PROCEDURE
REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT FLOOR SHIFT GEAR SHIFTING ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Move the shift lever to N.
| *a | Lever |
Remove the nut from the lever of the transmission floor shift assembly.
Disconnect the floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly from the lever of the transmission floor shift assembly.
SUPPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
Support the automatic transmission assembly with a transmission jack.
Note
In order to protect the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly, place attachments on the transmission jack.
Make sure that the attachments and automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly are centered on the transmission jack.
To prevent the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly from being deformed, do not place any attachments under the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly.
INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER AIR GUIDE BRACKET
Remove the 2 bolts and engine under cover air guide bracket from the vehicle body.
DISCONNECT REAR ENGINE MOUNTING MEMBER
Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the rear engine mounting member from the vehicle body.
REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
Tilt down the automatic transmission assembly.
Note
Make sure that the vehicle body do not contact the engine assembly when tilting the automatic transmission assembly.
Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
Remove the nut, spring washer and transmission control shaft lever RH from the manual valve lever shaft.
| *1 | Lock Washer |
| *2 | Lock Nut |
Using a screwdriver, bend back the tabs of the lock washer and remove the lock nut and lock washer from the park/neutral position switch.
Remove the bolt and park/neutral position switch from the automatic transmission assembly.
Tech Tips
Make sure that the manual valve lever shaft has not been rotated prior to installing the park/neutral position switch as the detent spring may become detached from the manual valve lever shaft.