Removal Special Tool(s) | 303-290-13 Adapter for 303-290A | | 303-290B Support Bar, Engine | | 303-290B-15 Zusatzstück für 303-290B | | 303-290B-16 Adapter for 303-290B | General Equipment | -
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). | | - 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 Refer to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation). | | -
CAUTION:Gearshift cables must not be kinked or bent. | | - 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). | | -
NOTE:Make sure that the exhaust flexible pipe is not twisted. | | -
Detach the starter motor from the transmission and position it to one side. | | -
Discard the rear engine mounting bolt. | | -
The lower right-hand transmission bolt remains in the engine. | | -
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. | | |