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Loosen the rear transmission mount retaining bolt. Jack the transmission up a couple of inches. Remove the retaining bolt and the transmission mount.
you unbolt the rear of the subframe andlet it down enough to take out the rear engine mount
how do you seperate the the centre mirrow head from the screen mount
There is one on the left side, one on the right side, and one at the rear of the transmission.
This is a very involved operation and I suggest buying a service amnual before starting, but it is also just like any other rear or 4 wheel drive vehicle. Remove all linkages, lines, hoses, driveshafts, and brackets, then remove all bolts holding the bell housing to the engine. Support the transmission and remove the transmission mount, then pull back on the transmission and lower to the ground.
It is at the back of the engine compartment, in front of the driver, under the battery platform, between transmission and firewall. Underneath it is above the longitudinal member that runs from the front motor mount to the rear. Remove the 4 lock nuts and 4 bolts to remove the member, exposing the motor mount. Suppoit the motor/transmission before loosening any rear motor mount bolts ( the ones you see under the battery support). This can be done with an engine hoist, a floor jack or chain and a couple of 2x6's across the engine compartment.
I believe you remove the transmission dust shield via the 4 bolts that hold it one. once removed, you should have plenty of room to access the rear bolts.
You must remove the transmission are engine to replace the rear main seal.
remove transmission, remove rear main seal, install new rear main seal, install transmission.
Top rear of the transmission bell housing.Top rear of the transmission bell housing.
Under the rear cover of the transmission(yes, inside the transmission). I'm only familiar with the 2wd version, in which you must remove the crossmember and rear transmission mount first, and then a big ring of bolts holding the cover on, and you'll lose about 5 quarts of oil when you pull the cover.
It may be necessary to remove the transmission support and tip the rear of the transmission down to access the plug.It may be necessary to remove the transmission support and tip the rear of the transmission down to access the plug.