Automatic Transaxle/transmission - Aisin AW21: Removal & Installation Ford Fusion I рестайлинг

REMOVAL

Note. MERCON®, MERCON® V, MERCON® SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-291849) article.
2. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
3. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transaxle and position the tubes aside.
4. Remove and discard the transmission fluid pan bolts and remove the pan.
5. Remove the sealer off the fluid pan.
6. Disconnect the wire harness from the solenoids. Remove the wire harness from the clamps. Disconnect the 8 solenoid connectors and the 2 speed sensor connectors.
7. Remove the 2 speed sensor wires from the solenoid clamp.
8. Remove the bolt and the lock plate and pull out the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor.
9. Remove the 2 bolts, suction cover and gasket.
10. Remove the 6 main control valve body bolts in the sequence shown.
11. Remove the main control valve body.

INSTALLATION

1. Connect the manual valve link and position the main control valve body in place.
2. Loosely install the 6 main control valve body bolts in the sequence shown.
3. Install the suction cover gasket, cover and loosely install the 2 bolts.
4. Tighten the 8 bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) in the sequence shown.
5. Lubricate the O-ring and install the TFT sensor. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
6. Connect the 2 speed sensor wires.
7. Connect the wire harness to the solenoids. Install the wire harness into the clamps. Connect the 8 solenoid connectors and the 2 speed sensor connectors.
8. Install a bead of sealer to the fluid pan.
9. Using new pan bolts, install the fluid pan. Tighten to 13 Nm (115 lb-in).
10. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes to the transaxle. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
11. Install the transmission fluid drain plug. Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
12. Remove the transmission fluid fill plug.
13. Fill the transaxle with approximately 4.7L (5 qt) of clean transmission fluid.
14. Install the transmission fluid fill plug. Tighten to 39 Nm (29 lb-ft).
15. With the transaxle in PARK, the vehicle on a level surface, the engine at idle (680-780 rpm) and foot pressed on the brake, move the selector lever through each gear and allow engagement of each gear. Place the selector lever back in the PARK position.
16. Wipe the transmission fluid level indicator cap and remove the transmission fluid level indicator.
17. Wipe the transmission fluid level indicator with a clean cloth.
18. If transmission fluid needs to be added, add transmission fluid in 0.25L (1/2 pt) increments through the transmission fluid fill plug located on the top of the transaxle near the transmission fluid level indicator. Do not overfill the transmission fluid. Install the transmission fluid level indicator back in the transmission fluid filler tube until it is fully seated, then remove the transmission fluid level indicator. The transmission fluid level should be at the upper most mark on the transmission fluid level indicator. Only fill to the upper most mark on the transmission fluid level indicator. Do not overfill. Damage to the transaxle will occur.
19. Fill the transaxle to the correct transmission fluid level.
20. If the TFT is low, fill the transaxle with transmission fluid to the cold range on the transmission fluid level indicator. Recheck the transmission fluid level when the transaxle has reached the normal operating temperature.

Note. MERCON®, MERCON® V, MERCON® SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.

1. Remove the LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to «FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS»(ref-291932) article.
2. Using a suitable awl, poke a small hole in the seal.
3. Using a suitable dent puller, remove the LH differential fluid seal.

1. Position the new differential fluid seal in place.
2. Using the Output Shaft Seal Installer, install the outer differential fluid seal.
3. Install the LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to «FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS»(ref-291932) article.
4. With the transaxle in PARK, the vehicle on a level surface, the engine at idle (680-780 rpm) and foot pressed on the brake, move the selector lever through each gear and allow engagement of each gear. Place the selector lever back in the PARK position.
5. Wipe the transmission fluid level indicator cap and remove the transmission fluid level indicator.
6. Wipe the transmission fluid level indicator with a clean cloth.
7. If transmission fluid needs to be added, add transmission fluid in 0.25L (1/2 pt) increments through the transmission fluid fill plug located on the top of the transaxle near the transmission fluid level indicator. Do not overfill the transmission fluid. Install the transmission fluid level indicator back in the transmission fluid filler tube until it is fully seated, then remove the transmission fluid level indicator. The transmission fluid level should be at the uppermost mark on the transmission fluid level indicator. Only fill to the uppermost mark on the transmission fluid level indicator. Do not overfill. Damage to the transaxle will occur.
8. Fill the transaxle to the correct transmission fluid level.
9. If the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) is low, fill the transaxle with transmission fluid to the cold range on the transmission fluid level indicator. Recheck the transmission fluid level when the transaxle has reached the normal operating temperature.
10. Remove the transmission fluid fill plug.
11. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.
12. Install the transmission fluid fill plug. Tighten to 39 Nm (29 lb-ft).

