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. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
7.Disconnect heated oxygen sensor 2 connectors (bank 1 and bank 2). Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
8.Remove exhaust front tube (RH and LH) and main muffler. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
9.Separate propeller shaft assembly. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
NOTE:
Cap or plug opening to prevent fluid from spilling.
10.Remove front under cover with a power tool. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
11.Remove protector A and B. Refer to "FRONT TUBE ASSEMBLY : Exploded View" Exploded View.
12.Remove front suspension rear cross member.
13.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.
14.Remove rear plate cover. Refer to "Exploded View" 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. Refer to "Exploded View" 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. Refer to "2WD : Exploded View" Exploded View.
22.Remove manual lever from A/T assembly. Refer to "Exploded View" 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": 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.