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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1983CITATION 2D HATCHBACK, 2.5 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSREMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/TREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONTURBO HYDRA-MATIC 325-4L (TRANSAXLE)REMOVALNOTES
1983 Chevrolet Citation 2D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Automatic
Turbo Hydra-MATIC 325-4L (Transaxle): Removal: Notes
1983 Chevrolet Citation 2D Hatchback, 2.5 R, AutomaticSECTION Notes
- Disconnect negative battery cable (both negative cables on Diesel models). Disconnect speedometer cable from transaxle. Disconnect T.V. cable from carburetor or throttle body and remove bracket, then position cable out of way.
- Support engine with a holding fixture (engine hoist). On Riviera models with turbocharged V-6 engine, remove air intake assembly from top of carburetor and remove exhaust heated air intake at exhaust manifold.
- Remove upper transaxle-to-engine attaching bolts and upper final drive-to-transaxle attaching bolts. Remove transaxle filler tube. On Cadillac models with Digital Fuel Injection, remove fuel line clip. Place transaxle shift linkage in "LOW" position.
- Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect shift linkage from transaxle. On models with V-8 engine, remove nuts and bolts holding left side exhaust pipe to "Y" pipe and slide flanges apart for clearance needed to remove transaxle.
- Disconnect oil cooler lines from transaxle and plug lines. Disconnect electrical leads from starter, then remove starter and note position of shims for installation. Remove flywheel inspection cover.
- Remove converter-to-flywheel attaching bolts. Remove left and right side transaxle mount bolts. Support transaxle with a jack. Remove remaining final drive-to-transaxle bolts and transaxle-to- engine bolts. Remove left and right side transaxle mounts.
- Loosen final drive-to-engine support bracket. Lower transaxle slightly and move rearward to disengage splines from final drive unit. Carefully lower transaxle from vehicle.NOTE: Install a torque converter holding tool on transaxle to prevent converter from falling during transaxle removal.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.