Note. MERCON®, MERCON® V, MERCON® SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.

1. Remove the RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to «FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS»(ref-291932) article.
2. Using a suitable dent puller, remove the differential fluid seal.

1. Position the new differential fluid seal on the Output Seal Installer.
2. Using the Output Seal Installer, install the outer differential fluid seal.
3. Install the RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to «FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS»(ref-291932) article.
4. With the transaxle in PARK, the vehicle on a level surface, the engine at idle (680-780 rpm) and foot pressed on the brake, move the selector lever through each gear and allow engagement of each gear. Place the selector lever back in the PARK position.
5. Wipe the transmission fluid level indicator cap and remove the transmission fluid level indicator.
6. Wipe the transmission fluid level indicator with a clean cloth.
7. If transmission fluid needs to be added, add transmission fluid in 0.25L (1/2 pt) increments through the transmission fluid fill plug located on the top of the transaxle near the transmission fluid level indicator. Do not overfill the transmission fluid. Install the transmission fluid level indicator back in the transmission fluid filler tube until it is fully seated, then remove the transmission fluid lever indicator. The transmission fluid level should be at the uppermost mark on the transmission fluid level indicator. Only fill to the uppermost mark on the transmission fluid level indicator. Do not overfill. Damage to the transaxle will occur.
8. Fill the transaxle to the correct transmission fluid level.
9. If the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) is low, fill the transaxle with transmission fluid to the cold range on the transmission fluid level indicator. Recheck the transmission fluid level when the transaxle has reached the normal operating temperature.
10. Remove the transmission fluid fill plug.
11. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.
12. Install the transmission fluid fill plug. Tighten to 39 Nm (29 lb-ft).

Note. MERCON®, MERCON® V, MERCON® SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.

1. Remove the Power Transfer Unit (PTU). For additional information, refer to «TRANSFER CASE - POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU)»(ref-291915) article.
2. Using the Input Shaft Oil Seal Remover and Slide Hammer, remove the differential fluid seals.

1. Position the new inner differential fluid seal in place.
2. Using the Differential Seal Installer and Handle, install the inner differential fluid seal.
3. Position the new outer differential fluid seal in place.
4. Using the Differential Seal Installer and Handle, install the outer differential fluid seal.
5. Install the PTU. For additional information, refer to «TRANSFER CASE - POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU)»(ref-291915) article.
6. With the transaxle in PARK, the vehicle on a level surface, the engine at idle (680-780 rpm) and foot pressed on the brake, move the selector lever through each gear and allow engagement of each gear. Place the selector lever back in the PARK position.
7. Wipe the transmission fluid level indicator cap and remove the transmission fluid level indicator.
8. Wipe the transmission fluid level indicator with a clean cloth.
9. If transmission fluid needs to be added, add transmission fluid in 0.25L (1/2 pt) increments through the transmission fluid fill plug located on the top of the transaxle near the transmission fluid level indicator. Do not overfill the transmission fluid. Install the transmission fluid level indicator back in the transmission fluid filler tube until it is fully seated, then remove the transmission fluid level indicator. The transmission fluid level should be at the uppermost mark on the transmission fluid level indicator. Only fill to the uppermost mark on the transmission fluid level indicator. Do not overfill. Damage to the transaxle will occur.
10. Fill the transaxle to the correct transmission fluid level.
11. If the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) is low, fill the transaxle with transmission fluid to the cold range on the transmission fluid level indicator. Recheck the transmission fluid level when the transaxle has reached the normal operating temperature.
12. Remove the transmission fluid fill plug.
13. Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.
14. Install the transmission fluid fill plug. Tighten to 39 Nm (29 lb-ft).

