Automatic Transaxle Repair Procedures (F21)

Removal

CAUTION:
Please pay attention to the following when installing or removing A/T.

Electronic parts
1. When replacing an electronic part, be sure to switch the ignition off and disconnect the battery from the negative (-) terminal before servicing the system.
2. When disconnecting a connector, pull out the connector after releasing a lock. [DO NOT PULL ON THE HARNESS.]
3. When connecting a connector, insert the connector until it is locked completely. (Make sure a click sound is made)
4. Do not jar electronic parts. If a part is dropped or shocked, replace it with a new one.
Caution for handling ATF
1. Do not drain ATF while it is still hot. (Service the system after it cools down)
2. Be sure to use JWS-3309 (T-IV) type ATF.

1. Remove the engine cover. (refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly in EM group)
2. Remove the battery after removing the three nuts (A,B,C) in order.




3. Remove the air duct (A).




4. Remove the air cleaner assembly (C) by disconnecting the AFS(Air Flow Sensor) connector (A) and loosening the clamp (B).




5. Remove the battery tray (B) by removing the four bolts (A).




6. Disconnect the TCU connector (A) and remove the CKP sensor (B).




7. Remove the ground cable from transaxle (A).




8. Remove the shift cable assembly (A).




9. Install the special tools (09200-38001), the engine support fixture and the adapter on the engine assembly.




10. Remove the four transaxle upper mounting bolts (A) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B).




11. After removing the three bolts (A), take the transaxle support bracket off.




12. Disconnect the power steering pressure sensor (A).




13. Remove the front wheels and tires. (refer to Driveshaft in DS group)
14. Lift up the vehicle.
15. Remove the under shield cover (A).




16. Remove the steering joint bolt (A).




17. Drain the power steering fluid through the return hose (A) by loosening the clamp.




18. Remove the lower arm ball joint mounting nut, the stabilizer link mounting nut, and the tie rod end mounting nut from the front knuckles. (refer to Front suspension system in SS group)
19. Remove the roll stopper mounting bolts (A, B).








20. Remove the muffler hanger rubber (A).




21. Supporting the sub frame with a jack and the Special tool (09624-38000), remove the mounting bolts.(refer to Stabilizer in SS group)
22. Remove the power steering pressure tube (A) from the power steering oil pump by removing the I-type bolt.




23. Remove the subframe.
24. Remove the front muffler (A).




25. Disconnect the left driveshaft (A) from the transaxle.




26. Disconnect the right driveshaft (A) from the inner shaft and remove the inner shaft (B) by removing the three mounting bolts.

NOTE:
In case of 2WD, remove the the inner shaft and the right driveshaft as an assembly after removing the inner shaft bracket bolt.








27. In case of 4WD, remove the transfer case assembly. (refer to Transfer case's Removal)
28. Remove the side mud cover (A).




29. After disconnecting the vacuum tube and the connector, remove the font roll mounting bracket assembly (A).




30. After removing the vacuum tube mounting bolt (A), remove the font mounting bracket (B) by removing the three bolts.








31. Remove the rear roll mounting bracket assembly (A) by removing the four bolts.




32. Remove the transaxle oil cooler hose (A).




33. Remove the transaxle mounting bolt near the driveshaft hole from engine side.
34. Remove the dust cover (A).




35. Remove the six drive plate mounting bolts (A) by rotating the timing gear.




36. Remove the starter motor mounting bolt (A) and the transaxle mounting bolt (B).




37. Supporting the transaxle with a jack, remove the five transaxle lower mounting bolts (A).




38. Lowering the jack slowly, remove the transaxle assembly.

CAUTION:
When removing the transaxle assembly, be careful not to damage any surrounding parts or body components.

Installation

1. After fitting the transaxle assembly into the engine assembly by using a jack, install the five transaxle lower mounting bolts (A).

