Automatic Transmission/Transaxle: Service and Repair

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect speedometer connection, then thermoswitch connection from transmission.
3. Remove engine and transmission upper bolts, then disconnect oxygen sensor.
4. Disconnect transmission ground strap, then install engine support assembly 10-222 A and 10-222 A/1 or equivalent.
5. Remove engine lower cover and mounting, then remove front exhaust pipe.
6. Disconnect axle shafts from transmission, then remove starter, position aside and secure with wire.
7. Remove torque converter attaching nuts, then the heat shield for multi-function switch.
8. Disconnect electrical connectors, then remove wiring harness clamp.
9. Disconnect ATF cooler lines/hoses, then plug hoses and pipes.
10. Support transmission with transmission jack VAG 1383 or equivalent, then remove transmission support.
11. Remove selector lever retaining clip and disconnect cable.
12. Remove lower engine to transmission bolts, then position axle shafts to rear.
13. Separate transmission from engine, then lower and remove transmission.
14. Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
a. Check guide sleeves for proper alignment during installation.
b. Check and adjust selector lever cable is necessary.
c. Torque axle shaft to flange bolts to 59 ft. lbs., torque converter to plate bolts to 44 ft. lbs., transmission to engine bolts to 41 ft. lbs. and transmission to support bolts to 81 ft. lbs.