Removing
1. Place the shift lever in neutral position. Raise and secure the front of the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the front end of the driveshaft from the gearbox and remove the shock absorber.
3. Remove switch rod (indicated by an arrow) gear shift mechanism.
4. Loosen the clamps and disconnect the transmission fluid pipes from the hoses.
5. Attach the hoses as shown in the illustration.
6. Disconnect a wire from the gauge of a conducted shaft of a transmission.
2.0 liter engines
7. On SOHC engines, disconnect the wire from the ignition distributor. Unscrew the block bracket bolts and remove the block.
8. Disconnect the oxygen sensor wire from the transmission.
9. Unscrew the bolt of the bracket of the front section of the exhaust pipe and disconnect the front section from the intermediate one.
10. Remove the engine and transmission brackets. Remove the bottom cover of the torque converter.
11. Remove the compound oil pan cover to access the bolts connecting the torque converter and drive plate.
12. Remove the bolts connecting the torque converter and drive plate.
13. Install a jack under the gearbox.
14. Remove the bolts securing the transaxle rear cross member to the body.
15. Slightly lower the transmission and disconnect the transmission vent hose.
16. Disconnect the position switch wire connector switch lever.
17. Disconnect the wires attached to the gearbox housing.
18. Remove the bolts securing the gearbox to the engine.
19. Disconnect the gearbox from the engine.
20. Lower the gearbox on the jack.
2.5 and 3.0 liter engines
21. Remove both front exhaust pipes.
22. Remove the oil pan cover.
23. Remove the bolts connecting the torque converter and drive plate.
24. If necessary, block the drive disc with a screwdriver.
25. Remove the gearbox as described in paragraphs 13–20.
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Check that the torque converter is fully seated in its place, the distance (X) should be 15 mm.
Bulkhead
Overhauling the gearbox is a very complicated procedure, so contact a specialist to carry it out.
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