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Galaxy 2000.75 (04.2000-02.2006)

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: AG5 - Transaxle—2.8L Galaxy 2000.75 (04/2000-02/2006)
Removal

Special Tool(s)

Support Bar, Engine

303-290A (21-140A)

Adapter for 303-290A

303-290-02 (21-140-02)

Adapter for 303-290A

303-290-04A (21-140-04A)

Lifting Bracket, Engine

303-122 (21-068A)

Splined Bit Set (M12/M14)

303-702 (21-253)
General Equipment
Retaining straps
Transmission jack
  1. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to Section  414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Carry out this step, if an auxiliary battery is installed.
    Disconnect the auxiliary battery (if equipped). For additional information, refer to Section  414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables.
  1. Remove the hood. For additional information, refer to Section  501-02 Front End Body Panels.
  1. Remove the air cleaner. For additional information, refer to Section  303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Shift the selector lever into "P" (park) position.
    Remove the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to Section  204-04 Wheels and Tires.
  1. Remove the engine upper cover.

  1. Remove the bulkhead cover.

  1. Disconnect the engine coolant level indicator electrical connector.

  1. Detach the wiring harness electrical connector from the battery tray.

  1. Remove the battery side cover.

  1. Detach the engine wiring harness rail from the battery tray.

  1. Remove the battery tray.

  1. Disconnect the starter motor cables.
    • Remove the protective cap.
    • Detach the battery cable from the starter motor solenoid.
    • Disconnect the starter motor electrical connector.

  1. Detach the selector lever cable from the transaxle.
    1. Detach the selector lever cable bracket from the transaxle.
    1. Detach the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.

  1. Detach the selector lever cable from the retaining clip.

  1. Disconnect the transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.

  1. Remove the starter motor (two bolts, one bolt shown).

  1. Remove the transaxle upper retaining bolt.

  1. Detach the transaxle fluid cooler from the transaxle case.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.

  1. Detach the radiator grille opening panel reinforcement from the fender on both sides.

  1. Install the special tools.

  1. Remove the engine and transaxle rear mount.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    1. Remove and discard the bolts and the nut.

  1. Remove the engine mount retaining bracket.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. Remove the engine undershield.

  1. Detach the exhaust pipe from the exhaust downpipe (three bolts).
    • Discard the gasket.

  1. Remove the secondary air injection (AIR) pump.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    1. Disconnect the hose.

  1. Disconnect the transaxle control unit electrical connector.
    • Rotate the locking lever counterclockwise.

  1. Detach the ground cable from the transaxle.

  1. Detach the cable bracket from the transaxle fluid pan (three nuts, one nut shown).

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Protect the ball joint seal using a soft cloth to prevent damage.
    Detach the lower arms from the wheel knuckles on both sides.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent more than 20 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 50 degrees.
    Detach the right-hand halfshaft and the intermediate shaft from the output shaft drive flange.
    1. Detach the center bearing from the bearing carrier.
    1. Detach the intermediate shaft from the output shaft drive flange.
    • Secure the left-hand halfshaft to one side, using cable ties.
    • Discard the center bearing locknuts.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent more than 20 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 50 degrees.
    Detach the left-hand halfshaft from the output shaft drive flange.
    • Secure the left-hand halfshaft to one side, using cable ties.

  1. Remove the engine support insulator.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

  1. Using the special tools, lower the engine and transaxle assembly.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. Remove the torque converter retaining nuts.
    • Remove the plastic cover.
    • Rotate the torque converter to gain access to the remaining nuts.
    • Discard the nuts.

  1. Using the special tool, remove the transaxle left-hand retaining bolts.

  1. Remove the transaxle right-hand retaining bolts.

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Make sure the torque converter remains in the torque converter housing.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Use a suitable wooden block to protect the transaxle.
    Using a suitable transmission jackand suitable wooden block, remove the transaxle.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Secure the transaxle with the retaining straps.
    Lower the transaxle.

In-vehicle Repair|Installation > < Transaxle - 1.9L Diesel