Removal Special Tool(s) | 303-290-01 Adapter for 303-290A | | 303-290-02 Adapter for 303-290A | | 303-290-03A Adapter for 303-290A | | 303-290A Support Bar, Engine | General Equipment | -
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). | | -
Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner - Vehicles With: PCM Security Shield (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5), Removal and Installation). Refer to: Air Cleaner - Vehicles Without: PCM Security Shield (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5), Removal and Installation). | | -
Remove the air cowl grille. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation). | | -
Remove the battery carrier. Refer to: Battery Tray - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5) (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation). | | -
Detach the starter motor from the transmission and secure it to one side. | | -
CAUTION:Make sure that all openings are sealed. | | -
NOTE:The flexible exhaust pipe must not be twisted. | | -
Remove the axle shafts. Refer to: Rechte Antriebswelle (205-04 Vorderradantriebswellen, Removal and Installation). Refer to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). | | -
Discard the bolt on the rear engine mounting. | | -
Wooden block (approx. 300 mm long). | | -
Support the transmission using wooden blocks. | | -
Rotate the transmission approximately 30° counter-clockwise during removal. | | |