Frelander 2. Manual — part 363

Manual Transmission/Transaxle - Transmission

Removal

Special Tool(s)

205-754A
Splitter, Ball Joints

211-316
Separator, Ball Joint

General Equipment

Powertrain Jack

Remove the battery tray.

Refer to:

Battery Tray

(414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables,

Removal and Installation).

1.

2.

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle

stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

2.

Siphon the fluid from the power steering reservoir.

3.

4.

WARNING: Make sure that a new steering

column flexible coupling bolt is installed.

Disconnect the lower steering column from the steering
gear.

4.

Remove the gear selector assembly.

Refer to:

Gearshift Linkage

(308-06 Manual Transmission/Transaxle

External Controls, Removal and Installation).

5.

Remove the starter motor.

Refer to:

Starter Motor

(303-06B Starting System - TD4

2.2L Diesel, Removal and Installation).

6.

Support the engine.

7.

8.

9. NOTE: If equipped.

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12.

13.

Drain the transmission fluid.

Refer to:

Transmission Draining and Filling

(308-03 Manual

Transmission/Transaxle, General Procedures).

14.

Remove the front wheels and tires.

Refer to:

Wheel and Tire

(204-04 W heels and Tires, Removal and

Installation).

15.

Using the special tool, release the LH and RH tie-rod
end ball joints.

Special Tool(s):

211-316

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