Removal and Installation

AIR BREATHER HOSE


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove front propeller shaft. .
2. Remove exhaust mounting bracket and three way catalyst (right bank). Exploded View.
3. Remove air breather hose.
4. Remove rear propeller shaft. Rear Propeller Shaft 3F-R-2Vl107.
5. Remove control rod from A/T shift selector. Exploded View.
6. Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack.





7. Insert a wooden block (A) between oil pan (upper) (1) of engine and front suspension member (2).

W : 150 mm (5.91 in)
D : 30 mm (1.18 in)
H : 20 mm (0.79 in)

CAUTION:
- Always insert a wooden block between oil pan (upper) of engine and front suspension member when removing air breather vent. (Because VVEL control shaft position sensor may be damaged by the interference between VVEL control shaft position sensor and dash panel if the operation is performed without the wooden block inserted.)
- After inserting wooden block, check it does not fall out easily.
8. Remove rear engine mounting member with a power tool. Exploded View.
9. Remove bolt fixing A/T assembly to engine assembly with power tool.
10. Remove air breather vent.

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

CAUTION:
- When installing air breather hose, be careful not to be crushed or blocked by folding or bending the hose.





- When inserting air breather hose to the air breather vent (for
A/T) (1), be sure to insert it fully until its end reaches the spool
(A) portion.

2 : Air breather vent (for transfer)

- Install air breather hose to air breather vent (for A/T) so that the paint mark is facing upward.
- Ensure clips are securely installed to brackets when installing air breather hose to brackets.