Transaxle — 3.5L Ti-VCT

Special Tool(s)

	Adapter, Transmission Jack 209-00152
	Bar, Engine Spreader 303-1454
	Disconnect Tool, Transmission Cooler Line 307-569
	Eye, Engine Lift 303-1245
	Retainer, Torque Converter 307-346
	Support Bar, Engine 303-F072

Removal

All vehicles

NOTE: Refer to the Transmission Cooler Flushing Job Aid on the FMCDealer website.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Section 100-02 .

2. Remove the ACL and ACL outlet pipe. Refer to section Section 303-12 .

3. Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to Section 414-01 .

4. Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to Section 303-01A .

14. Remove the subframe. Refer to Section 502-00 .

16. Remove the roll restrictor. Refer to Transaxle Support Insulator — Anti-Roll, 3.5L Ti-VCT .

17. Drain the transmission fluid.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

18. Remove the LH front halfshaft. Refer to Section 205-04 .

19. Visual check.
    1. Inspect the differential seal surface.
    2. Inspect the halfshaft bushing surface. If this surface is damaged, inspect the halfshaft bushing for damage.
    3. Inspect the differential side gear splines.

FWD vehicles

20. Remove the RH halfshaft. Refer to Section 205-04 .

21. Visual check.
    1. Inspect the differential seal surface.
    2. Inspect the halfshaft bushing surface. If this surface is damaged, inspect the halfshaft bushing for damage.
    3. Inspect the differential side gear splines.

AWD vehicles

22. Remove the PTU . Refer to Section 308-07B .

23. Visual check.
    1. Inspect the differential seal surface.
    2. Inspect the halfshaft bushing surface. If this surface is damaged, inspect the halfshaft bushing for damage.
    3. Inspect the differential side gear splines.

All vehicles

25. Turn the component CW through 120 degrees 3 times. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

27. Special Tool(s): Disconnect Tool, Transmission Cooler Line 307-569.

28. Special Tool(s): Eye, Engine Lift 303-1245.

29. Special Tool(s): Support Bar, Engine 303-F072, Bar, Engine Spreader 303-1454.

30. Lower the transmission from the mount about 50.8 mm (2 in).

32. Special Tool(s): Adapter, Transmission Jack 209-00152.
    General equipment: Transmission jack.

34. Special Tool(s): Retainer, Torque Converter 307-346

36. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

38. NOTE: If the transmission fluid cooler tube seals or backing rings are stuck in the transmission case, remove the seals and backing rings.

    Visual check.

39. If the transmission is to be overhauled or if installing a new or re-manufactured transmission, carry out transmission fluid cooler backflushing and cleaning. Refer to Section 307-02 .

Installation

All vehicles

NOTICE: Prior to installation of a new, re-manufactured or overhauled transmission, the transmission fluid cooler tubes must be cleaned, otherwise transmission failure may occur.

NOTE: Prior to installation of a new, re-manufactured or overhauled transmission, flush out the cooler and cooler tubes. Refer to Section 307-02 .

1. Visual check. Apply the specified lubricant to the specified component.
   1. Seal
   2. Backing ring

2. • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

3. • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

4. NOTICE: Make sure that when installing the manual control lever, it is fully seated onto the manual control lever shaft. Damage to the manual control lever shaft will occur and the manual lever will come loose.

   NOTICE: Make sure to hold the manual control lever while tightening the manual control lever nut or damage to the manual control lever and park components will occur.

   • Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).

5. Apply the specified lubricant to the specified component.
   Material: Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 and/or XL-5

6. NOTICE: If the transmission is not positioned on the dowel pins, damage to the transmission may occur.

   NOTE: If the dowel pins were pulled out of the engine block during removal, install new dowel pins in the engine block.

   Visual check.

7. Special Tool(s): Retainer, Torque Converter 307-346

8. Install the transmission on the engine dowels.
   Special Tool(s): Adapter, Transmission Jack 209-00152.
   General equipment: Transmission jack.

9. • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

10. Apply the substance from the specified tube.
    Material: Threadlock and Sealer TA-25.
    • Tighten the bolt to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the nuts to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).

11. Material: Threadlock and Sealer TA-25.
    • Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).

14. NOTICE: Use only the specified bolts for the torque converter. Standard length fasteners may bottom out and damage the torque converter clutch apply surface.

    Turn the component CW through 120 degrees 3 times.
    Install 3 new torque converter bolts (W714722).
    • Install the first torque converter bolt in the slotted hole on the flexplate.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

AWD vehicles

16. Install the PTU . Refer to Section 308-07B .

FWD vehicles

17. Install the RH halfshaft. Refer to Section 205-04 .

All vehicles

18. Install the LH front halfshaft. Refer to Section 205-04 .

20. Install the subframe. Refer to Section 502-00 .

21. Install the roll restrictor. Refer to Transaxle Support Insulator — Anti-Roll, 3.5L Ti-VCT .

22. • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

25. • Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).

27. • Tighten the starter battery terminal nut to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    • Tighten the starter solenoid terminal nut to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

30. Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to Section 307-05 .

31. Install the upper intake manifold. Refer to Section 303-01A .

32. Install the battery and battery tray. Refer to Section 414-01 .

33. Install the ACL and ACL outlet pipe. Refer to Section 303-12 .

34. Fill with clean transmission fluid to the correct level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill .

35. If a new solenoid body is installed, the solenoid body strategy will need to be updated. Refer to Solenoid Body Strategy Download .