Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Remove the fluid drain plug-(1).Drain transmission fluid into a suitable container.
Caution:Refer toComponent Fastener Tightening Caution.
Install the fluid drain plug-(1) and tighten to12-Y(106-lb-in).Installation Procedure
Lower the vehicle.Remove the fluid fill cap-(1).Fill the transmission to the proper level with the correctfluid. Refer toTransmission Fluid Level and Condition CheckandFluid Capacity Specifications.Install the fluid fill cap-(1).
Fill Plug Replacement Automatic Transmission Unit
Intermediate Drive Shaft Bearing Shield Replacement Automatic Transmission UnitWater Pump and Balance Shaft Chain and Tensioner Removal Engine Block Cylinder Block Balance Shaft
Remove the balance shaft drive chain tensioner bolts.Remove the balance shaft drive chaintensioner-(1).Remove the adjustable balance shaft chain guide bolt.Remove the adjustable balance shaft chainguide-(1).Remove the small balance shaft drive chain guidebolts.Remove the small balance shaft drive ch ...