Transmission Removal

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, MAF METER AND INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE ASSEMBLY





4. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WITH TWC
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 ENGINE UNDER COVER
7. REMOVE FRONT AND CENTER EXHAUST PIPE
a. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor.
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 33 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 should not twist. If it is twisted, remove the heated oxygen sensor and reinstall it.

b. Remove the 2 bolts and front floor center brace.
Torque: 7.4 Nm (75 kgf-cm, 65 inch lbs.)





c. Remove the 3 bolts, nuts and 2 gaskets.
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.)

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

d. Remove the 2 bolts and pipe support bracket.
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.)





e. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 gaskets from the tail pipe.
Torque: 44 Nm (450 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.)

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

f. Disconnect the front and center exhaust pipe from the ring and remove it.
8. REMOVE 2 HEAT INSULATORS
a. Remove the 6 bolts and heat insulator.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
b. Remove the 4 bolts and heat insulator.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
9. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT





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





a. 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.





b. Disconnect the 3 set bolts of the clamp.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
c. Disconnect the 2 oil cooler pipes from the transmission.





12. 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.





13. SUPPORT TRANSMISSION WITH JACK





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





15. 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 the transmission.





16. 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.)





17. REMOVE TRANSMISSION
Remove the 9 bolts 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.