.
- Install the special tool, to prevent damage to the torque converter.
SPECIAL TOOL(S) Handle, Torque Converter 307-091 (T81P-7902-C) Holding Tool, Final Drive Input Gear 307-413 Mounting Bracket, Transmission 307-410 Socket, Final Drive Input Nut 307-414 Retainer, Torque Converter 307-346 (T94T-7902-A) Wrench Guide Plate 307-420 Step Plate 205-D015 (T80L-630-4) Bearing Puller 205-D064 (D84L-1123-A) Remover/Installer, Front Wheel Hub 204-069 (T81P-1104-C)
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SPECIAL TOOL(S) Installer Differential Bearing 205-062 (15-025A) Step Plate 205-D015 (T80L-630-4) Bearing Puller 205-D064 (D84L-1123-A) Remover/Installer, Front Wheel Hub 204-069 (T81P-1104-C)
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SPECIAL TOOL(S) Installer, Drive Pinion Oil Seal 205-115 (15058)
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SPECIAL TOOL(S) Bearing Puller 205-D064 (D84L-1123-A) Front Hub Tool 204-069 (T81P-1104-C) Shaft Rear Bearing Replacer 303-551 (T96P-6A333-CH) Step Plate 205-D015 (D80L-630-4)
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- Using the special tools, remove the RH transfer shaft gear bearing.
- Using the special tool and a press, remove the LH transfer shaft gear bearing while separating the gears.
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- Using the special tool, install the RH transfer shaft gear and park gear assembly.
- Using the special tool, assemble the gears and install the LH transfer shaft gear bearing.
SPECIAL TOOL(S) Installer, Differential Bearing Cup 205-118 (T77F-4222-A) Adapter for 309-224 (Handle) 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Installer, Axle Oil Seal 205-259 (T87P-3254-A) Remover, Stator Case Bearing 307-163 (T86P-70043-A) Installer, Transfer Gear Bearing Cup 307-418 Remover, Pilot Bearing 308-001 (T58-L-101-B) Installer, Differential Bearing Cup 308-163 (T88C-77000-FH)
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- Remove the halfshaft seals (LH shown).
- Using the special tools, remove the differential case bearing cups (LH shown).
- Using the special tools, remove the final drive input gear bearing cup.
- Using the special tool, remove the transfer shaft gear bearing cups (LH shown). NOTE: Note the location of the bleed hole in the funnel in relation to the bottom of the case. NOTE: Inspect the bleed hole for foreign material. NOTE: If flatness of funnel is compromised during bearing removal, replace the funnel.
- Remove the funnel.
- Rotate the transaxle 180 degrees.
- Using the special tools, remove the final drive input gear bearing cup.
SPECIAL TOOL(S) Support Bar, Engine 303-290A Adapter for 303-290A 303-290-01 Adapter for 303-290A 303-290-02 Adapter for 303-290A (Support Leg) 303-290-03A Retainer, Torque Converter 307-346 (T97T-7902-A)
