Removal and Installation Special Tool(s) | Slide Hammer 205-047 (15-011) | | Remover, Crankshaft Seal 303-336 (21-151) | | Compressor, Valve Spring 303-364 (21-158) | | Mounting Stand 303-435 (21-187) | | Mounting Bracket for 303-435 303-435-06 (21-031B) | | Mounting Plate for 303-435-06 303-435-11A (21-146D) | | Remover, Torque Converter Seal 307-272 (17-061) | | Installer, Differential Double Lip Seal 308-203 (16-066) | Materials Name Specification Silicone Sealant WSE-M4G323-A4 Removal | -
Remove the transaxle. For additional information, refer to: (307-01B Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 5-Speed Automatic Transmission (5F31J)) Transaxle - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel (Removal and Installation), Transaxle - 2.5L Duratec-VE (VE6) (Removal and Installation). | | -
Install the special tool. | | -
Using the special tools, mount the transaxle on the mounting stand. | | -
Drain the transaxle. For additional information, refer to: Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill (307-01B Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 5-Speed Automatic Transmission (5F31J), General Procedures). | | -
CAUTION:To avoid damaging the torque converter hub do not tilt the torque converter. NOTE:The torque converter is filled with transmission fluid. Remove the special tool and the torque converter. - Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
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Using the special tools, remove the halfshaft seal cap on both sides. - Discard the halfshaft seal caps.
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Using the special tool, punch the halfshaft seals. | | -
NOTE:Install a self-tapping screw, a maximum of two turns, into the halfshaft seal. Remove the halfshaft seals. - Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
- Discard the halfshaft seals.
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Remove the torque converter housing. | | -
Remove the differential assembly. | | -
Remove the transmission fluid filter. | | -
Remove the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor. - Disconnect the OSS sensor electrical connector (cable colored yellow).
- Remove the OSS sensor.
- Remove the OSS sensor cable retaining bracket.
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Install the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor. - Install the OSS senosr.
- Connect the OSS sensor electrical connector (cable colored yellow).
- Install the OSS sensor cable retaining bracket.
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NOTE:Make sure the transmission fluid filter is correctly seated on the locating pin. Install the transmission fluid filter. | | -
Install the differential assembly. | | -
Clean the mating face of the torque converter housing and transaxle housing with suitable metal surface cleaner. | | -
Apply a 2 mm diameter bead of sealant to the transaxle housing. | | -
Install the torque converter housing. | | -
Install the torque converter. | | -
Using the special tool, secure the torque converter. | | -
CAUTION:Install the halfshaft seal flush with the transaxle housing. NOTE:Install new halfshaft seals. Using the special tool, install the halfshaft seals. | | -
CAUTION:Install the halfshaft seal cap flush with the stub axle shaft. NOTE:Install new halfshaft seal caps. Using the special tool, install the halfshaft seal caps. | | -
Remove the transaxle from the mounting stand. | | -
Install the transaxle. For additional information, refer to: (307-01B Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 5-Speed Automatic Transmission (5F31J)) Transaxle - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel (Removal and Installation), Transaxle - 2.5L Duratec-VE (VE6) (Removal and Installation). | | |