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Transit 2006.5 (04.2006-)

Manual Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: VXT-75 - Transaxle Transit 2006.5 (04/2006-)
Removal

Special Tool(s)

Support Bar, Engine

303-290A (21-140)

Adapter for 303-290A

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

Adapter for 303-290A

303-290-03 (21-140-03)

Adapter for 303-290A

303-290-13 (21-140-09)

Remover, Halfshaft

308-192 (16-057)
General Equipment
Two leg puller
Transmission jack
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
  1. Remove the front wheels and tires.
    For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

  1. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector (if equipped).

  1. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.

  1. Remove the engine support insulator.
    • Discard the engine support insulator to transaxle retaining bolt.

  1. Loosen the lower ball joint retaining nuts on both sides.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Protect the ball joint seal using a soft cloth to prevent damage.
    Using a suitable two leg puller, detach the lower arms from the wheel knuckles on both sides.
    1. Use a soft faced hammer to strike the lower arm.
    1. Remove and discard the retaining nut.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Leave the tie-rod end retaining nut in place to protect the ball joint stud.
    Loosen the left-hand tie-rod end retaining nut.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Protect the ball joint seal using a soft cloth to prevent damage.
    Using a suitable two leg puller, detach the left-hand tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle.
    1. Release the tie-rod end.
    1. Remove and discard the retaining nut.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent more than 21 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 45 degrees.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not damage the halfshaft oil seal.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Plug the transaxle to prevent oil loss or dirt ingress.
    Detach the right-hand halfshaft from the transaxle and secure it to one side.
    • Remove and discard the center bearing cap and locknuts.
    • Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Support the halfshaft. The inner joint must not be bent more than 21 degrees. The outer joint must not be bent more than 45 degrees.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not damage the halfshaft oil seal.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Plug the transaxle to prevent oil loss or dirt ingress.
    Using the special tool, detach the left-hand halfshaft from the transaxle and secure it to one side.
    • Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
    • Discard the snap ring.

  1. Remove the heater pipe retaining bracket from the transaxle.

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:The engine support bar must be level and the adaptor pins must be in line with the holes in the oil pan.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:The engine support bar hangers must be fitted into the front holes of the side members.
    Install the special tools.

  1. Remove the engine and transaxle rear mount retaining bolts.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

  1. Remove the engine and transaxle rear mount retaining bolts and nut.
    • Discard the bolts.

  1. Detach the gearshift cables from the transaxle.
    1. Press the tabs together to release the locks.
    1. Pull the locking pins and detach the abutment sleeves from the bracket.

  1. Detach the transaxle vent hose from the transaxle.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
    Disconnect the clutch slave cylinder supply line from the transaxle.
    • Remove the circlip.

  1. Disconnect the reversing lamp switch electrical connector.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    For additional information, refer to: Jacking (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation) /
    Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

  1. Detach the starter motor wiring harness retaining bracket from the transaxle.

  1. Detach the engine wiring harness retaining pin from the bracket.

  1. Detach the exhaust front hanger insulator from the bracket.

  1. Detach the front muffler hanger insulators from the bracket.

  1. Detach the rear muffler hanger insulators from the bracket.

  1. Detach the exhaust rear hanger insulator from the bracket.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not damage the exhaust pipe while the engine and transaxle assembly is being lowered.
    Lower the engine and transaxle assembly.

  1. Remove the engine and transaxle rear mount bracket retaining bolt.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

  1. Remove the engine and transaxle rear mount bracket from the transaxle.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    For additional information, refer to: Jacking (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation) /
    Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

  1. Remove the transaxle left-hand retaining bolts.
  1. Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transaxle.

  1. Remove the transaxle right-hand retaining bolts.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not damage the starter motor seal.
    With the aid of another technician, remove the transaxle.

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