
16. REMOVE REAR SUPPORT MEMBER
(a) Remove the ground cable.
(b) Install a wooden block between cowl panel and cylinder head and to prevent damage to the heater hose.
(c) Remove the eight bolts, and remove the rear support member.
17. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
18. REMOVE SIX TORQUE CONVERTER MOUNTING BOLTS
Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt. Remove the six bolts.
19. INSTALL GUIDE PIN IN TORQUE CONVERTER
Install the guide pin in one of the torque converter bolt holes.
If necessary, a guide pin can be made by cutting off the head of a bolt.
20. REMOVE TRANSMISSION HOUSING MOUNTING BOLTS
(a) Remove the starter.
(b) Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
21. PRY ON END OF GUIDE PIN TO BEGIN MOVING TRANSMISSION WITH CONVERTER TOWARD REAR
The guide pin helps keep the converter with the transmission.
22. REMOVE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
Draw out the transmission down and toward the rear.
CAUTION: Be careful not to snag the throttle cable or neutral start switch cable. Keep the oil pan positioned downward.
23. PLACE PAN UNDER CONVERTER HOUSING, AND REMOVE CONVERTER
Pull the converter straight off, and allow the fluid to drain into the pan.
24. REMOVE FILLER TUBE
25. REMOVE REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT WITH GROUND STRAP