Transmission Removal

Transmission 2.5L/3.0L - Removal 44.20.01





Special Service tools

1. Move the transmission selector lever to the 'N' position.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.





3. Reposition the dipstick tube.
^ Remove the dipstick tube retaining boll.





4. NOTE: Left-hand shown, Right-hand similar.

Loosen the exhaust manifold retaining nut.





5. NOTE: Left-hand shown, Right-hand similar.

Install the special tool to the exhaust manifold.
^ Install the retaining bolt.





6. NOTE: Left-hand shown, Right-hand similar.

Install the retaining bolt.





7. Install the special tool support bars to the special tool.





8. Install the special tool.
^ Rotate the special tool adjustment bolts. a suitable amount of turns to improve access to the top of the automatic transmission.
9. Remove the exhaust system.
10. Remove the driveshaft.
11. Remove the starter motor.





12. Remove the rubber access cover.





13. Remove the retaining bolts.
^ Rotate the torque converter to gain access to the remaining bolts.





14. Detach the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the oil pan.





15. Detach the transmission fluid tubes from the automatic transmission.
1. Remove the retaining bolt.
2. Remove the retaining plate.

CAUTION: Make sure the transmission fluid cooler tubes are not removed from the automatic transmission by using a pry bar. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

3. Detach the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the automatic transmission.
^ Allow the transmission fluid to drain into a suitable container.





16. Detach the selector lever cable.





17. Reposition the selector lever cable.
^ Remove the retaining bolts.





18. CAUTION: Make sure the automatic transmission weight is evenly supported on the special tool. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

Install the special tool.





19. Lower the rear of the transmission.
^ Remove the automatic transmission mount retaining bolts.





20. WARNING: SECURE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO THE SPECIAL TOOL USING THE TIE DOWN STRAPS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Install the tie down strap.





21. CAUTION: Make sure the Transmission Control Module (TCM) and main control valve body is protected against electrostatic discharge. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage.

Disconnect the automatic transmission electrical connector.