Transmission/Transaxle Replacement
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE TRANSAXLE WITH ENGINE
2. REMOVE STARTER
a. Disconnect the starter wire and connector from the starter.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
Torque: 39 Nm (400 kgf cm, 29 ft. lbs.)
3. REMOVE LH EXHAUST MANIFOLD STAY
Remove the bolt, nut and stay.
Torque:
Bolt: 20 Nm (200 kgf cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
Nut: 8 Nm (82 kgf cm, 71 inch lbs.)
4. REMOVE RH EXHAUST MANIFOLD STAY
Remove the bolt, nut and stay.
Torque: 34 Nm (350 kgf cm, 25 ft. lbs.)
5. REMOVE RH STIFFENER PLATE
Remove the 5 bolts and RH stiffener plate.
Torque: 37 Nm (380 kgf cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
6. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
Remove the 2 bolts and flywheel housing under cover.
Torque: 8 Nm (82 kgf cm, 71 inch lbs.)
7. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNTING BOLT
Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt, remove holding the crankshaft pulley nut with a wrench.
Torque: 41 Nm (420 kgf cm, 30 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. First install black colored bolt and then the 5 other bolts.
8. REMOVE 3 TRANSAXLE LOWER SIDE MOUNTING BOLTS
Torque:
A bolt: 48 Nm (490 kgf cm, 35 ft. lbs.)
B bolt: 37 Nm (380 kgf cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
9. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR, WIRE HARNESS AND GROUND CABLE FROM TRANSAXLE
a. Remove the bolt and disconnect the ground cable fray the transaxle.
b. Disconnect the following connector from the transaxle.
^ Park/neutral position switch connector
^ Solenoid wire connector
^ Input turbine speed sensor connector
^ Counter gear speed sensor connector
c. Disconnect the wire harness from the wire harness clamp.
10. REMOVE 5 TRANSAXLE UPPER SIDE MOUNTING BOLTS AND DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE
Torque: 66 Nm (670 kgf cm, 48 ft. lbs.)
11. REMOVE TRANSAXLE
INSTALLATION
1. CHECK TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INSTALLATION
Using scale and a straight edge, measure the distance between the installed surface and the front surface of the transaxle housing.
Correct distance: 12.75 mm (0.5020 inch) or more
2. TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
HINT:
^ After installation, adjust the shift control cable and park/neutral position switch.
^ Fill ATF and check the fluid level.
^ Perform the test drive of the vehicle.