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-291849) article.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-291883) article.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.3L»(ref-291904) article or «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-291911) article.
4. Disconnect the selector lever cable end.
5. Disconnect the Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector.
6. Remove the manual control lever nut.
7. Remove the manual control lever.
8. Remove the bolts and remove the TCM.

1. Verify that the manual lever position markings are aligned. Markings should indicate that the manual lever is in the OVERDRIVE position.
2. Install the TCM. Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
3. Install the manual control lever.
4. Install the manual control lever nut. Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
5. Connect the TCM electrical connector.
6. Connect the selector lever cable end.
7. Install the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.3L»(ref-291904) article or «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-291911) article.
8. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-291883) article.
9. Carry out the TCM initial learning procedure. For additional information, refer to «Transmission Control Module (TCM) Initial Learning»(ref-291884-S27192333742008073000000) .
10. Check for correct vehicle operation.

All vehicles

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-291849) article.
2. Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-291883) article.
3. Remove the 4 screws and position the LH fender splash shield aside.
4. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the LH front structure-to-subframe splash shield.
5. Remove the lower 2 transaxle insulator-to-frame bolts.
6. Install the Engine Lifting Bracket and Universal Adapter Bracket "L" hook on the LH side of the engine.
7. Install the Engine Support Bar to support the engine.
8. Remove the 2 transaxle support insulator-to-bracket bolts.
9. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(ref-291857) article.
10. Position a floor jack and the Oil Pan Holding Fixture under the oil pan.
11. Remove the air cleaner. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE - 3.5L»(ref-291903) article.
12. Remove the transaxle support insulator through bolt.
13. Remove the upper 2 transaxle insulator-to-frame bolts and remove the transaxle insulator.

All vehicles

1. Clean the rear transaxle support insulator bolts using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.
2. Position the transaxle support insulator in place and install the upper 2 transaxle insulator-to-frame bolts. Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
3. Install the transaxle insulator through bolt and flagnut. Tighten to 130 Nm (96 lb-ft).
4. Remove the floor jack and the Oil Pan Holding Fixture.
5. Install the air cleaner. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE - 3.5L»(ref-291903) article.
6. Install the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(ref-291857) article.
7. Position the transaxle support insulator in place and install the lower 2 transaxle insulator-to-frame bolts. Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
8. Position the LH front structure-to-subframe splash shield in place and install the 6 pin-type retainers.
9. Position the LH splash shield in place and install the 4 screws.
10. Install the 2 transaxle support insulator-to-bracket bolts. Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
11. Remove the Engine Support Bar.
12. Remove the Engine Lifting Bracket and Universal Adapter Bracket "L" hook from the LH side of the engine.
13. Install the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-291883) article.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-291849) article.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-291883) article.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.3L»(ref-291904) article or «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-291911) article.
4. Disconnect the selector lever cable end.
5. Disconnect the Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector.
6. Remove the manual control lever nut.
7. Remove the manual control lever.
8. Remove the bolts and remove the TCM.
9. Using a suitable pick, remove the manual control lever seal.

1. Using the Shift Shaft Fluid Seal Installer, install the manual control lever seal.
2. Verify that the manual lever position markings are aligned. Markings should indicate that the manual lever is in the OVERDRIVE position.
3. Install the TCM. Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
4. Install the manual control lever.
5. Install the manual control lever nut. Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
6. Connect the TCM electrical connector.
7. Connect the selector lever cable end.
8. Install the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.3L»(ref-291904) article or «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-291911) article.
9. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-291883) article.
10. Check for correct vehicle operation.

Transaxle - 3.0L

Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Adapter for 204-592 204-592/1 Bearing Cup Puller 308-047 (T77F-1102-A) Engine Lifting Bracket Set 303-1140 Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-050 (T70P-6000) Remover, Front Wheel Hub 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) or equivalent Separator, Ball Joint 204-592 Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Socket, Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor 303-476 (T94P-9472-A) Support Bar, Engine 303-F072 Universal Adapter Brackets 014-0001

