Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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1984 Plymouth Horizon Base, 1.6 A
All Models: Removal
1984 Plymouth Horizon Base, 1.6 ASECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1984 Plymouth Voyager, 1984 Dodge Mini Ram Van, and 1984 Dodge Caravan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect battery negative cable. Disconnect throttle linkage and shift linkage from transaxle. Remove upper and lower oil cooler hoses. Support engine using an engine support fixture. Remove bell housing upper bolts. Remove hub castle lock, nut and cotter pin.
- Raise vehicle and remove front wheels. Remove wheel hub nut and driveshafts. Remove left splash shield. Remove speedometer adapter, cable and pinion as an assembly. Disconnect sway bar. Remove both lower ball joint-to-steering knuckle bolts.
- Pry lower ball joint from steering knuckle. Remove both driveshafts. Remove dust cover, mark torque converter and drive plate, and remove torque converter mounting bolts. Remove access plug in right splash shield to rotate engine crankshaft.
- Remove neutral safety switch connector. Remove engine mount bracket from front crossmember. Remove front mount insulator through-bolt and bell housing bolts. Position transmission jack under transaxle. Remove left engine mount. Remove starter and lower bell housing bolts.
- Slowly lower transaxle. It may be necessary to pry at engine to provide for clearance.
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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.