Removal

U660E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

NOTICE:
* When the automatic transaxle is replaced, the transaxle compensation code must be input into the TCM Registration.
* When the TCM is replaced, the existing transaxle compensation codes must be input into a new TCM Registration.
* If the following parts have been replaced, initialize the TCM and perform a road test to allow the TCM to learn Initialization.
* Valve body assembly
* Shift solenoid SL3
* Shift solenoid SL4
* If the following parts have been replaced, perform a road test to allow the TCM to learn Initialization.
* Shift solenoid SL1
* Shift solenoid SL2
* If the TCM or transaxle has been replaced, register the transaxle compensation code in the TCM Registration.
* Perform RESET MEMORY (AT initialization) when replacing the automatic transaxle assembly, engine assembly or ECM Initialization.

1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

HINT
Service Precautions

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

4. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

6. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

8. DRAIN ENGINE OIL

9. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT Testing and Inspection

10. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

(a) Remove the refill plug and gasket.

(b) Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the overflow plug and gasket.

(d) Drain the automatic transaxle fluid.

(e) Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, install the No. 1 transmission oil filler tube.

Torque : 1.7 Nm (17 kgf-cm, 15 in-lbf)

(f) Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, install the overflow plug with a new gasket.

Torque : 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft-lbf)

(g) Install the refill plug with a new gasket.

Torque : 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf)

11. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal

12. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH Removal

13. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH Removal

14. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

15. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT Removal

16. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET ASSEMBLY Removal

17. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

18. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

19. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET Removal

20. REMOVE BATTERY Removal

21. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

22. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH Removal

23. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

24. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL VAPOR FEED HOSE Removal

25. DISCONNECT CHECK VALVE TO BRAKE BOOSTER HOSE Removal

26. REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE INLET Removal

27. REMOVE RADIATOR HOSE OUTLET Removal

28. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE Removal

29. DISCONNECT NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE Removal

30. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE INLET Removal

31. DISCONNECT HEATER WATER HOSE OUTLET Removal

32. REMOVE ECM Removal

33. REMOVE RELAY BLOCK COVER UPPER

34. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE Removal

35. SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.

36. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR

(a) Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.

37. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY Removal

38. SEPARATE FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

39. DISCONNECT OIL RESERVOIR TO PUMP HOSE Removal

40. DISCONNECT RETURN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

41. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE NO. 1 SUPPORT BRACKET Removal

42. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY FRONT Removal

43. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH Removal

44. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

45. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH Removal

46. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

47. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH Removal

48. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

49. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH Removal

50. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

51. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM LH Removal

52. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

53. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

54. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

55. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET Removal

56. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SETTING BOLT

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and flywheel housing under cover.

(b) Turn the crankshaft to gain access and remove the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a wrench.

57. DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Removal

58. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY Removal

59. SEPARATE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY Removal

60. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE Removal

61. REMOVE VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY Removal

62. INSTALL ENGINE HANGER Removal

63. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY Removal

64. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

65. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH Removal

66. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE

67. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY Removal

68. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and breather bracket from the camshaft housing sub-assembly LH.

(b) Remove the breather hose from the breather bracket.

(c) Remove the 11 bolts.

(d) Separate and remove the automatic transaxle.

69. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the transaxle housing and torque converter clutch assembly.

(b) Remove the torque converter clutch assembly from the automatic transaxle assembly.

70. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING FRONT BRACKET

(a) Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting front bracket.

71. REMOVE TCM

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and TCM from the transaxle.

72. REMOVE SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and hole cover from the transaxle case.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the hole cover.

73. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 4 clamp brackets.

74. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE BRACKET

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 transmission control cable bracket.

75. SEPARATE NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE

(a) Separate the No. 1 oil cooler outlet hose.

76. SEPARATE NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE

(a) Separate the No. 1 oil cooler inlet hose.