Tools Required

1. Remove the upper radiator support filler panel.
2. Remove the upper and lower air cleaner assemblies.



3. Disconnect the range selector cable terminal from the transaxle range selector lever.
4. Remove the nuts securing both the range selector cable bracket and heater pipe to the transaxle. Position the range selector cable bracket and heater pipe aside.
5. Remove the Magnasteer wire from the retaining clip.
6. Disconnect the master cylinder brake pipe retainers from the side rail.

Important: Supporting the brake pipes above the body side rail is necessary while removing the transaxle in order to prevent pinching of the brake pipes.

7. Remove the brake pipe retainers from the side rail and using mechanics wire, support the brake pipes above the side rail.



8. Reposition the main wiring harness to gain access to the upper transaxle to engine bolts (1).
9. Remove the transaxle to engine bolts (1). The remaining bolt (2) will temporally retain the transaxle and will be removed from the underside of the vehicle.
10. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.



11. Remove the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe retaining bolt from the radiator fan shroud.
12. Disconnect the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe from the radiator using the J 41623-B . Install plugs in the oil cooler pipe and the radiator to prevent fluid loss and contamination.



13. Disconnect the lower transaxle oil cooler pipe from the transaxle and Install plugs in the oil cooler pipe and the transaxle to prevent fluid loss and contamination. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement .
14. Disconnect the transaxle vent tube from the accelerator bracket.
15. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to in Engine Mechanical-4.6L.
16. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Caution: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

17. Secure the vehicle to the front hoist pads.
18. Remove the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
19. Swing the stabilizer shaft downward in order to gain access to the power steering gear retaining bolts.
20. Remove the left front fascia extension. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement in Bumpers.

Important: The following are exceptions while following the frame removal procedure:

•	Do not remove the front stabilizer shaft from the frame.

•	Do not remove the A.I.R pump assembly from the vehicle. Retain the pump to the body using mechanics wire.

•	Do not remove the insulators from the frame.

•	Do not remove the control arms from the frame.

21. Remove the front frame. Refer to Frame Replacement in Frame and Underbody.



22. Remove the bolt securing the left transaxle brace to the transaxle.
23. Loosen the nut securing the left transaxle brace to the engine.
24. Remove the left transaxle brace from the powertrain assembly.



25. Remove the 3 ground connections from the side of the transaxle.
26. Disconnect the transaxle main electrical harness connector.



27. Remove the bolt (2) securing the front transaxle brace (1) to the transaxle.
28. Remove the nut securing the secondary AIR pipe to the transaxle.



29. Remove the nuts (2, 3) securing the vehicle speed sensor heat shield (1) to the transaxle.
30. Remove the vehicle speed sensor heat shield (1) from the vehicle.
31. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor electrical connector.



32. Remove only the bolts securing the front transaxle brace to the transaxle.



33. Remove only the bolts securing the center transaxle brace to the transaxle.



34. Disengage the right and left drive shafts (2) from the transaxle (1). The drive shafts do not have to be removed from the wheels. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
35. Using mechanics wire, support the wheel drive shafts out of the way by tying them up to the strut spring.
36. Remove the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement .




Important: Mark the flywheel to torque converter position so that they can be assembled in the same position.

37. Remove the flywheel to torque converter bolts.
38. Position the power steering gear pressure hose to the right side of the vehicle in order to clear the transaxle during removal.
39. Support the transaxle using the J 41160 and a suitable transmission jack.
40. Secure the J 41160 to the transaxle.



41. Remove the nut (1) securing the left transaxle mount to the left transaxle mount bracket.



42. Remove the remaining transaxle to engine bolt (2).
43. Separate the transaxle from the engine.
44. Tilt the transaxle using the support jack enough to allow clearance for the starter nose cone.

Important: Ensure clearance is maintained between the transaxle and the following:

•	The brake pipes

•	The secondary AIR pipe

•	The power steering pressure hose

•	The wiring harnesses

45. Carefully lower the transaxle from the vehicle.
46. Complete the following if transaxle replacement is necessary:

•	Remove the transaxle cooler pipe, refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement

•	Remove the left transaxle bracket, refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side

•	Remove the rear transaxle bracket, refer to Transmission Rear Mount Bracket Replacement

1. Complete the following if previously removed from the transaxle:

•	Install the rear transaxle bracket, refer to Transmission Rear Mount Bracket Replacement

•	Install the left transaxle bracket, refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side

•	Install the transaxle cooler pipe, refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement

Important: Ensure clearance is maintained between the transaxle and the following:

•	The brake pipes

•	The secondary AIR pipe

•	The power steering pressure hose

•	The wiring harnesses

2. Carefully raise the transaxle to the engine in a tilted position in order to clear the starter nose cone.



3. Align the transaxle with the engine and position the transaxle onto the engine dowels.

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 engine to transaxle bolt (2).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 75 N·m (55 Ib ft).




5. Connect the vehicle speed sensor electrical connector.
6. Install the engine to transaxle center brace and heat shield. Refer to Transmission Brace Replacement .



7. Install the bolts securing the front transaxle brace to the transaxle.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 Ib ft).




8. Raise the transaxle and install the nut (1) securing the transaxle mount to the transaxle mount bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 75 N·m (55 Ib ft).

9. Remove the transmission jack and the J 41160 .




Important: Line up the flywheel and converter using the alignment marks made during disassembly.

10. Install the flywheel to converter bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 60 N·m (44 Ib ft).

11. Install the torque converter cover assembly. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement .



12. Install the engine to transaxle bracket lower bolt (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 Ib ft).




13. Install the right and left drive shafts (2) to the transaxle (1). Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.



14. Install the 3 ground connections to the side of the transaxle.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 Ib ft).

15. Connect the transaxle main electrical harness connector.



16. Install the left transaxle brace to the powertrain assembly.
17. Install the bolt securing the left transaxle brace to the transaxle.

Tighten
Tighten the left transaxle brace bolt to 50 N·m (37 Ib ft).

Tighten
Tighten the left transaxle brace nut to 41 N·m (30 Ib ft).

18. Install the front frame assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Frame Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
19. Install the left front fascia extension. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement in Bumpers.
20. Install the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
21. Lower the vehicle.



22. Connect the lower transaxle oil cooler pipe to the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement .



23. Install the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement .



24. Install the remaining transaxle to engine bolts (1).

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

25. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to in Engine Mechanical-4.6L.



26. Install the range selector cable bracket to the studs on the transaxle.
27. Install the heater pipe to the stud on the transaxle.
28. Install the nuts that retain the heater pipe and the range selector cable bracket to the transaxle.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 25 N·m (18 Ib ft).

29. Connect the range selector cable terminal to the transaxle range selector lever.
30. Install the Magnisteer wire to the retaining clip.
31. Connect the transaxle vent tube to the accelerator bracket.
32. Install the Magnisteer wire to the retaining clip.
33. Connect the transaxle vent tube to the accelerator bracket.
34. Install the brake pipe retainers to the side rail.
35. Install the upper and lower air cleaner assemblies.



36. Install the upper radiator support filler panel (1).
37. Flush the transmission cooler.
38. Add DEXRON® III transmission fluid as required.
39. Check the front suspension alignment, adjust the toe as necessary.
40. Clear the transmission adaptive pressures (TAPS). Refer to Scan Tool Output Controls .
41. Check the front end alignment.
42. Road test the vehicle and check for transaxle leaks.