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 then release the parking brake.
2.Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3.Remove control rod from A/T shift selector assembly. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
4.Remove propeller shaft assembly (rear). Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
5.Remove manual lever from A/T assembly. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
6.Remove engine lower cover with a power tool. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
7.Remove suspension member stay. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
8.Remove exhaust mounting bracket. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
9.Remove three way catalyst (bank 1). Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
10.Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly. Refer to "Exploded View" 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.
11.Remove starter motor. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
12.Remove rear plate cover. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
13.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.
14.Remove A/T fluid cooler tubes from A/T assembly and engine. Refer to "2WD : Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
15.Plug up openings such as the A/T fluid cooler tube hole.
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 and overflow plug.
17.Remove rear engine mounting member and engine mounting insulator (rear) with a power tool. Refer to "2WD : Exploded View" Exploded View.
18.Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector.
19.Remove harness and brackets.
20.Remove bolts fixing A/T assembly to engine with a power tool.
21.Remove air breather hose. Refer to "2WD : Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.





22.Remove A/T assembly from vehicle.

CAUTION:
- Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
- Secure A/T assembly to a transmission jack.

INSTALLATION

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

CAUTION:















- 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": Refer to "Torque Converter" 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" 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.