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All vehicles

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-291849) article.
2. Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-291883) article.
3. Remove the air cleaner and the outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.3L»(ref-291904) article or «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V)»(ref-291911) article.
4. Disconnect the selector lever cable end.
5. Remove the 3 bolts for the selector lever cable bracket and position the cable and bracket aside.
6. Disconnect the wire harness from the Transmission Control Module (TCM).
7. Remove the 2 ground strap bolts and position aside the ground straps.
8. Remove the electrical terminal cover for the starter motor electrical connectors.
9. Remove the starter terminals.
10. Remove the 2 bolts and the starter.
11. Remove the 3 upper torque converter housing bolts.
12. Disconnect the EGR valve electrical connector.
13. Disconnect the EGR tube nut from the valve.
14. Remove the 2 bolts and the EGR valve. Discard the gasket.
15. Remove the bolt from the power steering line bracket and position it aside.
16. Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.
17. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and remove the RH front structure to subframe splash shield.
18. Remove the 4 screws and position the LH fender splash shield aside.
19. Remove the pin-type retainers and remove the LH front structure to subframe splash shield.
20. Remove the 2 nuts and separate the sway bar links from the struts.
21. If a transaxle exchange or overhaul is required, the transmission fluid must be drained. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
22. If removed, install the transmission fluid drain plug. Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
23. Remove the LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to «FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS»(ref-291932) article.
24. Remove and discard the front wheel hub nut.
25. Remove the RH lower control arm nuts.
26. Using the Ball Joint Separator and Adapter, separate the 2 lower ball joints from the wheel knuckle and remove the wheel knuckle.
27. Remove the bolt connecting the RH damper fork to the lower control arm.
28. Remove the 2 Y-pipe bolts and nuts.
29. Remove the flexpipe nuts and the Y-pipe assembly.
30. If equipped, remove the 2 bolts and the roll restrictor heat shield.
31. Remove the 2 bolts from the engine roll restrictor bracket.
32. Remove the bolts and position the power steering cooler tube aside.
33. Remove the 3 steering gear bolts and position the steering gear aside with mechanic's wire.
34. Position a suitable drivetrain lift table under the subframe.
35. Remove the 2 rear subframe nuts.
36. Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 subframe support brackets.
37. Remove the 2 front subframe nuts and remove the subframe.
38. Loosen the EGR tube nut at the RH exhaust manifold and remove the EGR tube.
39. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH exhaust manifold heat shield.
40. Remove the 2 bolts and the catalytic converter band clamp.
41. Remove the 2 bolts and the catalytic converter-to-engine block bracket.
42. Disconnect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector from the RH halfshaft bearing support bracket.
43. Remove the bolt retaining the brake caliper hose.
44. Remove the 2 bolts and remove the RH halfshaft from the transaxle and position it aside with mechanic's wire.
45. Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.
46. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH halfshaft.
47. Index the driveshaft, remove the 4 bolts from the driveshaft and position the driveshaft aside.
48. Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector and detach the wiring retainer.
49. Using the Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor Socket, remove the RH catalyst monitor sensor.
50. Disconnect the RH HO2S electrical connector.
51. Using the Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor Socket, remove the RH HO2S.
52. Remove the 6 bolts and the RH exhaust heat shield.
53. Remove the 3 nuts and the catalytic converter band clamp RH half.
54. Remove the 2 bolts and the catalytic converter band clamp LH half.
55. Remove the nuts and the RH catalytic converter.
56. Remove the 5 bolts and the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) support bracket.
57. Remove the seal deflector.
58. Using the Bearing Cup Puller and Slide Hammer, remove the halfshaft seal from the PTU.
59. Remove the 5 bolts and the PTU.
60. Install the lower half of the Engine Lifting Bracket Set.
61. Install the upper half of the Engine Lifting Bracket Set.
62. Install the Engine Lifting Bracket and Universal Adapter Bracket "L" hook on the LH side of the engine.
63. Install the Engine Support Bar to support the engine.
64. Remove the 2 bolts from the transmission insulator.
65. Lower the transaxle and remove the 2 nuts and the bolt and remove the transaxle support insulator bracket.
66. Remove the HO2S bracket bolt and disconnect the wiring harness fastener.
67. Remove the inspection cover.
68. Remove and discard the 3 torque converter nuts.
69. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses.
70. Position a suitable high-lift transmission jack under the transaxle.
71. Remove the 5 torque converter housing bolts and remove the transmission.
72. If installing a new transaxle, the transmission fluid cooler will need to be backflushed and cleaned. Carry out transmission fluid cooler backflushing and cleaning. For additional information, refer to «Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning»(ref-291884-S12672798892008073000000) .

