Transmission Removal

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE LEVEL GAUGE
2. RAISE VEHICLE

NOTICE: Make sure that the vehicle is securely supported.

3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
4. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION PROTECTOR
5. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE





a. Disconnect the 2 heated oxygen sensors.
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
^ Before installing the heated oxygen sensor, twist the sensor wire counterclockwise 3 and 1/2 turns.
^ After installing the heated oxygen sensor wire is not twisted. If it is twisted, remove the heated oxygen sensor and reinstall it.

b. Remove the 4 bolts, nuts and 2 gaskets from the LH and RH front TWC (unleaded gasoline) or 2 sub-mufflers (leaded gasoline).
Torque: 43 Nm (440 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.

Replace the used nuts and gaskets with new ones.
c. Remove the 2 bolts and support bracket.
Torque: 43 Nm (440 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)





d. Remove the 4 bolts and center floor cross member brace.
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
e. Remove the exhaust pipe.





6. REMOVE LH AND RH FRONT TWC
Remove the 6 nuts, 2 gaskets, LH and RH front TWC.
Torque: 62 Nm (630 kgf-cm, 46 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.

Replace the used nuts and gaskets with new ones.





7. REMOVE ENGINE REAR MOUNTING MEMBER BRACKET PLATE
Remove the 3 bolts and bracket plate.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
8. REMOVE 2 BOLTS AND FILLER PIPE

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.

Replace the used O-ring with a new one.





9. REMOVE HEAT INSULATOR
Remove the 4 bolts and heat insulator.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)





10. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR
Remove the 2 bolts and propeller shaft heat insulator.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
11. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT





12. REMOVE SHIFT CONTROL ROD
Remove the nut and disconnect the rod.
Torque: 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
13. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER PIPE





a. Loosen the 2 union nuts from the transmission
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: Be careful no to damage the oil cooler pipe.





b. Disconnect the 3 set bolts of the clamp.
Torque: 4.9 Nm (50 kgf-cm, 43 inch lbs.)
c. Disconnect the 2 oil cooler pipes from the transmission.
14. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNTING BOLT





a. Remove the 2 bolts and flywheel housing under cover.
Torque: 18 Nm (185 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.)





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.





15. SUPPORT TRANSMISSION WITH JACK





16. REMOVE ENGINE REAR MOUNTING 4 SET BOLTS
Torque: 26 Nm (270 kgf-cm, 20 ft. lbs.)





17. 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 clamp on transmission.
18. REMOVE TRANSMISSION





Remove the 10 bolts and transmission.
Torque:
14 mm head bolt: 37 Nm (380 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
17 mm head bolt: 72 Nm (730 kgf-cm, 53 ft. lbs.)





HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.

Lift the engine front side.