Tools Required

1. Remove the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable in Battery.
2. Remove the acoustic engine cover. Refer to Acoustic Engine Cover Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
3. Remove the air cleaner and the air duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Element in Engine Controls.
4. Remove the wiring harness connectors from the transaxle.

•	Remove the transaxle range switch. Refer to Transaxle Range Switch .

•	Remove the solenoid harness connector. Refer to Solenoids and Wiring Harness Replacement .

5. Remove the vacuum hose from the modulator. Refer to Vacuum Modulator Replacement .
6. Remove the shift control cable from the transaxle range switch. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
7. Remove the shift control bracket and the shield with the cable from the transaxle. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Bracket Replacement .
8. Remove the fluid filler tube. Refer to Filler Tube Replacement .



9. Remove the upper transaxle bolts including the wiring harness grounds.



10. Install the J 28467-360 , the J 28467-90 , and the J 28467-200 .
11. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to General Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in General Information.
12. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Wheels in Tires and Wheels.
13. Remove the inner fender splash shields. Refer to Fender in Body Front End.
14. Remove the stabilizer shaft brackets from the lower control arms. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft and Insulator in Front Suspension.
15. Remove both tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Tie Rod Power Steering Gear.
16. Remove the power steering gear heat shield from the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Heat Shield in Power Steering Gear and Pump.
17. Remove the power steering gear to frame retaining bolts. Refer to Power Steering Gear in Power Steering Gear and Pump.
18. Remove the power steering gear from the frame. Refer to Power Steering Gear in Power Steering Gear and Pump.
19. Secure the power steering gear to the vehicle with wire. Refer to Power Steering Gear in Power Steering Gear and Pump.
20. Remove the power steering cooler line clamps from the frame. Refer to Cooling Pipes in Power Steering Gear and Pump.
21. Remove the mount to frame retaining nuts and the washers.
22. Remove the engine mounts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
23. Remove the front and rear transaxle mounts. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement and Transmission Mount Replacement .



24. Remove the lower ball joints from the knuckles. Refer to Ball Joint in Front Suspension.
25. Remove the converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement .
26. Remove the torque converter bolts.
27. Drain the transaxle fluid. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement
28. Remove the transaxle cooler lines and bracket from the transaxle. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement .
29. Remove the drive axles from the transaxle. Refer to Drive Axle in Drive Axle.
30. Secure the drive axles to steering knuckle.
31. Remove the wiring harness connectors from the transaxle.
32. Remove the speed sensor. Refer to Vehicle Speed Sensor Replacement .
33. Support the transaxle frame with the transaxle table.
34. Remove the transaxle brace. Refer to Transmission Brace Replacement .



35. Remove the remaining transaxle to engine and engine to transaxle bolts.
36. Remove the frame to body bolts. Refer to Frame to Body Alignment in Body Dimensions, Frame and Underbody.
37. Remove the lower transaxle assembly from the vehicle.
38. Remove the transaxle from the frame to the bench. Refer to Transmission Case Unit Repair Manual.
39. Perform the necessary inspections. Refer to Transmission Case Unit Repair Manual.
40. Flush the transaxle oil cooler and lines with the J 35944-A or equivalent whenever the transaxle has been removed for overhaul or replacement of the torque converter pump or case. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing .

Tools Required

1. Install the transaxle to the frame on the transaxle table.
2. Raise the transaxle assembly to the vehicle.



3. Install the lower transaxle to engine and engine to transaxle bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the transaxle brace. Refer to Transmission Brace Replacement .
5. Remove the transaxle table.
6. Install the wiring harness connectors to the transaxle.
7. Install the speed sensor. Refer to Vehicle Speed Sensor Replacement .
8. Install the drive axles to the transaxle. Refer to Drive Axle in Drive Axle.
9. Install the transaxle cooler lines and bracket to the transaxle. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement .



10. Install the torque converter bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 75 N·m (47 lb ft).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

11. Install the converter cover bolts. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement .
12. Install the lower ball joints to the knuckles. Refer to Ball Joint in Front Suspension.
13. Install the mount to frame retaining nuts and the washers.
14. Install the engine mounts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
15. Install the front and rear transaxle mounts. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement and Transmission Mount Replacement .
16. Install the power steering cooler line clamps to the frame. Refer to Cooler Pipes in Power Steering Gear and Pump.
17. Install the power steering gear from the frame. Refer to Power Steering Gear in Power Steering Gear and Pump.
18. Install the power steering gear to frame retaining bolts. Refer to Power Steering Gear in Power Steering Gear and Pump.
19. Install the power steering gear heat shield to the power steering gear. Refer to Power Stearing Gear Heat Shield in Power Steering Gear and Pump.
20. Install both tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Tie Rod in Power Stearing Gear Unit Repair.
21. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
22. Install the fluid filler tube. Refer to Filler Tube Replacement .
23. Remove the vehicle support.
24. Lower the vehicle. Refer to General Information.



25. Remove the J 28467-360 , the J 28467-90 , and the J 28467-200 .
26. Install the upper transaxle bolts including the wiring harness grounds.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

27. Install the shift control bracket and the shield with the cable to the transaxle. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Bracket Replacement .
28. Install the shift control cable to the transaxle range switch. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement .
29. Install the vacuum hose to the modulator. Refer to Vacuum Modulator Replacement .
30. Install the wiring harness connectors to the transaxle.
31. Install the transaxle range switch. Refer to Transaxle Range Switch .
32. Install the solenoid harness connector. Refer to Solenoids and Wiring Harness Replacement .
33. Install the air cleaner and the air duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Element .
34. Install the acoustic engine cover. Refer to Engine On-Vehicle Service.
35. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery.
36. Adjust the toe-in if necessary.
37. Adjust the fluid level.
38. Inspect for the following:

•	Proper completion of repairs

•	Proper fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .

•	Fluid leaks. Refer to Fluid Leak Diagnosis and Repair .