Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE TRANSAXLE WITH ENGINE [1][2]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 the 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 block 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 from 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.