Removal and Installation

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY


2WD : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- When removing the A/T assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the A/T assembly.
- Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove air cleaner case (RH). Refer to Exploded View.
3. Remove engine lower cover with power tool. Refer to Exploded View.
4. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with power tool. Refer to Exploded View.
5. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to Exploded View.
6. Remove suspension member stay. Refer to Exploded View.
7. Remove exhaust mounting bracket. Refer to Exploded View.





8. Disconnect heated oxygen sensor 2 connectors (A).
9. Remove heated oxygen sensor 2 harness (B) from clips (1).
10. Remove bracket (2) from transmission assembly.
11. Remove control rod. Refer to Exploded View.
12. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly. Refer to Exploded View.

CAUTION:
- Never subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
- Never disassemble.
- Never allow metal filings, etc. to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
- Never place in an area affected by magnetism.
13. Remove starter motor. Refer to Exploded View.
14. Remove rear plate cover. Refer to Exploded View.





15. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive plate and torque converter.

CAUTION:
When turning the crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
16. Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack.

CAUTION:
When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug.
17. Remove rear engine mounting member with power tool. Exploded View
18. Remove engine mounting insulator (rear). Exploded View
19. Disconnect A/T assembly connector and harness clips.
20. Remove air breather hose.
21. Disconnect fluid cooler tube from A/T assembly.
22. Remove bolts fixing A/T assembly to engine assembly with power tool.





23. Remove A/T assembly from vehicle.

CAUTION:
- Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
- Secure A/T assembly to a transmission jack.
24. Remove dynamic damper. Exploded View

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and Install in the reverse order of removal.





- When installing A/T assembly to the engine assembly, be sure to check dimension (A) to ensure it is within the reference value limit.

Dimension (A) : Refer to TM-272, "Torque Converter". Torque Converter






- When installing A/T assembly to the engine assembly, attach the fixing bolts in accordance with the following standard.











- Align the positions of tightening bolts for drive plate with those of the torque converter, and temporarily tighten the bolts. Then, tighten the bolts with the specified torque.

CAUTION:
- When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
- When tightening the tightening bolts for the torque converter after fixing the crankshaft pulley bolts, be sure to confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley mounting bolts. Refer to Exploded View.
- Rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that A/T rotates freely without binding after converter is installed to drive plate.
- Install crankshaft position sensor (POS). Refer to Exploded View.