Transaxle - 3.5L

Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Adapter for 204-592 204-592/1 Bearing Cup Puller 308-047 (T77F-1102-A) Engine Lifting Bracket 303-1245 Remover, Front Wheel Hub 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) or equivalent Separator, Ball Joint 204-592 Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Spreader Bar 303-1246 Support Bar, Engine 303-F072

Scheme 375

All vehicles

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-291849) article.
2. Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-291883) article.
3. Remove the air cleaner and the outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.5L»(ref-291916) article.
4. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE - 3.5L»(ref-291903) article.
5. Disconnect the selector lever cable end.
6. Remove the 2 bolts and the nut for the selector lever cable bracket and position the cable and bracket aside.
7. Disconnect the wire harness from the Transmission Control Module (TCM).
8. Disconnect the wiring harness fasteners from the torque converter housing stud bolt and the starter motor.
9. Remove the 2 ground strap bolts and position aside the ground straps.
10. Position the boot back and remove the starter terminals from the starter.
11. Remove the 2 bolts and the starter.
12. Remove the 4 upper torque converter housing bolts.
13. Install the Engine Lifting Bracket on the LH cylinder head.
14. Install the Engine Support Bar and Spreader Bar to support the engine.
15. Remove the transaxle support insulator through bolt.
16. Using the Engine Support Bar, lower the transaxle and remove the 2 transaxle support insulator bracket nuts, the bolt and the bracket.
17. Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.
18. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and remove the RH front structure to subframe splash shield.
19. Remove the 4 screws and position the LH fender splash shield aside.
20. Remove the pin-type retainers and remove the LH front structure-to-subframe splash shield.
21. Remove the 6 Y-pipe nuts and the Y-pipe assembly.
22. Remove the nuts and separate the sway bar links from the struts.
23. If a transaxle exchange or overhaul is required, the transmission fluid must be drained. Remove the transmission drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
24. If removed, install the transmission fluid drain plug. Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
25. Remove the LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to «FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS»(ref-291932) article.
26. Remove and discard the front wheel hub nut.
27. Remove the RH lower control arm nuts.
28. Using the Ball Joint Separator and Adapter, separate the 2 lower ball joints from the wheel knuckle and remove the wheel knuckle.
29. Remove the bolt connecting the RH damper fork to the lower control arm.
30. Remove the 2 engine roll restrictor bracket bolts.
31. Remove the bolts and position the power steering cooler tube aside.
32. Remove the 3 steering gear bolts and position the steering gear aside with mechanic's wire.
33. Position a suitable powertrain lift table under the subframe.
34. Remove the 2 rear subframe nuts.
35. Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 subframe support brackets.
36. Remove the 2 front subframe nuts and remove the subframe.
37. Remove the 2 catalytic converter bracket bolts.
38. Remove the 2 nuts and remove the catalytic converter support bracket.
39. Remove the 3 bolts and position the RH halfshaft aside.
40. Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover, press the halfshaft out of the wheel hub.
41. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH halfshaft.
42. Index the driveshaft, remove the 4 bolts and position the driveshaft aside.
43. Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor electrical connector.
44. Remove the 2 catalytic converter bracket bolts.
45. Remove the 4 nuts and the RH catalytic converter.
46. Remove the 5 bolts and the power transfer unit PTU support bracket.
47. Remove the seal deflector.
48. Using the Bearing Cup Puller and Slide Hammer, remove the halfshaft seal from the PTU.
49. Remove the 5 bolts and the PTU.
50. Remove the 2 fasteners and the inspection cover.
51. Remove and discard the 4 torque converter nuts.
52. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses from the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
53. Position a suitable high-lift transmission jack under the transaxle.
54. Remove the 7 torque converter housing bolts and remove the transaxle.
55. If installing a new transaxle, the transmission fluid cooler will need to be backflushed and cleaned. Carry out transmission fluid cooler tube backflushing and cleaning. For additional information, refer to «Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning»(ref-291884-S12672798892008073000000) .