Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE LEVEL GAUGE
2. REMOVE FILLER PIPE
Remove the bolt and filler pipe with the O-ring.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Replace the used O-ring with a new one.

3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER, MAP METER AND INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE ASSEMBLY





4. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WITH TWC
a. Disconnect the 3 connectors.
b. Remove the 8 nuts, 2 gaskets and exhaust manifold with the TWC.
Torque: 39 Nm (400 kgf-cm, 29 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Replace the used gaskets with new ones.

5. RAISE VEHICLE

NOTICE: Make sure that the vehicle is securely supported.

6. REMOVE NO. 1 AND NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVERS
7. REMOVE LH FRONT FLOOR CENTER COVER
8. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR FLOOR BOARD
9. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
10. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE FROM RADIATOR
11. REMOVE FRONT AND CENTER EXHAUST PIPES





12. REMOVE SHIFT CONTROL ROD
a. Remove the nut and washer, and disconnect the rod.
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the nut and shift control rod.
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
13. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT
14. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER PIPE





a. Remove the 3 bolts and 3 clamps.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)





b. Loosen the 2 union nuts from the transmission.
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil cooler pipe.

c. Disconnect the 2 oil cooler pipes from the transmission.





15. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNTING BOLT
a. Remove the hole plug.
b. Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt.
c. Hold the crankshaft pulley nut with a wrench and remove the 6 bolts.
Torque: 48 Nm (490 kgf-cm, 35 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.





16. SUPPORT TRANSMISSION WITH JACK





17. REMOVE 4 ENGINE REAR SUPPORT MEMBER SET BOLTS
Torque: 25 Nm (260 kgf-cm, 19 ft. lbs.)





18. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS AND WIRE HARNESS
a. Tilt down the transmission.

NOTICE: Take care so that the cooling fan does not come in contact with the fan shroud.

b. Disconnect the following connectors:
1. O/D direct clutch speed sensor connector
2. Vehicle speed sensor connector
3. Park/neutral position switch connector
4. Solenoid connector
c. Disconnect the wire harness from the clamps on the transmission.





19. REMOVE STARTER
a. Disconnect the connector and wire from the starter.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
Torque: 37 Nm (380 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)





20. REMOVE TRANSMISSION
Remove the 9 bolts, ground cable and transmission.
Torque:
17 mm head: 72 Nm (730 kgf-cm, 53 ft. lbs.)
14 mm head: 37 Nm (380 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Lift the front side of the engine.

INSTALLATION





1. CHECK TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INSTALLATION
Using calipers and a straight edge, measure from the distance from the installed surface of the transmission housing to the installed surface of the torque converter clutch.
Correct distance: More than 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
If the distance is less than the standard, check for an improper installation.
2. INSTALL TRANSMISSION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

HINT: After installation, check and inspect items as follows.
- Adjust the shift lever position.
- Fill ATF and check fluid level.
- Do the road test.
- Fill with engine coolant.