Removal and Installation Special Tool(s) | 303-290-13 Adapter for 303-290A | | 303-290A-15 Adapter für 303-290A | | 303-290B Support Bar, Engine | | 303-290B-16 Adapter for 303-290B | General Equipment Flat-bladed screwdriver Transmission jack Removal NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. | - Remove the following items:
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Air cleaner Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4), Removal and Installation). -
Battery console Refer to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation). | | -
CAUTION:The gearshift cables must not be kinked or twisted. | | - Remove the following items:
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Subframe Refer to: Front Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation). -
Drive shafts Refer to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). Refer to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). -
Starter motor Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06B Starting System - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4), Removal and Installation). | | -
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Discard the bolt. Torque: 133 Nm | | -
Support the transmission with a wooden block and secure it to the transmission jack using a retaining strap. | | -
Support the transmission using the transmission jack and remove. | Installation | -
To install reverse the removal procedure. | | -
Adjust the selector cable. Refer to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (307-05 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (AWF21), General Procedures). | | -
Check the transmission fluid fill level. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill (307-01 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (AWF21), General Procedures). | | |