Tightening torque :
40-47 Nm (4.0-4.7 kgf.m, 28.9-34.0 lb-ft)




2. Install the starter motor mounting bolt (A) and the transaxle mounting bolt (B).

Tightening torque :
[A] : 33-50 Nm (3.3-5.0 kgf.m, 23.9-36.1 lb-ft)
[B] : 80-100 Nm (8-10 kgf.m, 57.9-72.3 lb-ft)




3. Install the six drive plate mounting bolts (A) by rotating the timing gear.

Tightening torque :
46-53 Nm (4.6-5.3 kgf.m, 33.3-38.3 lb-ft)

CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten the bolts with the specified torque.




4. Install the dust cover (A).




5. Install the transaxle mounting bolt near the driveshaft hole from engine side.

Tightening torque :
80-100 Nm (8-10 kgf.m, 57.9-72.3 lb-ft)

6. Install the side mud cover (A).




7. After installing the font mounting bracket (B) by removing the three bolts, install the vacuum tube mounting bolt (A).








8. After installing the font roll mounting bracket assembly (A), connect the vacuum tube and the connector.




9. Install the rear roll mounting bracket assembly (A) by installing the four bolts.




10. Install the transaxle oil cooler hose (A).




11. In case of 4WD, install the transfer case assembly. (refer to Transfer case's Installation)
12. Connect the left driveshaft (A) to the transaxle.




13. Install the inner shaft (B) by installing the three mounting bolts and connect the right driveshaft (A) into the inner shaft.

NOTE:
In case of 2WD, install the the inner shaft and the right driveshaft as an assembly.








14. Install the front muffler (A).




15. Support the subframe with a jack and the Special tool (09624-38000).
16. Install the power steering pressure tube (A) to the power steering oil pump by installing the I-type bolt.




17. Install the mounting bolts.(refer to Stabilizer in SS group)
18. Install the roll stopper mounting bolts (A, B).

Tightening torque :
90-110 Nm (9-11 kgf.m, 65.1-79.5 lb-ft)








19. Install the muffler hanger rubber (A).




20. Install the lower arm ball joint mounting nut, the stabilizer link mounting nut, and the tie rod end mounting nut from the front knuckles. (refer to Front suspension system in SS group)
21. Install the steering joint bolt (A).




22. Connect the return hose (A) to the tube by tightening the clamp.




23. Install the under shield cover (A).




24. Lower the vehicle.
25. Install the front wheels and tires. (refer to Driveshaft in DS group)
26. Connect the power steering pressure sensor (A).




27. Install the transaxle support bracket bolts (A).

Tightening torque :
90-110 Nm (9-11 kgf.m, 65.1-79.5 lb-ft)




28. Install the four transaxle upper mounting bolts (A) and the starter motor mounting bolt (B).

Tightening torque :
[A] : 65-85 Nm (6.5-8.5 kgf.m, 47.0-61.5 lb-ft)
[A'] : 43-55 Nm (4.3-5.5 kgf.m, 31.1-39.8 lb-ft)
[B] : 43-55 Nm (4.3-5.5 kgf.m, 31.1-39.8 lb-ft)




29. Remove the special tool (09200-38001).




30. Install the shift cable assembly (A).

Tightening torque :
8-12Nm (0.8-1.2kgf.m, 5.8-8.7lb-ft)

NOTE:
Adjust the shift cable referring to Shift lever's Adjustment section.




31. Install the ground cable (A) to transaxle.




32. Connect the TCU connector (A) and install the CKP sensor (B).




33. Install the battery tray (B) by Installing the four bolts (A).




34. Installing the air cleaner assembly (C) by connecting the AFS(Air Flow Sensor) connector (A) and tightening the clamp (B).




35. Install the air duct (A).




36. Install the battery after installing the three nuts (A,B,C) in order.




37. Install the engine cover. (refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly in EM group)
38. Refill the automatic transaxle fluid. (refer to Inspection and Adjustment)
39. Refill the power steering fluid. (refer to Power Steering Gear Box in ST group)
40. When replacing the automatic transaxle assembly, after initializing the TCU, perform N position learning and initial learning. (refer to Troubleshooting's 'How to perform N position learning' and 'How to perform initial learning')