Removal & Installation: Transmission: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Geo Tracker and 1993 Geo Tracker. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

On 4-wheel drive models, remove transfer case shift lever knob. Remove console box. Remove shift lever boot and bracket. Remove transfer case shift lever retaining plate. Remove shift lever.
On all models, disconnect negative battery cable. Remove transmission dip stick. Remove vacuum modulator hose at intake manifold. Disconnect Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch under intake manifold. Remove starter.
Remove 2 upper engine-to-transmission retaining bolts. Remove 4 fan shroud bolts at radiator. Raise and support vehicle. On 4-wheel drive models, remove transfer case skid plate. Put match marks on front drive shaft and flange yoke. Remove front drive shaft. On 4-wheel drive models, drain transfer case.
On all models, loosen transmission fluid pan bolts and drain transmission. Clean fluid pan and fluid pan magnet. Clean or replace filter screen and needed. Install filter screen and tighten retaining bolts to 14 ft. lbs. (19 N.m). Using a NEW fluid pan gasket, install fluid pan and tighten bolts to 115 INCH lbs. (13 N.m). Put match marks on rear drive shaft and flange yoke. Remove rear drive shaft. Support transmission with a jack.
On 4WD models, remove speedometer cable from transfer case. Remove speedometer cable clip and ground wire from torque stopper housing. Remove transfer adapter case and catalytic converter. Support transfer case with a jack.
Remove 2 bolts from torque stopper bracket and transfer case crossmember. Put a wood block 1.8" x 5" x 8" between distributor gear housing and bulkhead. Wood block is to protect distributor and other components when transfer case is lowered. Slowly lower transfer case until engine support point contacts wood block. Remove breather hose from gearshift lever case and remove transfer case.
On 2WD models, remove 2 rear transmission mount bolts and rear transmission crossmember. Disconnect speedometer cable. On all models, remove select cable and filler tube from transmission. Disconnect Throttle Valve (TV) cable from transmission. Disconnect and plug oil cooler lines from transmission.
Remove flywheel inspection cover from converter housing. Remove 3 torque converter-to-flywheel bolts. On 2WD models, 2 bolts, 2 nuts and exhaust pipe bracket from extension housing. Put a wood block 1.8" x 5" x 8" between distributor gear housing and bulkhead. Wood block is to protect distributor and other components when transfer case is lowered. Slowly lower transmission until engine support point contacts wood block.
On all models, remove vent tube at top of transmission. Remove remaining transmission-to-engine bolts and slowly lower transmission from vehicle.