Replacement

NOTES:
- The oil pan could contain small chips, shavings, and other particles helpful in checking the condition of the transaxle and diagnosing certain problems.

- To ensure that all foreign particles stay in the oil pan, make sure that the transaxle is never tipped completely over while the oil pan is still installed.

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REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle on a vehicle hoist.
3. Drain the ATF into a container.
4. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
5. After removal, remove the oil pan to check the condition of the transaxle.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
7. Fill the transaxle with the specified ATF after installation.
8. Check for leakage of ATF from all connecting points.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
10. Check the operation of the transaxle range switch, as follows:





Inspection Of Operation
a. Verify that the starter operates only with the ignition switch at the START position and the selector lever in park/neutral position.
b. Verify that the back-up lights illuminate when shifted to R position with the ignition switch in the ON position.
c. Check the transaxle range switch, if not as specified.








Inspection Of Continuity
a. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
b. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
c. Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector.
d. Check for continuity at the transaxle range switch.
e. If not as specified, replace or adjust the transaxle range switch.
f. Connect the transaxle range switch connector.
g. Install the air cleaner assembly.
h. Connect the negative battery cable.

11. Check the operation of the selector lever, as follows:
a. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine off).





b. With the brake pedal depressed, verify that there is a "click" at each range when shifted in the pattern shown.
c. Verify that the selector lever can only be shifted as shown.
d. Verify that there is a "click" at each position when shifted from parks range.
e. Verify that the positions of the selector lever and the indicator are aligned.
f. If not as specified, adjust the indicator panel.





g. Verify that the vehicle operates in each selected range.
h. If not as specified, adjust the transaxle range switch.





12. Carry out the mechanical system test. Testing and Inspection
13. Carry out the road test. Testing and Inspection

Removal Notes:





Drive Shaft (right Side) (29)
1. Remove the upper link (right side). Refer to Steering and Suspension.
2. Separate the right side drive shaft from the joint shaft by using a brass bar and a hammer.





No.4 Engine Mount (39)
1. Support the engine by using the Special Service Tool (SST) before removing the No.4 engine mount.





2. Loosen the No.3 engine mount bolt as shown.
3. Remove the No.4 engine mount.





Torque Converter Bolts (44)
Hold the drive plate and remove the torque converter bolts.





Transaxle (48)
1. Loosen the SST (engine support) and lean the engine toward the transaxle.
2. Support the transaxle on a jack.





3. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.
4. Remove the transaxle.

Installation Notes:





Transaxle (48)
1. Set the transaxle on a jack and lift it into place.





2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts and tighten to 68 - 99 Nm (50 - 73 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the torque converter nuts and tighten to 38 - 51 Nm (28 - 38 ft. lbs.).





4. Install the No. 4 engine mount bracket and tighten to 67 - 93 Nm (50 - 68 ft. lbs.).





Engine Mounting Member (46)
1. Install the engine mounting member and No. 2 engine mount, making sure that the No. 2 engine mount stud bolt passes through the No. 2 engine mount bracket installation hole.
2. Install bolts A as shown to 67 - 93 Nm (50 - 68 ft. lbs.).
3. Tighten nut B to 75 - 104 Nm (55 - 77 ft. lbs.).





4. Tighten the No.3 engine mount bolt to 75 - 104 Nm (55 - 77 ft. lbs.).





No.1 Engine Mount Bolts (45)

CAUTION: Align the transaxle bolt holes and the engine mount exactly. Any misalignment can result in the bolt and bolt holes becoming damaged or stripped during installation.

1. Use the SST (engine support) to make sure the transaxle bolt holes and No.1 engine mount are aligned.
2. Tighten the bolts to 75 - 104 Nm (55 - 77 ft. lbs.).





No.4 Engine Mount (39)
1. Install the No.4 engine mount onto the vehicle. Tighten to 44 - 60 Nm (32 - 44 ft. lbs.).





2. Use the jack to make sure the No.4 engine mount bolt holes and No.4 engine mount bracket are aligned.
3. Tighten the bolts to 67 - 93 Nm (50 - 68 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the SST (engine support).





Selector Rod (37)
1. Shift the selector lever to the P position.
2. Move the manual shaft to the P position.





3. Install the selector rod and tighten the nut as shown to 16 - 22 Nm (12 - 16 ft. lbs.).





Drive Shaft (Right Side) (29)
1. Remove the SST from the transaxle case.
2. Verify that there is no damage to the oil seal.

CAUTION: The sharp edges of the drive shaft snap ring can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when installing the drive shaft to the transaxle.





3. Install the clip with the gap facing upward. Refer to Steering and Suspension.
4. Apply ATF to the oil seal lip, and install the drive shaft.





5. Verify that the drive shaft is correctly seated by pulling on the shaft. It must not slide out.