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.Shift the selector lever to "P" position, and release the parking brake.
2.Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3.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 and overflow plug.
4.Remove rear engine mounting cross member.
5.Remove engine mounting insulator (rear).
6.Remove control cable from A/T assembly. Removal And Installation.
7.Disconnect heated oxygen sensor 2 connectors (bank 1 and bank 2). Exploded View.
8.Remove exhaust front tube (RH and LH) and main muffler. Exploded View.
9.Separate propeller shaft assembly. Removal And Installation.
NOTE:
Cap or plug opening to prevent fluid from spilling.
10.Remove front under cover with a power tool. Removal And Installation.
11.Remove protector A and B. Exploded View.
12.Remove front suspension rear cross member.
13.Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly. 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.
14.Remove rear plate cover. 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.Remove A/T fluid cooler tube A and D. Exploded View.
NOTE:
Cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
17.Remove bolts fixing A/T assembly to engine with a power tool.
18.Disconnect connector from A/T assembly.
19.Remove harness and brackets from A/T assembly.





20.Remove A/T assembly from the vehicle.

CAUTION:
- Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
- Secure A/T assembly to a transmission jack.
21.Remove air breather hose and bracket. Exploded View.
22.Remove manual lever from A/T assembly. Exploded View.

INSTALLATION

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





- Check fitting of dowel pin (Black Arrow).





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





Dimension "A": Torque Converter.





- When installing A/T assembly to the engine, 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
Removal And Installation.
- Rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that A/T rotates freely without binding after converter is installed to drive plate.