Transmission/Transaxle Replacement
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Part 2 Of 3:
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE HOOD
2. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL
3. REMOVE LH AND RH COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVERS
4. REMOVE LH AND RH WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLIES
5. REMOVE WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
6. REMOVE OUTER FRONT COWL TOP PANEL ASSEMBLY
7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
8. REMOVE BATTERY
9. DISCONNECT 2 SPEED SENSOR CONNECTORS
10. REMOVE 4 WIRE HARNESS MOUNTING BOLTS
11. SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS FROM WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
12. REMOVE STARTER
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 2 starter mounting bolts.
Torque: 39 Nm (400 kgf cm, 29 ft. lbs.)
c. Remove the nut and disconnect the terminal.
d. Remove the starter.
13. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BRACKET
Remove the bolt, nut and exhaust manifold bracket.
Torque: 34 Nm (350 kgf cm, 25 ft. lbs.)
14. REMOVE NO.2 FRONT EXHAUST PIPE AND FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
15. REMOVE TRANSAXLE UPPER SIDE MOUNTING BOLTS
Torque: 66 Nm (670 kgf cm, 48 ft. lbs.)
16. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
17. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
18. REMOVE LH AND RH DRIVE SHAFTS
19. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT
Torque: 20 Nm (200 kgf cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
20. DISCONNECT LH AND RH STABILIZER BAR LINKS
21. SUPPORT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY AS SHOWN
22. REMOVE 2 STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BOLTS
Torque: 181 Nm (1,850 kgf cm, 134 ft. lbs.)
23. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR
24. DISCONNECT SOLENOID CONNECTOR
25. DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLE
a. Remove the nut and disconnect the shift control cable from the lever.
Torque: 15 Nm (150 kgf cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the clip and disconnect the shift control cable from the bracket.
26. DISCONNECT PS PIPE
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the PS pipe from the frame.
Torque: 10 Nm (100 kgf cm, 7 ft. lbs.)
27. REMOVE LEFT SIDE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING NUT
Remove the 2 grommets and nuts.
Torque: 80 Nm (820 kgf cm, 59 ft. lbs.)
28. REMOVE REAR SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING NUT
Remove the 2 grommets and 4 nuts.
Torque: 66 Nm (670 kgf cm, 48 ft. lbs.)
29. REMOVE 2 ENGINE MOUNTING ABSORBER BOLT
Torque: 48 Nm (490 kgf cm, 35 ft. lbs.)
30. REMOVE 3 FRONT SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS
Torque: 80 Nm (820 kgf cm, 59 ft. lbs.)
31. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSE
Loosen the 2 clamps and disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses.
32. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER
Remove the 2 bolts and flywheel housing under cover
Torque: 8 Nm (82 kgf cm, 71 inch lbs.)
33. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNTING BOLT
Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt, remove the bolts with holding the crankshaft pulley bolt 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 green colored bolt and then the 5 other bolts.
34. ATTACH ENGINE SLING DEVICE TO ENGINE HANGERS
a. Install the No.2 engine hanger in the correct direction.
Parts No.:
No.2 engine hanger: 12282-20020
Bolt: 91642-80825
Torque: 19.5 Nm (200 kgf cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
b. Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to any other part.
35. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 8 bolts.
Torque:
19 mm head bolt: 181 Nm (1,850 kgf cm, 134 ft. lbs.)
14 mm head bolt: 32 Nm (330 kgf cm, 24 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the LH and RH rear lower braces and front frame assembly.
36. SUPPORT TRANSAXLE WITH A JACK
37. REMOVE TRANSAXLE 3 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.)
38. REMOVE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Separate the transaxle from engine, and lower the transaxle.
INSTALLATION
1. CHECK TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INSTALLATION
Using calipers and a straight edge, measure the distance between the installed surface and the front surface of the transaxle housing.
Correct distance: More than 12.75 mm (0.5020 inch)
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.