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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.
Turbo Hydra-MATIC 125C (Transaxle) FIERO: Removal: Notes
1984 Pontiac 6000 STESECTION Notes
- Remove air cleaner, negative battery cable, ground cable shift cable and TV cable at transaxle. Remove electrical connectors. Remove upper transaxle-to-engine bolts. Install engine support fixture.NOTE: Remove neutral start switch connector in a straight horizontal movement. DO NOT rock or tip connector when removing. Contacts may bend, preventing proper operation when reconnected.
- Raise vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Remove both axle shafts. Remove catalytic converter heat shield. Remove exhaust pipe at manifold. Remove cradle nuts-to-engine and transaxle. Support cradle. Remove remaining cradle nuts and lower cradle out of way.
- Remove cooler lines. Remove starter shield and starter. Remove flywheel-to-torque converter nuts. Position transmission jack under transaxle. Remove lower transaxle-to-engine bolts. Lower transaxle from vehicle.
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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.