DeVille DTS V8-4.6L VIN 9 (2002)
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.
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.
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 J41160 and a suitable transmission jack.
40. Secure the J41160 to the transaxle.
